SAGE 2023 - Demo SAL (SAGE 23' DEMO)

SAL is a fantastic demo and a fitting homage to one of the greatest arcade games of all time! The game play, for the most part, is true to the source of its inspiration. However, the game is not afraid to deviate and go off the beaten path in some matters of the game play, and in my humble opinion it does this to great success!
The visuals, much like the game play took their cues from MB, however it just didn't restrict it self to that game, but in one area, I felt reminded me of the throne room in SMB 3.
They music is very fitting and enjoyable for such a game. But I have to ask, was the music in the bonus stage inspired by the Subboss music in Sonic 3? Regardless, the bonus stage's music is my favorite!
Coming into SAGE SAL was one of the games I was REALLY excited to try and it was for good reason. SAL may not by the longest demo at SAGE, but the quality definitely makes it one of the best.
I look forward to revisiting this demo after SAGE and to seeing what the future has in store for this project!

Short demo that sets the groundwork for a good arcade-inspired romp! The opening cutscenes were very charming and the spritework is awesome. The only thing that I would bring up is that moving on ladders is a little finicky since you can still move left and right on them, but that might just be a me thing.

All in all, very interested to see where this goes!