This counts as two posts

Making a game. I'll have more details later, but for now, here's a look at the sprites


This walking segment here (click to play) takes a lot of notes from the animation to the game Shantae. Nothing is traced over or directly ripped, mind you, but considering how well I usually do on walking cycles I learned a great deal.
And I do know the benefits of taking reference from real life, But in this case those references were not helping.

Shantae also caught my attention because she has a similar playful attitude to Magic 8 Ball Girl. However, when it comes to responsibility and Conscience, Magic 8 Ball Girl probably has more and common with Sam and Max.