The command-line terminal aesthetic, CRT scanlines, and retro station records build an incredible level of immersion! Forcing the player to type out commands and cross-reference records to screen survivors brings out the "Trust No One" theme in such a tense, atmospheric way. Extending the terminal styling directly to the itch.io game page itself is a fantastic touch that makes the whole experience feel like a dedicated OS terminal.
Since you're planning post-jam updates, a few UI, text hierarchy, and onboarding polish ideas to keep in mind:
- Text Hierarchy & Signal-to-Noise: Improve font readability on orange subtitles (like the filter intake gauge) and trim some of the excess lore text in the records modal so players can parse crucial clues and status logs without feeling overwhelmed by fluff.
- Subtitle Prompt Clarity: Clarify the three text lines directly beneath the intruder requests so new players immediately understand whether those lines represent biological scan data, dialogue logs, or systemic flags.
- Extended Station Map & Accessibility Options: Following through on that visual schematic map and adding a photosensitivity toggle to turn off heavy screen-shake and intense flashing will make the terminal even cooler while keeping it accessible to everyone.
High-level polish, superb atmospheric immersion, and an awesome solo effort! If you get a free minute, I'd really appreciate your thoughts and rating on my solo jam entry as well: /jam/brackeys-16/rate/4953523