Walking and Jumping

In this set of examples we'll look at the components of platformer-style movement. Please select an example below.

Walking and Jumping

Basic walking

Here, the movement is very simple: the player is either stopped or moving at full speed. It works but it doesn't feel very good.

With acceleration

The player now gradually accelerates from zero to top speed while a key is pressed.

With drag

The player now has a DRAG component. DRAG works by applying a velocity in the opposite direction of the player movement whenever the player is not accelerating.

Jumping

Jumping is a combination of two things: an upward velocity and gravity

Double Jump

Jump again while in the air!

Variable jump height

You can control the height of the jump by how long you hold down the jump button.