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daikon undergrounds + rsp
 
  5th/8   Σ22.580   Feb 28th 2026 3:09pm
 
 
when i saw this battle being hosted i was quite excited to work on a small hack. sadly another little project occupied all my time during the battle at the point i didn't have ideas/motivation for a full (even small) project lately, but then seeing that incomplete works were encouraged motivated me to try to make something at the last moment.

so here's a little thing i made in a couple of hours today: it includes a 2-exit level (daikon undergrounds) and a switch palace level (red switch palace).
* the 2-exit level contains yoshi/dragon coins to collect, a lot of 1-ups to find and get, reaching the secret exit might require a bit of exploration and subtle thinking.
* the switch palace can be considered as a bonus thing with some 1-ups to get, it also makes the main level a bit easier.

this is purely vanilla, only lunar magic was used so no custom music/coding/graphics.

i hope you can find a bit of enjoyment in this!
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233894
Level 30 Chipist
OminPigeonMaster
 
 
 
post #233894 :: 2026.03.02 3:38am
  
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I'm glad you managed to submit something last minute!
This 2 level hack is very neat- Daikon undergrounds is an awesome level.

I find it an appealing challenge from a difficulty point of view. You've got a cool gimmick in the form of the lines/tracks. The assets are used creatively - it all feels coherent. The dragon coins are used well, and I enjoy how the activation of the switch palace makes the platforming easier for players who do struggle. It's well thought through, and I hope it encourages you with potentially making more sick lunar magic entries in the future!
 
 
233930
Level 32 Chipist
kleeder
 
 
 
post #233930 :: 2026.03.02 12:01pm
video of me playing (and struggling lol) with commentary: https://youtu.be/5YcU8_61gxk
 
 
234645
Level 24 Chipist
syntheticgoddess
 
 
 
post #234645 :: 2026.03.10 4:26pm
i pressed A on the overworld immediately and it turns out there was still a level there :D it was an instant softlock. i am not voting based on that haha

have you ever played smw gaiden

this feels like smw gaiden

what a fun level, mean platforming, a truly twisted secret exit, well polished in terms of tile use, leans in on specific gimmicks and doesn't let go!

also the switch palace is a fucked up life farm. thank you so much.
 
 
234751
Level 22 Chipist
retrokid104
 
 
 
post #234751 :: 2026.03.12 8:45am
this was a neat level! i especially like how the red switch blocks made the level easier and more accessible, which was a nice touch that reminded me of the original game. good work!
 
 

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