"There is also a private Ghosts' Choice for the hosts to identify games that were especially innovative or unique!"
Can I get some more clarification on this? What part has to be unique or innovative? The gameplay, story? or overall?
I think you can, the rule on the Jam Page says:
"Games with mature content are accepted when flagged. For disturbing or inappropriate content, we ask that jammers use common sense and flag this on the game page.
We reserve the right to remove any games that are not appropriate or flagged correctly, so please reach out if you have any doubts."
Either way, I'll definitely be using some blood.
Seriously, this jam was great! I learned A LOT about horror in general, The games I made are ok in hindsight, but I've learnt from my successes, and yes, my mistakes, I've started looking into horror more and I would like to know if anyone else knows any good sources? I found a few interesting videos here:
I found these quite informative and useful, I hope it's the same for you! And like I said before PLEASE share your sources. :D
With all the information I'm learning in mind, I've started work on a NEW horror game, you might like it, There's a teaser on my profile, or follow this link.
If you're still having trouble with the monsters I have a little piece of advice:
"The straightest path is not always the right one."
Or in simpler terms, the monsters gain speed on the straights, turning poses a problem to them, you know the classic cartoon chase where you take a sharp turn? where there stuck in one spot slowly turning and running super fast?
Alright, again, thanks for playing! Let's see... The fog should still be there, but I'll check, idk why the phone booth isn't working but I'll check that as well. No, there is no way to kill the Cartoon monsters, they pop out of nowhere PURPOSELY (As they are cartoons they naturally defy all reality), and to use the cinema tape player you need to find the tapes, (try looking in the bathrooms) .
When do you start downloading the games for the Stream? I know we a seven day period for new submissions and I have been using it to update my games, (PATCH NOTES HERE),
so I'm just trying to make sure the game is the best it can be for the Stream... Gotta give your viewers some content ; )
You cannot use audio in your game. Build intensity in other extravagant ways! (+50xp )
-Make a game where You unknowingly help the monster. (+50xp)
-Make a game where YOU BECOME THE MONSTER. (+50xp)
-Create a horror game where YOU are the monster. Can you reverse the average, "player hides from monsters" horror theme?(+25xp)
And I believe: The Game's Average Playtime Must Be Over 20 Minutes. (+50xp) (I may be wrong... tell me if I am!)
175XP total (+ 50XP if I am correct about the playtime)
As I don't have Discord, or permission to use it, I will be posting information on my game patches here. So without further ado:
FEAR: Added a functionality that allows you to customize your mouse sensitivity.
SINS OF THE FATHER: Added a functionality that allows you to customize your mouse sensitivity.
If you downloaded the games and have problems with things like this. please redownload to be able to access these updates.
I'm going to use these seven days as much as I can to test and fix ANY problems you may have. So I humbly request your assistance: If you see a bug, report it either on the game page or here. Thank you! And happy gaming!