| Name: | Keratin Valley |
| Author: | revolug |
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| Demo: | No |
| Hall of Fame: | No |
| Length: | 4 exit(s) |
| Type: | Kaizo: Expert |
| Description: | This is a strange and extremely difficult romhack that I've been working for far too long. It features five shell levels connected through a vast and sprawling hub-level that requires puzzle solving, exploration, and precision platforming. Each level opens up more paths and possibilities for navigation. Be sure to take notes of significant landmarks and objects, as you might need to revisit them at a later point. If you're ever stuck, don't feel bad about asking for help, whether it be from others or from me. The shell levels included in this romhack are some of the most challenging levels I have ever played or created, but I hope they are enjoyable nonetheless. Practice sections have been included for those too stubborn to savestate practice. Please use them if you value your time and sanity. Clear video for all the main levels (No hub-level solutions included): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taFjn_da7FU (Note, the clear vid has some tiny differences due to being a pre-playtesting version. Shouldn't affect gameplay too much.) Additional information: - Checkpoints autosave. - Gray shells don't collide with any sprites. - Winged yoshi can fly by holding the jump button down. - Start-select is enabled. - Switch blocks do not contain powerups. Good luck and may you find your way in the valley. Update 1.1: Fixed a major sequence break, made some hub-world gameplay changes to make things more readable/fair Update 1.2: Fixed cheese in "Shaolin Monk Motherfunk", fixed an error with one of the practice sections Update 1.3: Various decheeses, fixed a softlock at the credits. |
| Tags: | asm exploration less exgfx music |
| Comments: | 2 (jump to comments) |
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Keratin was ruled by the enigmatic Baron Von Shell of the same name, a man of unassuming demeanor and sharp, calculating eyes. His residence, a sprawling manor perched precariously on the edge of the valley, was as much a part of the landscape as the ancient oaks and winding brooks that defined its contours. Von Shell was a man of peculiar fortune, for the true wealth of Keratin was not in the lushness of its lands or the abundance of its streams, but in the treasures that lay hidden beneath its leafy floor: the iridescent shells of the koopas.
These shells, harvested from the rare and elusive creatures that roamed the valley, were as beautiful as they were valuable. Each one shimmered with hues of emerald and sapphire, their surfaces etched with patterns that seemed to dance in the light. To the outside world, they were mere curiosities; to the Baron and his few loyal subjects, they were the lifeblood of their existence.
Yet, beneath the surface of this tranquil setting, a current of unease rippled through the valley. The koopas, once plentiful and benign, had grown increasingly elusive, their shells more difficult to find and harvest. The Baron’s wealth, once a source of immense pride and security, had begun to dwindle, casting shadows of uncertainty over Keratin.
In this delicate balance of beauty and peril, where the fortunes of one man were entwined with the fate of a fragile ecosystem, the story of Baron Von Shell and the valley of Keratin unfolds—a tale of hidden desires, ancient mysteries, and the ever-looming question of whether the true value of a treasure lies in its rarity or in the depth of one’s yearning to possess it.