How do I make a platform shooter that uses the mouse

Hello I am new to Construct 2 and as I am learning how to make a game, there are a few things I am missing. I am trying to make a game that functions like Contra but instead uses mouse movement for aiming and is a bow and arrow instead of a gun. I would also like to know how to make the character's sprite move with the bow as he is aiming to make it look natural.

This should get you started:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ygidyzwdtnt4t ... .capx?dl=0

This should get you started:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ygidyzwdtnt4t ... .capx?dl=0

ok yea this kind of what I am trying to do, I can work with this. But when i run layout the fps is around 3 ... How can i fix this?

Have no idea.. It's all good on my side.

Try running the game in debug mode (Ctrl-F4), maybe you could see anything there.

Also, I made a new version of this game for another post. Now featuring weapon shops!

https://www.dropbox.com/s/xo1u70v2zpgu6 ... .capx?dl=0

Have no idea.. It's all good on my side.

Try running the game in debug mode (Ctrl-F4), maybe you could see anything there.

Also, I made a new version of this game for another post. Now featuring weapon shops!

https://www.dropbox.com/s/qma5ppbyh8zcg ... .capx?dl=0

Ahh ok i will check it again in a bit, i would like to know how to make the bow move around with the mouse but also have the character's arms holding it wherever you aim

My example is of course very crude. If you want a more natural movement, you should definitely do more than just rotate the bow sprite.

Maybe create separate sprites for arms/torso and allow them to move to a certain angle. Or add different animations for your character. Or combine both methods.

My example is of course very crude. If you want a more natural movement, you should definitely do more than just rotate the bow sprite.

Maybe create separate sprites for arms/torso and allow them to move to a certain angle. Or add different animations for your character. Or combine both methods.

Yea, I am still a noob to this lol if you can point me to videos where I can learn to do those things it will be appreciated.

btw I ran the layout on my laptop and it ran better, just my computer i guess lol

Have you seen the Tutorials section?

https://www.scirra.com/tutorials/top/pa ... de=compact

There are literally hundreds of tutorials, I'm sure you can find something relevant.

Even if you don't know how to make the movement look natural, you can leave it as it is for now and start working on other parts of your game. Return to this problem when you become more experienced with C2.

Daplayazclub

Here's an example I made a while back that has full body movement:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/c35i4hamv9xnz ... .capx?dl=0

And here's a latest playable version:

http://bats.bitballoon.com/