MM8BDM HyperFighting

[Messatsu]

MM8BDM HyperFighting

So what the hell is this?  On a basic level this is a mod that attempts to revamp many elements of classic gameplay to speed it up and give it more overall fluidity.  I felt the vanilla gameplay experience was lacking in some what, and this is my attempt to try to add some kick things up a notch!

Features:

Armor - Small armor pickups are added to every map automatically.  Reduces damage taken and provides the ability to prepare for battle!
Movement - Players have a higher jump and faster movement speed.  In addition, the new slide ability lets you evade attacks at the last moment or make a full speed jump.
Weapons - Nearly every weapon has been tweaked in some way to increase the speed, damage or receive a complete overhaul to give it a unique role.  Spam style items and weapons are also toned down.
Shields - Shields are now swappable.  Want to regenerate with Plant Barrier on the offense? You can! Want to absolutely wreck opponents with Star Crash and Fire Storm?  You're a monster, but have at it!
Auto Swap Empty Weapons - With this option enabled, when you deplete a weapon, you'll swap to the next weapon in the same category (if available)
Energy Balancer - All players start with the Energy Balancer by default!  The item is replaced with new Energy Saver which cuts your special weapon ammo consumption by half! (Or doubles your ammo....same thing)
Customizable pickup icons - Weapon energy and health icons can now be changed to any style from MM1-MM8, or just be based on whatever game your playing! (Plus a few extras!)
Item 1 placement choice - Front? Under? Situationally dependent? You can choose now!
Assist HUD orientation- Want your health vertical, but your assist to be horizonal? Or the other way around?  That can be arranged (Note this can cause some weird issues with other mods)

There's also bug fixes, item changes, balance tweaks and more!

!!!BETA VERSION!!!
https://static.allfearthesentinel.com/wads/hyperfighting-3a-beta4a.pk3

Constructive feedback is welcome!