Nova the Squirrel
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You can also get the game from [itch.io](https://novasquirrel.itch.io/nova-the-squirrel)!

**Nova the Squirrel** is an NES game that stars [Nova Storm](https://toyhou.se/7023466.nova), a green squirrel, who finds herself in an unfamiliar world and is pushed into the position of playing the hero, using a newly found ability to copy abilities from enemies.

![Animated screenshot](http://i.imgur.com/2uPJwsW.gif) ![Animated screenshot](http://i.imgur.com/1pRolBf.gif)

This game takes inspiration from Super Mario Bros. 3, Kirby Super Star, Chip's Challenge, and Hannah and the Pirate Caves. It has a strong focus on puzzle platforming.

![Variable width cutscene screenshot](http://i.imgur.com/NnDfgb3.png) ![Moving platforms screenshot](http://i.imgur.com/NvsBbFU.png)

Engine features include cutscenes with variable width text and portraits, and moving platforms.

![Level editor](http://i.imgur.com/fq5bEc3.gif)

There is a level editor named [PrincessEdit](https://github.com/NovaSquirrel/PrincessEdit) that takes inspiration from Lunar Magic.

This project was originally also intended to provide a good platformer base like Super Mario World tends to serve, without copyright infringement.

License
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All code is available under the [GPL license version 3](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.en.html) or later.

Assets (graphics, levels, etc.) are available under [Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/) therefore the game may not be sold without permission with these intact. Permission is not granted to use characters from this game in other games, however.