Mad Meddlers Prototype

Devlog

• Mad Meddlers version 15.6 released! CPU players added.
  January 20, 2026 by adfxgames

  Computer players have been added to the versus mode of the game! The AI has been updated for them to target players based on attributes such as health and distance. The game struggles to run computer... Continue reading
• Mad Meddlers version 15.5.1 released! Fixed bugs with instant knockdown and random knockdown.
  January 05, 2026 by adfxgames

  I fixed bugs with random knockdown and instant knockdown. All players are now launched in the air first and have a required time to spend in the air before falling on the ground. Aerial attacks will l... Continue reading
• Mad Meddlers version 15.5.0 released! Combos more likely. More simplified guard.
  December 29, 2025 by adfxgames

  I realized late that the hitstun and knockback balance that I had did not allow for combos. I was inspired by Super Smash Bros. 64 relatively high hitstun making it close to a combo-heavy punish-focus... Continue reading
• Mad Meddlers version 15.4.1 released! Improved opponent AI in training mode.
  December 21, 2025 by adfxgames

  I made a new system for generating behavior for the opponent. The opponent AI now has customized behavior based on their archetype and this behavior set in a data file for easy editing. For example, t... Continue reading
• Mad Meddlers version 15.4 released! New grappler attack move added, bug fixed with attack movement.
  December 08, 2025 by adfxgames

  Major change added! A special grappler move mechanic was added to the game. Sun Man has a special grappler move that grabs an opponent, spins him around, moves him to another side of the stage, and fi... Continue reading
• Fixed .exe not running
  December 05, 2025 by adfxgames

  I forgot to add 2x .dll library files that the game uses. fmt and spdlog. The windows release should work now... Continue reading
• Mad Meddlers version 15.3.2 released! Bug fixes. Dash attack removed. Charge attack improved.
  November 29, 2025 by adfxgames

  I fixed some bugs with attack and movement. Dash attack was removed because it caused many problems and did not serve much purpose to the overall design and experience of the game. Charge attack is mu... Continue reading
• Mad Meddlers version 15.3.1 released! Better Stages, lock-on colors, shadows for props.
  November 19, 2025 by adfxgames

  This is a small version update. Stages have been changed. The platforms are much more interesting now that they serve a purpose of helping players escape the chaos at the center and/or help players la... Continue reading
• Mad Meddlers version 15.3 released! Lighting and shadows added! Design Fixes.
  November 15, 2025 by adfxgames

  I added lighting and shadows. Now it is much easier to track the opponent's movement in the air! The stage and character models look nicer as well. I took the time to really fix and polish up some mec... Continue reading

  
• Mad Meddlers version 15.2 released! Tutorial mode added. Platform grab bugs fixed.
  October 05, 2025 by adfxgames

  A small update this time. A friend suggested a tutorial mode and I thought it was a good idea based on playtesting experience with others. I have seen in playtesting that people were overwhelmed by th... Continue reading
• Mad Meddlers version 15.1 released! New and improved analog movement with the joystick.
  September 20, 2025 by adfxgames

  I have been getting feedback about the movement being stiff. I thought I had fixed it, but it turns out that this was only fixed for running and not the walking movement. I saw that I had a hard time... Continue reading
• Mad Meddlers version 15.0 released! New direction and computer AI!
  September 05, 2025 by adfxgames

  Major changes to this game! I made multiplayer use a single isometric camera rather than split screen. Also I added an aggressive computer AI to the training mode. Long story below explaining the reas... Continue reading
• Mad Meddlers version 14.1 released! Particle Effects, Movement improved. Bugs fixed.
  August 20, 2025 by adfxgames

  This time, I added particle effects to attacks and projectiles. I did not regard effects or "juice" as very important. However, I have been convinced by watching Indie Game Clinic that special effects... Continue reading
• Mad Meddlers prototype version 14 released! New special attacks added!
  August 09, 2025 by adfxgames

  I has been a long wait since version 13.3. I have been busy with life and this new change took much longer to add to the game than other changes. Four new special attacks have been added - neutral, up... Continue reading
• Mad Meddlers version 13.3 released! Fixed the horrible movement.
  July 02, 2025 by adfxgames

  Mad Meddlers version 13.3 comes with 2 major changes. More responsive movement and character attacks push the player forward or down. It was pointed out to me that the movement for the game was stiff,... Continue reading
• Mad Meddlers version 13.2.1 released! Phase-through Platforms added! Fixed collision between guard and attack.
  June 27, 2025 by adfxgames

  Added platforms that the player can phase through. This makes the game much like a platform fighter. In some platform fighters, I struggle with getting below the platform fast enough. I hold down and... Continue reading
• Mad Meddlers version 13.1 released! Lock-on improvement fixed some major issues with combat.
  June 19, 2025 by adfxgames

  I made some significant changes to the game. UI is using nuklear gui now instead of imgui for skinning and better looking ui. As suggested by Jacob a teammate on another project, I made player aim at... Continue reading
• First public posting of Mad Meddlers beta
  May 15, 2025 by adfxgames

  This is the first public post of Mad Meddlers. Mad Meddlers version 12.0.2. The most significant change from previous Mad Meddlers version 11.4.2 was adding a camera lock-on to make it easy for the pl... Continue reading