Play it here https://turbowarp.org/1064940491 arrow keys to move z to run x to jump (if you hold it kirby readies himself to jump) space to inhale and spit out stars W A S D to move camera down + x to slide down when full to swallow Demo 3 is the last engine demo before the game of course, the game will have a few more features like cutscenes but for the most part it'll be this engine.
...After all third time's the charm! Major inspiration from project melody by @CodeKirby: https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/1009763228/ update log demo 2 now has hp, enemies, inhaling and stars. there is a secret level that is accessed by typing its name after pressing I. demo 3 removes the debug features and adds sliding, swallowing, a boss a title screen, doors, losing, an updated suck hitbox, a star pellet counter and a mouse position variable for debugging.(also kirby now has red cheeks like he's supposed to) object code from https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/601239856/ boss music from chirpy reverie: https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/555193155/ (music)