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Geometry Dash, the rhythm-based game known for consistently delivering one of the best rhythm gaming experiences, is back with an update we’ve eagerly awaited for a long time. This update serves as a revival of this experience, offering an opportunity to dive even deeper into this immersive experience.
With the launch of update 2.2, featuring a multitude of new additions, significant game-changing elements have been introduced. This update aims to make the game more expansive. With a lot of new features in place, we are here to guide you through exploring these noteworthy changes and additions worth your attention.
New Swing Mode
The modes in the game are regarded asdistinct types of gameplay physics and mechanics, enabling you to switch between them to create diversity.With existing modes like cube, ship, and others,this update introduces a new game mode called Swing Mode, bringing the total to eight different game modes.
We can describe theSwing mode as a ship that utilizes its jet enginesto change direction between the top and down,functioning as a gravity reverser with each tap. When you tap and the lower jet engine engages, you move upward, and vice versa.
It’s recommended totry Swing mode in the level editorwithout any obstacles first, tobetter understand the gameplay mechanics.
New Platformer Game Type
The game type has always been the classic game type,featuring auto-scrolling where you tap to avoid obstacles, and while this characteristic defines the challenging nature of the game, the decision to add a new game type is excellent to add more diversity. Even though the game will keep the same classic structure in this new type,the platformer game typeintroduces the feature offree movement.
You’ll also have the choice to move forward or step back, and additionally, it hascheckpointsthat are added as a new feature youcan use in platformer levels.
If you want to create a level using the platformer game type, you can select it in the level settingsofthe level editor.
We also havea new option for blocks called IceBlock. This optionmakes blocks slippery, causing the player to slide further, and the controls become more challenging in Platformer levels.
New Levels
If you wish to explore the new official levels brought by this update, you’ll find yourself facingfive new levels, withfour of them categorized under “The Tower.“These levels are designed for the platformer game type, introducing the platformer gameplay style.
The levels include"The Tower,” “The Sewers,” “The Cellar,” and “The Secret Hollow”, and you can access them from the Tower in the main levels menu.
The fifth level we have is"Dash,“which utilizes the classic game type.It serves as anexploration of the new features, including the Swing mode.
New Shops
The new update comes with new shops, which means new items are available for purchase, and we can say that we now have two additions:the Mechanicand the Diamond Shop. You can reach them in the Treasure Room.
With the introduction of the two new shops, there are two notable additions:the Music Unlockerand the Music Customizer.The Music Unlockerallows the use of Normal Mode music in Practice Mode, available for purchase from the Diamond Shop.
On the other hand,the Music Customizerpermits players to change the menu and practice music to any songdownloaded from Newgrounds or the Music Library, and it is a purchasable item in the Mechanic Shop.
you’re able to’t access the new shops until you spend Diamonds after talking to the Diamond Shopkeeper and Mechanic Shopkeeper.
New Gauntlets
The Lost Gauntletis a feature that provides you with five levels in each Gauntlet, with a gradual increase in difficulty. While we had 15 gauntlets, now we have five new ones:“World Gauntlet,” “Galaxy Gauntlet,” “Universe Gauntlet,” “Discord Gauntlet,” and “Split Gauntlet.”
Other Features
While the vault secrets were previously available, we now have additionalnew vault codesto use in the Vault of Secret, Vault, and the Chamber of Time.
New buttons have been added, including one for the"Versus"mode, which functions as a multiplayer mode, a button for"The Map,“which provides content like GD World, and a button for"Event"Levels. Although these buttons are present,they won’t be accessible until the 2.21 update, as they have been postponed.
While stars were previously the reward for completing classic levels, we now havenew collectibles called “Moons,“which now serve asthe mainreward for completing Platformer levels.
Now we have a Lists button that allows you to earn Diamondsby completing a specific number of levels in each list. Each list will be a collection of levelscurated by moderators, and additionally,you have the option to create your own lists and share them.
Also, the updateintroduces additional chests andnew types of chests, making your keys more useful by offering additional rewards. Additionally,there are now over 400 additional iconsavailable for use.
New Level Editor Features
The Level Editor is an essential feature in this game, providing a wealth of content from player to player. Withnew features in the level editor, it enhances and expandsthe game even further.
We now have anew purple double-arrow orb and purple pad,working as gravity reversersto teleport you either above or below, depending on the way the orb or pad faces. Additionally, there is anew green portalthat reversesyour current gravity.
There is a new option for blocks called"Passable” that allows you to jump through solid objects, and you can land on them from the top.
While the triggers function as an additional layer, providing you with the ability to customize level elements even more, there are nowmore than 80 new triggers available. Among the most important of them are:
We have a newKeyframe systemthat allows you toanimate groups and customize the animation of objectsmore flexibly. Now, you have a wide range of customization options, enabling more animated elements in your levels.
While the game already has a lot of blocks that give us the ability to customize any level, you now havenew arts and blocks that allow for even more customization, including pixel art.
Now,there is a new Particle editor that allows for advanced particle effects with increased flexibility and freedom in customization, offering more options. Additionally, over 40 new fonts and backgrounds provide us with more choices for backgrounds and grounds,allowing you to create unlimited content, especially when combined with other visual effect options.
