This game is really good, I'm shocked you were able to make it in 3 days. It was genuinely pretty creepy and I loved that once the main character started to a little crazy on day 4 you had the windows boarded up and things moved in front of them. It was a nice touch to see that the level wasnt staying exactly the same.
Also, did you use a shader to get that effect that the camera has that is making everything kind of fuzzy? it was an excellent design choice to do that and I'm curious if that's what you did, and if it is then did you find that shader somewhere or make it yourself?

This entry is without a doubt one of the standout gems in the jam! Almost everything about it is near perfection or simply perfect. I can't help but adore this game!

When it comes to horror games, this is a shining example of how it should be done. Instead of relying on cheap jumpscares, the focus is on building tension, suspense, and that lingering feeling of unease. It's truly captivating and keeps you on the edge, never knowing if you're truly alone or not. The gradual descent into madness is masterfully executed. I absolutely love it!

The story, though simple, is fascinating and well-paced. I won't give away too much, but the way the game evolves and changes to reflect each passing day is incredibly immersive and exciting. And let's talk about the art style! The camera effects used create a stunning and unique visual experience. It has a retro vibe that sets it apart and adds to the overall charm. I can't praise it enough! (also curious on how you did it, I know the outline is a unity asset but that retro pixelation is really cool! I wonder how? haha)

If I were to nitpick, the Unity terrain occasionally reveals its ugly shortcomings, but the distinctive art style mostly masks any noticeable flaws. Additionally, in the final part with the police, the ability to clap did undermine the tension a bit. I couldn't help but burst into laughter, it was like the main protag was like "you got me, you win our game of hide and seek, BRAVO!". It might be worth considering implementing a script or modifying the player control to disable the clapping function specifically for that part. Other than that, this game is an absolute joy. As a horror game enthusiast, it provided a perfect short experience that never grew stale and avoided relying on cheap scare tactics with hyper-realistic blood or clichéd spooky characters. It's a truly delightful psychological horror experience. Amazing work!

Probably the most polished of all the games I've played from this jam so far. It's quite the incredible product for 3 days of work, I'm impressed!

It was a wonderful use of the "echoes" theme, I enjoyed the story and of course I absolutely loved the visuals.  Undoubtedly in the top 5 games created for this jam.

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I really liked how you could see the state of the house deteriorate throughout the game matching the mental state of the character, the overall mood was very eerie and was great for a horror game. I do think the player experience is wildly different if you read the itch.io page or not, I imagine I would've been quite confused at first had I not read it but at the same time I almost feel that it gives too much away and takes a bit from the mystery of it all. Perhaps try wording it to be a bit more vague and mysterious rather than directly stating the whole murder scenario.

If I were to make any direct critiques I would recommend making it so the player can't clap in the final cutscene with the police because it was honestly a little goofy to have this tense moment only to be able to just start clapping randomly.

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Fantastic work though! I had a lot of fun and enjoyed what I saw. I'm excited to see what you make in the future!

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Very very nice game, although i couldnt get past day 2, i went over to the speaking car, but nothing happened :/

I have to know how you got your game to look like this, it looks amazing. what did you do to the camera? and how did you get that cool outline?

This was a short and sweet game and I enjoyed playing it.

Its very polished and that's amazing for a game jam entry. The story was a bit hard to follow but I still understood it in the end. The audio design and visuals are great. The mechanics are clever and I like how the scene slowly changes as you play, it makes for a more immersive experience. My favorite part of this game was the TV sequences.  overall a very neat entry and well done!

I liked the effort put in the environment, the tiny bits of narrative here and there and the clap mechanic. I'm not a fan of horror games like this because at this point they're a bit stale, but good job overall!

Took me way too long to figure out how the clap worked but damn what an experience ! The overall atmosphere was so good !

It's just a shame that you can see the ugly Unity terrain behind the few trees, maybe you could try putting the fog at the same color as the sky ?

I liked the segments where the clap mechanic was utilized. It was unsettling doing the clap, and then hearing something else clap way off in the distance.