Pit Parade

This game was made in just under 4 days, for Jamsepticeye!

Pit Parade is designed to be a short, but difficult, open-world Metroidvania-style platformer challenge. There are no enemies, and the exit door sits fully accessible, but just out of reach.

The theme of the jam is "Death is an Opportunity," and in this game, death is your only opportunity for self-improvement. Collect upgrades, then throw yourself into the closest pit and change your load-out to overcome new challenges.

If you are new to challenging platformers, some of the challenges in this game may not be immediately obvious. If you're not, these challenges may seem trivial. If you are stuck with no idea how to proceed, please the following walkthrough (challenge spoilers).

Controls

Move Left/Right	A, D | Arrows | Gamepad D-pad Left/Right
A Button (Jump)	L | Space | Gamepad Top/Bottom Buttons
B Button (Dash)	K | Shift | Gamepad Right/Left Buttons
Start Button (Close Menus)	Enter | Esc | Gamepad Start Button

Note: You do not start with the ability to dash, the button works fine :)

Credits

• 1-Bit Platformer Pack by Kenny (tileset and characters)
• Monogram by datagoblin (font)
• 8-Bit Action Music Pack by Maskedsound (music)
• Classic Arcade Sound Effects by YourPalRob (sfx)
• Raven Fantasy Icons by Clockwork Raven (upgrade icons)
• Everything else, made by myself