Welcome to MythTag - Alpha Preview! 🏃⚡

MythTag is a competitive chase-tag arena where two myth-inspired kids sprint, vault, and outsmart each other across a playground built for high-stakes tag. Version 0.3.0 brings myth transformations, new runners, smarter bots,  and balance changes to make the game more fast and dynamic.

Controls

What's included in version 0.3.0 🎒

- 4 playable characters:

  - Egyptian Girl — agile runner training to unlock Bastet’s feline instincts. 🐈

  - Irish Boy — creative chaser aiming to harness a Leprechaun’s clever footwork. 🍀

  - Argentinian Boy — explosive sprinter with El Lobizón’s howl waiting in the wings. 🐺

  - Korean Girl — crafty evader channeling a Gumiho’s will-o-wisp tricks. 🦊

- 1 arena with 13 layout variations:

  - Children's Playground - rotate through 13 handcrafted obstacle patterns that shift the pacing every round. 🛝

- 7 match-shifting items (including myth powers):

  - Gum Ball - drop a sticky distraction to force your rival off their line. 🍬

  - Speed Boots - burst forward to close the gap or escape a bad read. 🥾

  - Spring Boots - chain jumps and rebound over playground hazards. 🪂

  - Energy Ball - infinite stamina for a clutch chase or getaway. 🔋

  - Lucky Coins (Leprechaun) — mini coin field that can "buy" you some time. 🍀

- Invisibility's Veil (Bastet) -  hide from your foes like a cat mystical cat. 🐈  

  - Howl Shockwave (El Lobizón) — stun + slow pulse with beefed-up feedback and range. 🐺

  - Will-o-Wisp Clone (Gumiho) — smoke-in decoy that can stun, flip, and mislead chasers. 🧿

- 1 game mode:

  - Pro Chase - 1v1 race to 8 points. You have 20 seconds to land the tag; roles swap each round so both players face the chase and the escape. ⏱

- Play alone or with a friend:

  - Play with a Bot  to improve your skill and test the game or grab a friend to be the king of Tag!

How to play 🎮

- Designed for local multiplayer with two players on controllers or shared keyboards

- Built for short, hype sessions: perfect for feedback nights and tournament-style rematches. 🎉

Roadmap highlights (for the final demo) 🔮

- Two additional playable characters inspired by myths from around the globe. 🌍

- Two brand new arenas packed with traversal twists and interactive set pieces. 🏗

- Expanded item roster that push movement and mind games. 🧠

- New game modes beyond Pro Chase, including team and party-oriented formats. 🕹

Stay in the loop 📣

Follow the MythTag devlogs here on itch.io and keep up with development on Instagram, X, and YouTube. Share your match stories and make sure we hear your feedback: every tag helps shape the future of MythTag. 💬