How I Made 8-Way Isometric Movement Work in Godot 4.5

Testing an 8-direction movement system in Godot 4.5 using a 2D tilemap and a 4-direction animated sprite sheet. The setup mimics Ultima Online–style isometric motion, with the character staying centered while the terrain scrolls underneath. I explain how the direction mapping works and why I chose a 2D approach instead of a 2.5D height-based setup.

If you’re exploring Godot 4.5, isometric movement, or tile-based game design, this walkthrough shows a clear way to combine simple 4-direction art with smooth 8-direction movement.

🧩 Features shown:

➡️ 8-direction mouse-based movement
➡️ 4-direction animated sprite sheet
➡️ 3×3 subgrid stepping for smoother transitions
➡️ Camera-centered player with isometric logic

📂 Full GDScript available on GitHub.

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