Moving on ice

Spelunky: bright blue ice covers the floor and overhead platforms; the explorer is above the lower platform.An extended icy surfaceThe same ice material marks upper platforms
SpelunkyIce platforms in the cavern
  1. An extended icy surface
  2. The same ice material marks upper platforms
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A slippery surface changes grip and braking. The player must stop earlier and account for momentum near platform edges.

Design tips

  • Introduce the changed grip on a section without a lethal edge.
  • Keep braking feedback readable.

Examples