Polished 2D Platformer Movement System (GameMaker)

A plug-and-play 2D platformer movement system focused on precision and game feel, built in GameMaker.

This system is designed for developers who want a solid movement foundation without relying on animations or complex assets.
It works perfectly with simple shapes, making it ideal for prototypes, game jams, and full projects.

✨ Features

• State-based movement systemResponsive horizontal movement

• Dash system with cooldown

• Wall jump / wall interaction

• Coyote time

• Jump buffering

• Squash & stretch (game feel)

• Clean and readable code structure

• Easy to tweak values (speed, gravity, jump strength)

📦 What’s included

• Player movement object

• Example level for testing

• Well-organized code

• Comments explaining key sections

🧠 Who is this for?

• Indie developers

• GameMaker users

• Platformer projects

• Prototypes and vertical slices

• Developers focused on game feel

⚠️ Notes

• This is not a full game

• No sprites or animations included

• No UI, enemies, or levels

• Designed as a movement foundation

📜 License

You can use this system in personal and commercial projects.
Credit is appreciated but not required.