This was great! There's a lot here for a jam game. It's so fun to revisit Lovecraft classics, like here "The Shadow Over Innsmouth", in a retro video game environment. I had some trouble with figuring out what to do for the final boss (Alpha Beta Gamer on YouTube doesn't show it) but once I knew what to do, I was fine. Overall I didn't think it was too difficult, it was just right. Great work by SilentDrumr on the music too - I actually listened to the OST on bandcamp before playing the game.
This was an awesome experience! I love that you chose to design a protagonist. Even if he doesn't say a word, it intrigues me thinking about his backstory and why he's there. I can tell you've been influenced by some very good horror titles, and yet you have created an awesome piece that is its own. You choose well where to incorporate music vs. where to let the unsettling silence of the deserted island keep us in suspense. And dang! For an indie game, to have 3 boss fights was a treat! My one angst that I had while playing was that it took me awhile to get used to the movement controls, but honestly that's not much of a complaint because I just needed to practice. I was hating it especially during the crab man fight, but it made it all the more satisfying when I took that sucker down. Thanks for making this! I hope you'll continue to make more games and even develop games like this into longer titles, because you, Warkus, have a great talent!
This is an excellent entry into the Haunted PS1 Game Jam. It fits the submission requirements perfectly and honestly, if someone told me without any context that this game was made in the 90's, I would have no reason not to believe them! I haven't read HP Lovecraft's novels but are the tiniest bit informed on his works; with that said, the eerily quiet ocean side town, the fish men, and the eldritch creatures are very well executed.
REALLY ENJOYED THIS GAME! It took me a while to beat it but I thought this was a great game and I kinda got HP Lovecraftian vibes with a Silent Hill, Resident Evil mix. Cool game!
Friend, congratulations for the game, I had a lot of fun, I thought the story was very good, I really miss this style of play, I feel they are more difficult!
Mr Warrrkus, this is just fantastic. I dont remember the last time I enjoyed a gamejam game this much. Yes, I do remember... Oceanwork... I simply loved it and will definitely try to get a better rank. I found your easter egg room! Also, as much as I enjoy fighting Ganon, I think I dont need to tell you wich was my favourite boss... With a name like that you just have to love him!
'Oceanwork' and 'Shadow over Normoth' are wonderful to play with!
may I ask what langs you used to create the actual game? How long did it take overall?? I have some experience creating small, and simple games with pygame trough python. and I'd like to reach the level of yours.
I'm using the Godot Engine with C# for all of my projects :) I've worked on 'Shadow over Normoth' over the period of 30 days. Probably working something like 4 hours every day (sometimes more, sometimes less).
(Game starts at 1:08:56) I livestreamed this game. LET ME SAY, from a person who grew up playing classic RE and Silent Hill games, THIS WAS SO MUCH FUN! A trip down a nostalgic road, from fixed camera angles, to running through endless fog, to even the sound of the items and the item management. I LOVED THIS GAME. However, I do with some of the lore was more easily understandable, (that's just me being picky) but it was made up with the fun boss fights! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Okay I finished it if this was a actual game that last over 4hrs long I would spend a good $9.99 for it. Especially if it was on PS4,5, Xbox and so on you be surprised how many people love playing retro ps1 games like this. I enjoy it alot!
I love it but I'm having issues with the gate also u can't read the simple information like quit game and such works with my PC controller so it's cool so far.
Hey! Awesome game you've made! It's surprising how similarly it plays like one of the old classics. It feels like it's a game that DID come out back then. I'm kinda confused on what I was supposed to do against the last boss. I really wanted to beat it but my small brain couldn't figure it out lol. For being made in only 30 days, this is really good. I did have one odd issue with the lighting. In some places it's as if the lights simply weren't "activating" leaving some areas to be almost pitch black sometimes. I had a great time playing it. Thanks for making the game! You've really made something cool and fun!
Hey I played your game. Absolutely liked it! Had a lot of fun playing it! Making this into 2 parts. I made a video if your interested in watching got jump scared a few times! Will play more of your games for sure!
This is an absolute highlight of the jam, and one of the most well-developed experiences I've played from it. Had a blast destroying crates! I've posted a review on the jam submission page, and made a playthrough video:
It baffles me that it only took 30 days and was made with Godot but I guess you're just that good haha. I had a great time with this game, even though I probably played through it the absolute dumbest way possible but that just added to the excitement of surviving the horror.
What a ride! Yeah I mean you definitely had some unconventional strats there, but hey it worked in the end :) Glad that you enjoyed the game and thanks for the vid!
This is the most unhelpful post ever and just sounds like a troll post. If you're going to post your dislike of a game, maybe, list some reasons you dislike it or some constructive criticism/feedback? Calling a game bad and telling people not to play is just going to make them more curious about the game.
Hello! Has this game been fully released and will it receive any further content updates (new levels, endings, characters, plot details etc) in the future, or is this a finished product?
So the current version is intended to be somewhat of a "full game" but that doesn't mean that I would maybe pick it up some time again and expand on it. We'll see :)
Loved what I could play of the game, but unfortunately I think something happened with current build. After having to restart due to my own stupidity, I can no longer get the flashlight to spawn after your fight with the first big bad.
Fresh install, even tried to launch the game fresh a few times and nada.
Would love to play more, atmosphere really had me going.
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This was really fun and it was pretty challenging too, I had a great time playing this one, good work :)
This was great! There's a lot here for a jam game. It's so fun to revisit Lovecraft classics, like here "The Shadow Over Innsmouth", in a retro video game environment. I had some trouble with figuring out what to do for the final boss (Alpha Beta Gamer on YouTube doesn't show it) but once I knew what to do, I was fine. Overall I didn't think it was too difficult, it was just right. Great work by SilentDrumr on the music too - I actually listened to the OST on bandcamp before playing the game.
Wow you really nailed the ps1 style well done :D
Btw I'm trying to reach 30 subs so if you enjoyed the video it would really mean a lot to me that you'd consider subscribing to my channel :)I would like to ask how PS1 style game is made, I also want to develop a game of my own
how do i get my playstation controller to work with this game?
I dont even know what to say about this game
This is an excellent entry into the Haunted PS1 Game Jam. It fits the submission requirements perfectly and honestly, if someone told me without any context that this game was made in the 90's, I would have no reason not to believe them! I haven't read HP Lovecraft's novels but are the tiniest bit informed on his works; with that said, the eerily quiet ocean side town, the fish men, and the eldritch creatures are very well executed.
I love the style of the game! I've never used tank controls before so it took some getting used to, but I'm really enjoying it!
REALLY ENJOYED THIS GAME! It took me a while to beat it but I thought this was a great game and I kinda got HP Lovecraftian vibes with a Silent Hill, Resident Evil mix. Cool game!
Shadow over Normoth
Friend, congratulations for the game, I had a lot of fun, I thought the story was very good, I really miss this style of play, I feel they are more difficult!
Mr Warrrkus, this is just fantastic. I dont remember the last time I enjoyed a gamejam game this much. Yes, I do remember... Oceanwork... I simply loved it and will definitely try to get a better rank. I found your easter egg room! Also, as much as I enjoy fighting Ganon, I think I dont need to tell you wich was my favourite boss... With a name like that you just have to love him!
Thank you Sepi :)
I Played Thru The Entire Game and It gave me HEAVY RE vibes. Check Out My Vid! Great Job!
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REALLY EPIC GAME DEV
'Oceanwork' and 'Shadow over Normoth' are wonderful to play with!
may I ask what langs you used to create the actual game? How long did it take overall?? I have some experience creating small, and simple games with pygame trough python. and I'd like to reach the level of yours.
I'm using the Godot Engine with C# for all of my projects :) I've worked on 'Shadow over Normoth' over the period of 30 days. Probably working something like 4 hours every day (sometimes more, sometimes less).
Oh, C# it is! Thanks for your answer!!
Good game
I had too much fun with this game! Here's my video to prove it:
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nice creepy
Wow! This felt like a long lost pitch by the creators of Resident Evil :D This is a genuine love letter to the genre! Good Job^^
Made a video
Okay I finished it if this was a actual game that last over 4hrs long I would spend a good $9.99 for it. Especially if it was on PS4,5, Xbox and so on you be surprised how many people love playing retro ps1 games like this. I enjoy it alot!
thank you! :)
I love it but I'm having issues with the gate also u can't read the simple information like quit game and such works with my PC controller so it's cool so far.
Played this on the channel. (Played this one first) Pretty decent game, reccomended!
Good job! 🙂
Hey I played your game. Absolutely liked it! Had a lot of fun playing it! Making this into 2 parts. I made a video if your interested in watching got jump scared a few times! Will play more of your games for sure!
This is an absolute highlight of the jam, and one of the most well-developed experiences I've played from it. Had a blast destroying crates! I've posted a review on the jam submission page, and made a playthrough video:
Thanks for making games!
What a ride! Yeah I mean you definitely had some unconventional strats there, but hey it worked in the end :) Glad that you enjoyed the game and thanks for the vid!
really whoever is reading this... don't waste your time on this game, it is bad, really bad.
This is the most unhelpful post ever and just sounds like a troll post. If you're going to post your dislike of a game, maybe, list some reasons you dislike it or some constructive criticism/feedback? Calling a game bad and telling people not to play is just going to make them more curious about the game.
Hello! Has this game been fully released and will it receive any further content updates (new levels, endings, characters, plot details etc) in the future, or is this a finished product?
So the current version is intended to be somewhat of a "full game" but that doesn't mean that I would maybe pick it up some time again and expand on it. We'll see :)
Thanks for replying, will try it out then.
This was an amazing love letter to classic Survival Horror games. I really enjoyed it. Keep up the great work!
This was a fun game to play to, and it was very Silent Hill like too. The bosses were also challenging which is a plus.
Hey there,
Loved what I could play of the game, but unfortunately I think something happened with current build. After having to restart due to my own stupidity, I can no longer get the flashlight to spawn after your fight with the first big bad.
Fresh install, even tried to launch the game fresh a few times and nada.
Would love to play more, atmosphere really had me going.
Thanks!
WOW