Thanks for fixing the bug with the candles, at last, I managed to complete the game. It was short and sweet, I have to admit I didn't expect the ending and, from the very beginning, I was thinking about whether the main character was involved in his family's disappearance. But I was wrong, so the ending got me by surprise. Well done. There are some minor flaws in the gameplay logic (for example, in my opinion, it would be better not to allow the player to enter dark areas until he finds a light source. In my case, I missed noticing the lighter during my first play, so at one point in the game, I was stuck inside the house after the lights went off), but other than that I enjoyed the environment and the creepy sense of isolation.
The game is creepy and atmospheric but it's also confusing. I wasn't able to complete it, unfortunately. Once the house lights start to explode one by one, I'm locked inside, and it's pitch dark. I wasn't able to find any lighter (or maybe it was well hidden and i didn't see it). I can hear someone weeping and knocking but I couldn't figure out where. Probably the game needs a bit more polishing, otherwise, it would be a nice one.
Maybe would be nicer to prevent the player from entering dark areas without a lighter. I was able to enter the garage and play the VHS in the darkness, but I think the game should have prompted something like "It's too dark, I should get a lighter first", or something like that. Usually, this technique is quite common in horror games.
If the player is forced to search for a lighter at the very beginning, it could also help to avoid being stuck in the dark inside the house later on.
Another problem I noticed: when I went to search for help in the neighbor's house, suddenly the game tells me there is a stranger looking through the window. At first, I didn't know if it was intended for my house or someone else's house because I wasn't able to see the stranger. Maybe adding a close-up of what was happening could be helpful too. Eventually, I figured out it was my house when I saw the lights upstairs going on and off.
All in all, I like this game, and being all alone there was very effective.
I'm sure you will do even better in your next games.
Hi, I replayed the game and I found the lighter, however, it seems there is a bug after the lights explode: the candles do not appear on the floor. There is a candle upstairs but it says the candle is dead. I spent about 30 mins looking at every corner of the house in case I missed triggering something, but nothing else I found. I can hear the knocking and have no idea where it comes from.
I see its been fixed now I did encounter an issue with the tapes just showing up as white and the next obj not triggering.
That being said cool concept could use a little refinement couldn't tell where the window tapping was coming from it came through both speakers in my headphones so I couldn't tell what window it was coming from.
the game is broken, there's no gates to enter the garage, I restarted the game a couple of times still wouldn't work and for some reason the third time I did it the VHS player was floating outside the garage
First VHS was inserted played but only showed a white screen, however the dialogue still triggered ("maybe the neighbors saw something"). Second VHS was inserted, white screen, no trigger.
Sorry for this bug, I released the new version where white screen was fixed, you can download new version. But if you still have problems with the VHS triggers, please send me video.
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Thanks for fixing the bug with the candles, at last, I managed to complete the game. It was short and sweet, I have to admit I didn't expect the ending and, from the very beginning, I was thinking about whether the main character was involved in his family's disappearance. But I was wrong, so the ending got me by surprise. Well done. There are some minor flaws in the gameplay logic (for example, in my opinion, it would be better not to allow the player to enter dark areas until he finds a light source. In my case, I missed noticing the lighter during my first play, so at one point in the game, I was stuck inside the house after the lights went off), but other than that I enjoyed the environment and the creepy sense of isolation.
The game is creepy and atmospheric but it's also confusing. I wasn't able to complete it, unfortunately. Once the house lights start to explode one by one, I'm locked inside, and it's pitch dark. I wasn't able to find any lighter (or maybe it was well hidden and i didn't see it). I can hear someone weeping and knocking but I couldn't figure out where. Probably the game needs a bit more polishing, otherwise, it would be a nice one.
Hi, you can find the lighter on the kitchen at the begining, you must take it before you go to garage first time.
And here is the tip, how you can use, when all lights explode.
Thanks for feedback!Thanks for the tip, I will try it tonight.
Maybe would be nicer to prevent the player from entering dark areas without a lighter. I was able to enter the garage and play the VHS in the darkness, but I think the game should have prompted something like "It's too dark, I should get a lighter first", or something like that. Usually, this technique is quite common in horror games.
If the player is forced to search for a lighter at the very beginning, it could also help to avoid being stuck in the dark inside the house later on.
Another problem I noticed: when I went to search for help in the neighbor's house, suddenly the game tells me there is a stranger looking through the window. At first, I didn't know if it was intended for my house or someone else's house because I wasn't able to see the stranger. Maybe adding a close-up of what was happening could be helpful too. Eventually, I figured out it was my house when I saw the lights upstairs going on and off.
All in all, I like this game, and being all alone there was very effective.
I'm sure you will do even better in your next games.
Hi, I replayed the game and I found the lighter, however, it seems there is a bug after the lights explode: the candles do not appear on the floor. There is a candle upstairs but it says the candle is dead. I spent about 30 mins looking at every corner of the house in case I missed triggering something, but nothing else I found. I can hear the knocking and have no idea where it comes from.
Unfortunately, I can't reproduce this problem now, I'll try to test the game on other computers and try to fix it.
hi, i saw one candle upstairs but when I tried to left click on it with the lighter it says the candle is dead. How can I turn it on? 🤔
Hello, new version released where bug with candles was fixed.
I see its been fixed now I did encounter an issue with the tapes just showing up as white and the next obj not triggering.
That being said cool concept could use a little refinement couldn't tell where the window tapping was coming from it came through both speakers in my headphones so I couldn't tell what window it was coming from.
Me gustó la atmosfera muchísimo!
mi tv se quedaba en blanco cuando ponía la cinta, debería ser así?
me quede atascado en la parte donde debo correr de casa.
buen juego!
Perdón por la pantalla blanca, hay una nueva versión disponible para descargar donde se soluciona este problema.
Este video debería ayudarte a ponerte en marcha.
¡Gracias!
Muchas gracias! volveré a jugarlo y por fin sabré que le paso a mi familia
How do I get into the garage?? 😂 I haven't even watched the tapes
Just go closer to the garage gates and wait a second, it will open automatically)
the game is broken, there's no gates to enter the garage, I restarted the game a couple of times still wouldn't work and for some reason the third time I did it the VHS player was floating outside the garage
The VHS tapes don't work and I can't progress past watching tape #2.
So you can't insert VHS 2 and play it? Is everything ok with the first VHS?
First VHS was inserted played but only showed a white screen, however the dialogue still triggered ("maybe the neighbors saw something"). Second VHS was inserted, white screen, no trigger.
I have video of it since I was recording for YT at the time if you need. Let me know.
Sorry for this bug, I released the new version where white screen was fixed, you can download new version. But if you still have problems with the VHS triggers, please send me video.