Steam World Dig isn't quite a good point of comparison. Steam World Dig is closer to a 2d Minecraft with a story structure. Spelunky is more straight platformer.
I guess this is Derek's challenge. I'd like to think he wouldn't have announced a sequel if he didn't think it possible.
Honestly, after reading his book, I'm pretty confident he wouldn't have done this if he didn't have some good ideas for it.
The dilemma when you want it to come out for Switch but you don't want to pay for a new Switch after you hurl it out the window following a tense confrontation with whatever eggplant Mayan monstrosity comprises the final boss.
Reminds me, I need a Pro controller if this does come to Switch. Spelunky without a proper d pad doesn't bear thinking about...
Considering his approach to game design, I'm not that worried. He wouldn't be making a sequel if he didn't feel there were substantial improvements and changes and new ideas to be done. Have you read his book about making Spelunky?
Progress in a (good) roguelike and especially in Spelunky is in your skill level and understanding of mechanics and systems, rather than through levels. It's not just beating your head against a wall and loosing progress; each run is a learning process that unfurls and reveals more of the possibilities and strategies for you to understand and use
Wasn't Vita among the first console platforms the original released with? I would have thought we'd know about it straight away if it was coming.
Yeah it was part of a series with Jonathan Blow and the guy behind Frog Fractions (name escapes me, sorry), about the art of secrets in games. Probably my favorite Danny has done so far.
