How do I make sprites burst out in random directions?

Hi there,

I'm making a top-down RPG and can't seem to find a nice way to make pickups burst out of objects in random directions nicely. Searched all over and can't find the answer. I saw some suggestions were to use physics but that doesn't really work on a top-down game.

I have a rough working version using the bullet behavior:

But it doesn't really look and feel very organic.

Any suggestions greatly appreciated!

Do you have an example of what you want it to look like? There are many ways to create a "bursting" type visual effect.

Thanks calminthenight, appreciate the help!

Got a pretty convincing burst effect going based off of your example.