More_Badass
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Well the dev is from Europe, right? The UK? I was just thinking that Indiegogo probably has a more indie gamer focused audience compared to Kickstarter. Look at how successful Gods Will Be Watching was
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Indie Games [September] Now Voting - Post 878!
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More_Badass
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Super Techno Ninja dev responded:
I'm a bit disappointed with Dream, maybe because I was expecting it to experiment more with its structure, like The Stanley Parable, or to be more interactive version of eerie and poetic Dear Esther. What we get is something more conventional, which is not, per se, a bad thing Kairo is exceptional, with how it blends exploration, puzzles and a story together to create coherent and interesting world it's just too early to tell how those elements will work together it looks like it's not even half way done. It could become a great game, but I would wait for it to reach, at least, beta state.
PandaPedinte
Member
I'm happy that I read your opinions Hofmann before deciding to buy the game, I'll wait for when the game gets the full release.
CheesecakeRecipe
Stormy Grey
Toma's created a true monster.
I was always convinced that we needed this thread, good that people seem to agree.
Maybe you remember The Note - it has just been released and it's free:
http://www.motamot.co/thenote/
http://www.motamot.co/thenote/
CheesecakeRecipe
Stormy Grey
I know what i'm doing.
Also of note, Mirrormoon's full version, Mirrormoon EP, is releasing on the 4th. You can still grab it via Humble Widget for $8.99 and play the beta for a few days. Comes with DRM free and Steam Key copies.
Oh, I didn't know it's coming to Steam so fast, good to hear.
Messofanego
Banned
Well, then. I don't think it's fair to say crowdfunders want lots of t-shirt rewards or that people are just not interested in a game with those inspirations. He only had 2 updates in a whole month. I think the fact that he admits to not working much on the campaign to promote it is the issue. When you're doing a kickstarter, for that month it's all about the promotion, updates, contacts, messages. You won't get much time to make your game.
Thank you for biting the bullet. How much of the game is in there, playtime-wise? As long as a demo?
It always depends, but I would say about 2.5 hours. I read somewhere that the full game will be 8-10 hours long.
More_Badass
Member
Good job, Toma.
Is NeoGAF still considered a troll cesspit by the general internet community? Before joining, I had only heard bad things about GAF, which is why I had been hesitant to join. And turns out it's by far the best most friendly community I've ever been a part of
Messofanego
Banned
Before joining, I thought it was considered the most mature gaming community. Which is why I decided to join up. I mean, cesspits are things like Gametrailers, GameFAQs, IGN, Gamespot forums.
More_Badass
Member
Really? I only heard about trolls and stuff on GAF before. Guess that vocal minority is pretty loud. But yeah nowadays, I only post in GameFAQs when I need a quick response or impressions
That's too bad. The rewards part of Kickstarter (other than the main product) are the part that's least appealing and most troubling to me.
It's moderated well, as it has been for a long time, so that's a new thing for me to hear. I was always more concerned about general reception of less ''gamey'' experiences, but it seems this is not a problem as well.
Btw guys, if you're interested in Dream, but you don't want to buy unfinished game, then check out Hyde: http://hyde-game.com/. They're both about troubled individuals, albeit with different set of problems;D
I don't remember the game being included on the monthly list before.
Messofanego
Banned
Is Jekyll DLC?
It would probably be the case, if it was EA/Activision/Ubisoft game.
Nice, have you checked the piece I sent you?
Messofanego
Banned
More_Badass
Member
Never realized there was A Valley Without Wind demo. What a fun game. That super speed power is so fun
Messofanego
Banned
On that twitch stream, Outlast graphics look vastly improved. And seeing patients is really cool.
Dog Problems
Banned
Yeah, it's looking really good. I'm tempted to pre-order it but I hate being chased in horror games, haha.
Edit: Oh, they are going to show Gravity Ghost soon. That's supposed to be like a 2D Mario Galaxy and is by the person who did Puzzle Bots.
Nabs
Member
I don't even want to imagine what it would be like with a Rift.
More_Badass
Member
Slightly off topic, but what is a feed? Wanted to post an article or two of mine on Reddit to spread the word about overlooked games every now and then
Then it says this:
Don't use /r/indiegaming as a feed to your site, don't submit every article and news that your site publishes. Quality over quantity please.
Then it says this:
Don't use /r/indiegaming as a feed to your site, don't submit every article and news that your site publishes. Quality over quantity please.
Messofanego
Banned
I'm guessing like RSS feeds, to use as a link between websites? Or to use self-promotion? Didn't even realise reddit had rules.
Nabs
Member
Have we touched on Hot Tin Roof yet?
Kickstarter | Greenlight | Trailer
Hot Tin Roof: The Cat That Wore A Fedora is a single-player game aimed at PC / Mac / Linux.
On the one hand, it's a noir side-scrolling adventure platformer, stuffed with style and charm.
You're Emma Jones - a two bit gal in an 8-bit world - and you're the Private Investigator on a string of grisly murders.
You'll run, jump and climb through a massive 3D city (it's not just a flat sideways plane), sleuthing up clues and tracking down the killer.
On the other hand, it's Metroidvania inspired - but with more of the Metroid, less of the vania. It's an explorable city with soul!
Full of characters to chat up and secrets to explore, it's not just a corridor you fight through on your way to your next ability.
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It sounds and looks cool. Here's hoping they are able to gain funding and release a good game.
Kickstarter | Greenlight | Trailer
Hot Tin Roof: The Cat That Wore A Fedora is a single-player game aimed at PC / Mac / Linux.
On the one hand, it's a noir side-scrolling adventure platformer, stuffed with style and charm.
You're Emma Jones - a two bit gal in an 8-bit world - and you're the Private Investigator on a string of grisly murders.
You'll run, jump and climb through a massive 3D city (it's not just a flat sideways plane), sleuthing up clues and tracking down the killer.
On the other hand, it's Metroidvania inspired - but with more of the Metroid, less of the vania. It's an explorable city with soul!
Full of characters to chat up and secrets to explore, it's not just a corridor you fight through on your way to your next ability.
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It sounds and looks cool. Here's hoping they are able to gain funding and release a good game.
Yup, it popped up here before, but it was pretty early in development back then.
Good to see it's coming along nicely.
charlequin
Banned
Guy sounds like a dope. His Kickstarter was poorly promoted and poorly designed (goal too low, bad rewards, no updates, etc.) Lots of devs learn from these mistakes, get back on the horse, and see success after a second attempt at crowdfunding. If he's going to set arbitrary success standards for himself and then give up when he fails to meet them I'm skeptical of how well he would've dealt with the pressure of developing a full game.
Have we touched on Hot Tin Roof yet?
Kickstarter | Greenlight | Trailer
Hot Tin Roof: The Cat That Wore A Fedora is a single-player game aimed at PC / Mac / Linux.
On the one hand, it's a noir side-scrolling adventure platformer, stuffed with style and charm.
You're Emma Jones - a two bit gal in an 8-bit world - and you're the Private Investigator on a string of grisly murders.
You'll run, jump and climb through a massive 3D city (it's not just a flat sideways plane), sleuthing up clues and tracking down the killer.
On the other hand, it's Metroidvania inspired - but with more of the Metroid, less of the vania. It's an explorable city with soul!
Full of characters to chat up and secrets to explore, it's not just a corridor you fight through on your way to your next ability.
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It sounds and looks cool. Here's hoping they are able to gain funding and release a good game.
Looks great! And it's by Megan Fox
No, not the actress
CheesecakeRecipe
Stormy Grey
I just named my first star in the beta galaxy map for Mirrormoon EP.
This is something else, I'm just not sure what yet.
This is something else, I'm just not sure what yet.
More_Badass
Member
Wanted to say Constant C is awesome. I got it last month but didn't really start getting into it today. Now I can change gravity on my own and the difficulty ramped up.
I'd compare it in terms of Gateways, maybe not in sheer complexity but in how the difficulty increases and so many components you have to consider to reach the exit. Here's a nice excerpt from a review:
I'd compare it in terms of Gateways, maybe not in sheer complexity but in how the difficulty increases and so many components you have to consider to reach the exit. Here's a nice excerpt from a review:
Darkmakaimura
Can You Imagine What SureAI Is Going To Do With Garfield?
Why is Legend of Iya on mediafire? Aren't they known for carrying malware?
Messofanego
Banned
Are they? I haven't had any issues downloading game demos through that service.
Darkmakaimura
Can You Imagine What SureAI Is Going To Do With Garfield?
Well, took my chance and downloaded the Legend of Lya demo.
That game needs serious work. It just passed the Kickstarter. It has the potential to be a good game but yeah, this is definitely (hopefully) a very, very early prototype.
That game needs serious work. It just passed the Kickstarter. It has the potential to be a good game but yeah, this is definitely (hopefully) a very, very early prototype.
Messofanego
Banned
Very early, indeed. Still a ways to go. Nov 2014.
"THE DEMO:
WARNING: THIS IS AN EARLY PREVIEW DEMO OF A GAME STILL A YEAR AWAY FROM COMPLETION - IT'S ROUGH, IT CONTAINS SOME PLACEHOLDER ART, MOSTLY PLACEHOLDER SOUND, AND SOME UNFINISHED CODE. STILL - TRY TO HAVE FUN!: )"
More_Badass
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Sunless Sea
Shades of Sanity
(PS: It's psychological horror Gone Home-style)
Sunless Sea is a game of exploration, survival and loneliness set in the award-winning Victorian Gothic universe of Fallen London. Take the helm of your customised steamship and set sail for the unknown! Light and darkness are your greatest allies, but a stout set of cannon and a gunnery officer with a grudge will come in useful too.
Trade in silk and souls. Battle sea-beasts, pirates, sentient coral. Explore a map that changes every time you play. Discover islands. Establish staging posts. Win fame as a navigator. Learn the stories of your crew: assist them, seduce them or consume them as you see fit.
Shades of Sanity
(PS: It's psychological horror Gone Home-style)
With only limited meds to cope Joe explores the house, learning that each previous resident is somehow connected to him, and each has met a horrible fate. Eventually his meds run out and you are left with primitive methods to cope with the strange and surreal visions, hoping that if you close your eyes or look away they'll disappear. But even innocent scenes could be feeding a deeper delusion. Is this really my house? If this is Kims stuff, where is she? Who are these other people I keep seeing?
And why does everyone react as if Im going to hurt them?
More_Badass
Member
Once Upon Light
Trailer
Trailer
One Upon Light is a monochromatic top-down puzzle game with a photophobic protagonist. Trapped in a world of shifting shadows and light, players manipulate objects in the environment to create a path of shadows and avoid contact with light.
The game utilizes unique mechanics revolving around the central theme of light and shadow. The protagonists past is incrementally hinted at as the player progresses through the game.
According to devs it's more comparable to Amnesia or Eternal Darkness, with puzzles and general mechanics. And most importantly they see it as a spiritual successor to Sanitarium, in the way main character shifts between real world and the nightmare one.
Both look cool.
Yes!! Thank you, hope you like the game!
Here is (the first?) screen of the final version only for NeoGaf:
Yes!! Thank you, hope you like the game!
Here is (the first?) screen of the final version only for NeoGaf:
Fancy, I bought the Beta too because I loved the free version. Did you make any announcements about future additions? I played the Beta for a while and the concept is really, really cool, but there wasnt much variety yet.
Will the Steam version also be released tomorrow?
Messofanego
Banned
Yes!! Thank you, hope you like the game!
Here is (the first?) screen of the final version only for NeoGaf:
Whoah, that gun looks crazy. Are those shell casings?!