A step-by-step Godot 4 tutorial for motion trails and dash afterimages — a sprite-snapshot scene, a configurable trail emitter, and tips for making them look great during fast movement.
Motion trails — those fading ghost copies left behind a dashing character — are one
of the quickest wins for game feel. They make speed readable without any physics
changes. Here's how to build one from scratch in Godot 4, then tips for turning it
into a reusable component.
How it works
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