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A jam submission

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Atmospheric Horror about Isolation on Halloween
Submitted by antiextreme — 4 hours, 3 minutes before the deadline
Rated by 9 people so far
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Submitted

I liked it. The concept, while simple, is actually quite creepy. I didn’t fully grasp the gameplay, though, so I’d suggest including a bit more explanation within the game itself for future projects. Otherwise, it’s a really solid project.

Submitted

Even with the few bugs I had the game was pretty good. I had a few issues with things phasing through when i picked up and dropped items all over the place, but other than that it was a good spookfest with the random friends in my bedroom and the haunted tv that turned on as often as possible. I always enjoy a game that isn't a full restart on a small mistake, great game would buy 3 pizzas in a night again!

Submitted

Very nicely done overall. The only things I'd improve on a bit, is that it's a bit difficult to tell who is and isn't a ghost or at least I didn't fully understand it, and handling the items are a little difficult, for example one of my items ended up under the cabinet and there was just no way for me to get it out. But other than that the atmosphere was great, and the game is pretty simple and nice. I am curious what's behind the door in the bedroom tho :D

Submitted (1 edit)

Since when has my house been the parcel delivery hotspot? Come on neighbours! Jokes aside, this is really well done! We did had a similar idea early on but decided not to do it, and it was great to see someone else do the idea nicely! Graphics are nice, the gameplay loop is simple yet understandable, and it is quite fun to play once you understand how it works! The difficulty is a bit high and unforgiving though, I played around 5 times and only then finally got a win. But anyway, I think this is nicely done!

Other things I like:

  • Background sound, or lack thereof. It adds to a lot of tension
  • Different interactions that may or may not help the player. I liked the pizza one the most
  • The radio and TV is such a nice touch that keeps the player on their toes at all times

Suggestions:

  • It felt a bit unfair from time to time when you still lose sanity for not answering a ghost's knock. Seeing me lose the game just to correctly guess the answer is such a bad feeling
  • There should be better signs to tell what is and what is not a ghost, and it should not rely on the fact that the player has played too many times to see all illustrations possible. Worst offenders are the Mormon and the angry lady
  • Speaking of the lady, calm down, will you? Every time she comes around means mandatory sanity down
  • Why having not enough sweets for every kid, you monster
Submitted

Really enjoyed this! Seemed like a well done game.  I have nothing but praise.  the vibe was great, the art was great and the sounds were great but a little loud if I had to say.  The game play loop was clear, every time the time changed a new person was at the door so that was really clear progression.  I did get jump scared and it was well done for sure!  Was not expecting it to happen but the scare itself didn't feel like it was out of place; I should have know it was coming.  The damage system made sense.  It is overall a pretty well done game!

Submitted

This game is fantastic! I actually got scared by the jumpscares and it seemed pretty polished! Amazing entry

Submitted

Great game! i like the noises NPC do and the sanity mechanic. I must say, i got 3 crashes while playing, specifically when i looked at the peephole. Apart from that, really good job!

Submitted

I really like this game, the way the voicelines/interactions are done with the people are very interesting and cute. I got scared so bad when the thing came towards me. Also the guy in the bottom left corner looks so done with life, feels relateable Xd.

Submitted

Awesome! the scary parts are very well placed. I felt unsettled while playing it. I dont rly understand when a thing will suddenly jumpscare me but that makes it even more unexpected. The pickup thing could be a bit improved, but besides that its solid and scary.