Demo released

Karma: The Game is a retro-styled platformer where moral choices guide your progression through six lifetimes. This demo represents just one of those lifetimes. 

I'm calling this a demo but it's more of a beta-test. I'm looking forward to getting feedback, criticism, new ideas etc. I'm planning on releasing this game in chapters. This is actually the second chapter (level) of the game. My plan is to take the feedback I receive and work on the first part of the game. Then eventually re-release this chapter as a final version. 

I'm really looking forward to what everyone thinks about it. I'm going to take all feedback very seriously. One thing I'm interested in is how long it takes people to run through the level the first time. 

I've been working on this for over 4 months. Hope you enjoy it!

http://robitstudios.com/karma/karma_the_game_demo_v1.0.zip

Trailer

The demo should be released soon. In the meantime here's a quick trailer of the game in motion:

A greenhouse

Level 2 (which is actually the only level I've worked on so far) is coming along amazingly well. I have all the puzzles worked out and coded. The only thing left is some tweaking and the boss room. There are now 4 global (meaning they can be taken anywhere) items in the level. There are also a number local items which can't be taken out of the room they're found in. Some items are just used as a "fetch this item" type quest, but a couple have an action associated with them which will help you solve the puzzles throughout the level. 

I figured out how to make some professional looking shading and lighting effects. You can see the difference in the two screen shots below. This has opened up a lot of new possibilities for the game's graphics. 

Before alpha channel

After alpha channel

BTW, the flowers in these screen shots are from RPG Maker XP and are placeholders. Does anyone want to help me come up with some originals? Message me and I'll definitly give, in-game credit to anyone who helps.