Idle and Running platform character

[Pixelnick]

Could I get some feedback on the animation here? I haven't gone in and perfected every pixel, but if you could feedback on the overall movement and shapes that would be great.

The run feels disappointingly meaningless to me.

Thanks!

[ArzNova]

Hi, Pixelnick. The internet is a small place, right? 

Maybe adding a little bit more dynamic movement to things that might move around, like his hair or hood, might help. The animation reads perfectly well, though.

Here's a really crappy version of what I mean:

Old:
New:

It's a suuuper tiny effect, but maybe that's what you're looking for? As I said, that's my super crappy version (I made his head bounce by stretching his face) but maybe it reads well enough.

[Pixelnick]

A man of many talents!

Those changes are subtle but make all the difference, thanks. I'll definitely have a go at working those in. I've also got to tidy the legs as they are very out of shape, something I find difficult.

[Pixelnick]

Updated, with ArzNova's tips

[Pixelnick]

Opening a chest and holding item in his right hand.



(In hindsight, his legs need to spin around properly after climbing out of the chest)

[MAVW]

Looks like the chest animation has more frames than it really need at the end, or at least used in a better way. The core is really nice, this movement with the legs really fits the chibi look, it's just the end that's really choppy.

[Pixelnick]

Thanks, MAVW. I attempted to make the end less choppy. How does it look now?

[Pixelnick]

Here is a GIF of the animation in context. I'm eagerly awaiting critical feedback but any comments would be great!

[PypeBros]

The lightning effect is quite well rendered. Is it working with a limited palette ?
I believe however that it would be easier to judge / comment / edit the art if you show the scene with minimal lightning and camera scrolling, though.

[Pixelnick]

Thanks, I limit the colour on sprites but render them with full colour lighting. It gives a funky mix of old and new.

Here is the animation on it's own.