Hi! Welcome to the second Feature Breakdown! This time we're going to look at Special Abilities, where to get them and how they work!
Before we get to them we need to explain one more thing, the SPARK.
What is SPARK?
Basically, it is a form of energy or life force found in all living things. In the world of BrightSeeker it's being harvested and used to power all the machines as well. (Can't say more, so I don't spoil anything :D)
From the gameplay perspective, the SPARK is used for summoning a protective shield (see Blocking from FB #01) and for activating Special Abilities (I'll get to those in a sec).
Using shield is depleting SPARK
You can activate Special Abilities if you have enough SPARK (the icon turns yellow)
SPARK can be refilled by killing enemies and/or breaking boxes and other objects in the world.
Killing enemy refills some SPARK
One more way to get SPARK is by deflecting enemy projectiles with your shield. However, killing enemies will refill much more than anything else.
Deflecting projectiles with shield refills some SPARK
Special Abilities (or SA)
SAs are powerful attacks which you will acquire after defeating bosses (more about them in the future).
Using SA depletes SPARK
For example "Shade Fire" will be unlocked after you defeat the first boss and interact with a special station located at the exit from the boss arena.
Unlocking new SA
When you unlock new SA you will enter a "Golden" area where you can try it out with unlimited SPARK. In any other location you will need to refill your SPARK before you can activate Special Abilities.
SPARK is automatically restored in the "Golden" area
While SA is active your other attacks will be locked. You will still be able to teleport.
After you unlock more SAs you will be able to switch between them easily with one button, even during fights. This will allow you to combine them with other attacks and SAs.
Using SA "Shade Fire" in combat
I won't show you any other SA, so I don't spoil them for you. You'll just have to play the game and acquire them yourself :)
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That will be all for this Breakdown. If you have any questions be sure to leave a comment or come and ask me on the Discord :)
Stay tuned for the next one and have a happy New Year!