Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Discover how to implement the iconic rubber hose animation style in Godot Engine using Path2D and Line2D nodes. Learn the technical approach to creating smooth, bendable animations similar to classic cartoons and games like Cuphead, but with a more efficient implementation that saves on file size. Perfect for game developers looking to add cartoon-style animations to their projects.
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00:00 - I. Introduction to Rubber Hose Animation
00:30 - II. Implementation Comparison with Cuphead
00:58 - III. Demonstrating Aries Boss Animation
01:23 - IV. Setting Up the Basic Line System
01:40 - V. Line2D and Path Points Processing
02:10 - VI. Understanding Baked Points
03:04 - VII. Point Properties and Handle Manipulation
03:24 - VIII. Creating Animation Player Setup
03:43 - IX. Animating Curve Properties
04:09 - X. Enhancing with Transition Tools
04:30 - XI. Real-time Animation Demo
04:50 - XII. Implementation Overview and Results
05:20 - XIII. Astrology Context and Mythology
05:50 - XIV. Support Milkyway Mailing Inc.
05:59 - XV. Conclusion
Discover how to implement the iconic rubber hose animation style in Godot Engine using Path2D and Line2D nodes. Learn the technical approach to creating smooth, bendable animations similar to classic cartoons and games like Cuphead, but with a more efficient implementation that saves on file size. Perfect for game developers looking to add cartoon-style animations to their projects.
Follow @MilkywayMail !
Send a letter to the stars and support Milkyway Mailing Inc.
🌌ko-fi.com/milkywaymail/commissions
Get personalized guidance to develop and launch games:
🚀ko-fi.com/ludensludonaut/commissions
Learn how to design, develop, and launch games:
🎓ko-fi.com/s/f9fd32c6f7
Get access to assets, tutorial files, and more:
👨🚀ko-fi.com/ludensludonaut/tiers
Learn the 12 Essential Features of Platformer Games:
📘ko-fi.com/s/8df29350d8
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00:00 - I. Introduction to Rubber Hose Animation
00:30 - II. Implementation Comparison with Cuphead
00:58 - III. Demonstrating Aries Boss Animation
01:23 - IV. Setting Up the Basic Line System
01:40 - V. Line2D and Path Points Processing
02:10 - VI. Understanding Baked Points
03:04 - VII. Point Properties and Handle Manipulation
03:24 - VIII. Creating Animation Player Setup
03:43 - IX. Animating Curve Properties
04:09 - X. Enhancing with Transition Tools
04:30 - XI. Real-time Animation Demo
04:50 - XII. Implementation Overview and Results
05:20 - XIII. Astrology Context and Mythology
05:50 - XIV. Support Milkyway Mailing Inc.
05:59 - XV. Conclusion
