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How does the game fit the theme?
You can't trust anyone because turning your back on them ends with you getting stabbed in the back. Later in the story you find out the voice in your head is lying to you too, changing the way you see the world and making you do horrible things.
What code and assets did you not make from scratch during the jam (if any)?
Font
ambient wind, footstepts from pixabay edited in FL-Studio
How many people worked on the game?1
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The ambiance is really nice, congrats !
I really like the idea, I really like the story.
Taking photos or shooting seemed a little samey at the start, but when put in the context of the story I think it's great!
Great atmopshere.
Such a dark yet intriguing entry, loved the mechanic and the way it connects to the narrative itself. Only criticism would be the repetitive sounds, but those are small details hahaha Great job on this one!
Really good entry! I had a lot of fun playing it :)
Wow this felt uncomfortable really quickly so great work on implementing the theme of the jam.
Great work, fantastic expression of the theme and some nice little twists on the "don't turn your back on them" horror gameplay mechanic. I liked the gradual introduction of new mechanics, and you managed to implement quite a bit of content here for a short game jam. It got quite challenging at times, but not in a bad way. I wouldn't say the game was all that scary, but definitely tense and disturbing, and a nice twist at the end. Fine work!
Wow! Great game! you really nailed the vibe. I find adding a polished menu and new game screen adds a lot to the feeling that it is a complete game(something I somewhat overlooked in my game).
I'm not one to play a lot of horror games but I found myself surprisingly invested! This one captures that tense feeling that a lot of the best horror games evoke without it feeling too overwhelming. I found some levels err on the side of trial-and-error because it's hard to react to what's coming, but I think that also adds to a feeling of a horror/puzzle fusion genre. Very unique take, good job!
Very fun! The enemies were quite creepy and the level design was good. Very interesting take on the theme. Actually quite tense and creepy. Wonderful job!
Very interesting idea, game has a hidden message which makes it deeper (unique interpretation of the theme!). Also, I like that more mechanics appear in new levels. Sound effects are good and suit atmosphere well.
more subtle than other itch horror games. very creepy! >:D
Can be a little hard or frustrating but a really interesting take on the theme. Makes for a pretty unique puzzle.
I really like this concept. Enjoyed playing it a lot. The mechanics could be expanded upon and I'd say this could very well be a full game! There are a couple potentially frustrating points, but I feel those are mostly just leaning into the puzzle aspects of the game. The ending was a bit grim, but well done!
Really cool mechanics and interpretation of the theme. I liked how the mechanics developed over the course of the levels and i think this could be really great little game with a little bit of polish. The look detection on the back is extremely unforgiving, especially on webgl where the camera likes to randomly jerk around, but i still made it to what i think was the last level, the large maze, where i finally gave up due to getting frustrated. The levels up to then were good little puzzles on where to look and how to use your different tools but the level i got to was very chaotic and difficult to piece together how to navigate when I'm constantly getting view sniped from all angles. It felt like i needed another tool (something thing that can block sightlines or reveal enemies around corners?) or a few more levels to develop my understanding before dealing with a level of that complexity. I also would have liked a reset button cause i kept accidentally shooting the gun and then having to walk into an enemy to restart and get my bullets back, and that quickly sucked the tension out of the the otherwise good atmosphere. Maybe improve the detection of the camera? All said, really enjoyed this game and the 'aha' moments it gave me, and would love to see you polish it up for a full release.
Thanks for the amazing feedback. I made the retry button an option in the pause menu, but never explained that the player can pause or that it's there, thats an oversight on my part.
great game! really liked the innovation and the criticism on how humanity is turning out.
actually really fun would play again.
Was actually really fun to play. Finished both ends and am felling inspired. My voices are telling me its a great game as well ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
it could give a bit of the feeling of claustrophobia. Nice concept
Great game! I feel this one has potential to be one of those horror games that become viral on youtube