Hi! Thanks for sending the link to your game! I'll start with the positives:
- The VHS filter is great, setting a distinct atmosphere for the game. It’s pretty intense, but I think it fits perfectly for a game like this.
- It’s cool that there's some voice acting. There may not be much, but it adds something to the experience.
- Great sound effects. Windows have one sound, doors another. There's quite a lot of sound variety, which is a plus.
- Not a bad storyline. It’s simple but includes a plot twist, which is always a good addition.
- The jump scare literally scared the pants off me! Big points for that.
Now, for the downsides:
- The visual style is a bit rough. Maybe I’m nitpicking, but I think the characters could look scarier, and the environment less cartoonish.
- I spent a long time looking for the knife. I think I searched the house five times but couldn’t find it. It turns out it was on the table, blending with the table’s texture, and the table was in the dark. It would’ve been helpful if the table had a light on it.
- I didn’t really like that the keys for the doors just appear out of nowhere. I understand that it’s a game trigger and that you can’t let players into certain rooms too soon, but it could’ve been handled more smoothly.
Overall: The game is short but spooky. The jump scares are pants-wettingly effective, and the plot twist works pretty well. It might’ve helped to focus more on the quest logic, especially finding the keys, and I would’ve loved a little cutscene at the end, showing the protagonist sneaking into the house and killing people. Thanks for sharing the game—it was awesome to play!