Most clichéd comment. It consists of pixels, and just because "pixel art" is supposedly a thing, it wants one to call it "pixel art". But the composition of the pixels is just serviceable in fulfilling a style and is a small part in how the atmosphere is created.
Not really. The sprites are extremely small thus requiring less work, many tiles are cluttered, over dithered and sloppy looking, doesn't demonstrate a lot of knowledge or experience in pixel art techniques and in general is just messy looking. It's just generic serviceable pixel art like a lot of indie devs use. They cheat by completely smothering it in bloom and other modern effects which defeats the purpose of pixel art. blowing it up to resolutions it was not meant for and hiding the blandness and unpolished nature of the pixel art with assloads of effects is what makes you perceive it as good. It's not close to games made by real pixel artists like Iconoclasts or Owlboy.
@@cleanchimera3870 You can actually push the cat off the ledge to save it, although you will initially upset it. You can go back to that area before touching the creatures hand so im not sure what the scene looks like when the cat dies (I like cats so i'm not sure I want to...) Game is looking like it might have secrets like this already. I wonder if there are any more like this in the demo alone... Maybe you can avoid pushing the girl in the ditch too...?
This game is a testament to what I have always been telling people about horror in any audio-visual medium: If you really want to do horror well, the first thing you want to nail down is sound design.
Goodness, I love this game's animation and attention to detail! The little girl using the grate to get up after falling out of the vent or how the flip-face monster leaped around and clung to walls. It's eye candy
Not so hidden anymore it seems, youtube algorithm brought me here, and I think that I'm not the only one. I mean it's too well made, this game will be popular for sure.
The atmosphere is so calm, yet unsettling. Reminds of me of Hollow Knight, the feel of loneliness is similar, here even more due to lesser amount of enemies (which is fine for me - I prefer embracing the story and world instead of fighting). The music and sounds really captived my imagination, would love to play it with headphones in.
You see that the game is made with love when the pixel art and the animation are just perfect. Like, real, every action in game have a unique animation
I don't know why, but when a horror game includes rain, I feel a little bit less scared. Maybe it is because I find rain relaxing (unless it is a thunder storm)
The visual effects are what makes this game great. Reminds me of the last night, which takes it one step further by having pixel art objects rendered as 3d objects, with physics applied.
The color suddenly changing on that chase sequence making things extra intense. A yank from that blue calm atmosphere. That sword guy changing the gameplay from flight to fight. I’m invested.
I love how you can see how the last character is used to all of this! Especially compared to the other, who was struggling being chased. Anyway, this game looks really interesting.
Wow, the tiny animations of the environment and character along with the impeccable sound design make this game shine to a polish. It kept me so engaged somehow (granted, I love pixelart games).
This game is a gold mine imo. The art, the music, the voice over, the gameplay, the way it draws you to it's story, the way it peaks your curiosity and interest to play more - I'm swooned. I'll buy this for sure!
I don't often get to hear Cassandra Lee Morris acting in a softer, more somber voice. It's a really nice change of pace. I'm super into this game. It's beautiful and the sound design is fantastic.
Damn this pixel art game has some really smooth and nice animations, good job devs Too bad the knight scene was too short And too bad we dint get to give the well girl her key
Absolutely amazing. Def have to check it out, that gameplay looked pretty gold at the end. One critique, though, in case the creator reads this. The game is very atmospheric, especially in the first half. There are tons of lovely little touches and flourishes, such as the ballista hitting the wrong thing and hurt states. As such, when things behave according to more videogamey rules, they stand out unattractively. Namely, the black goo burst against the wall had it’s blood disappear, the first ballista bolt disappears instead of staying lodged in the gate goo, some items (like arrows) look natural and built into the environment, whereas others (key, pickaxe) are floating like Minecraft items (either is fine, the more atmospheric enviornment one or the gamey floating one for more visual indication, just consistency is key). Second, be wary of things like the knocking boy down thing. It seems to happen just if you pass him. Unless it’s played for humor or some forced dramatic metaphor on how progressing is bad OR some type of clue that the hero is actually a jerk despite player actions, it comes across as somewhat cheap. It’s a limitation of a 2D viewing on what is implicitly a 3D world and breaks suspension of disbelief a bit, as a player actually there could get around the child without hurting it, thus the player blames the game for railroading or the world becomes unbelievable.
This is not a a mechanic This is just a scripted event If it was a mechanic then you would need to use to progress You pushed the girl because the game wanted you to Not because you needed to
@@Joey099 yeah the impact of those moments is always lost when the game requires it to progress. the game forcing you to do something, then chiding you for doing what it made you do, feels like it's punishing you for playing and at that point it's just condescending refund time. you having the option to easily jump over the girl but choosing not to because it's faster/easier to knock her down/you didn't think to try is better, although the game would have to telegraph that you have that choice in the first place somehow.
Very solid. I'd buy it. The atmosphere and ambiance is stellar. My one critique is on how crisp the environments are but how blurry-looking the character is. On the opening scene I saw walls, tables, shelves, and a bed --- all easily identifiable, and then there was this blobby mass of something in the bed. I couldn't tell it was humanoid until she stood up.
Instantly relatable. I mean who hasn't got up, looked at their bedroom door and thought "no... today is the day I trash my room and slither into that grotty vent up on the wall" Ahhh memories
The plot reminds me of the way Dark Souls tells you its story: blurry explanations, sublime themes, as if I were at a cultist's sermon, a half-dead world and the omnipresent suffering. The gameplay is mostly puzzle and exploring, not sure where the horror is, except for that chase scene, but it quickly loses its "terrifying touch" after you realise that you'll just safely respawn after that black thing with a mask gets you. The animation and sounds are great, I wonder what are those little light thingies that you kept collecting throughout the game? Collectibles? Health items?
wow, the gameplay for the pickaxe guy and the thief are so different and are so complimented by the story and atmosphere. some textbook gamedesighn here.
That looks really cool And the way the story is narrated its pretty immersive and for the most part well done But in my humble opinion i think it lacks the trasition of the music to be more smooth and subtle (can remember the terminology for that sadly)
I like to imagine how I'd feel if someone gave 8-year-old me a gameboy cartridge with this on it. I think my imagination would still have been to premature to appreciate all the aesthetics beyond the raw beauty of it all.
Where did I see this game? Oh it was already on my wishlist!! The art, the movement, the animation are top notch! I would add gameplay from the looks of it but I haven't played it yet! I do not know your intent but for some reason the old man part didn't convey me any tension o fear. Maybe it is because I am not playing it directly or maybe it's the softness of the music, or maybe it weren't your intent.
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This game makes me feel oddly safe, any games with a rainy atmosphere are a welcome.
Rainy = good
no predators roam in the rain... very old instincts...
Which is a very interesting reaction, because everything about this game sets me on edge. But in a good way.
Like walking in a fine day and seeing monsters roam around you.
May I recommend you Rain World then?
"I REALLY REALLY WANT TO GO OUT"
"Now I don't know if I want to go out."
#cats
17:17 R.I.P Cat
Cats? Humans!!
then it died. I hate cats
@@a_random_lizard I have one question for god *WHY?!*
@@koko6504 why?! (~_^)
16:20
It syncs so good
And it really looks like alpha wanted the cat to get out its one of the most cutest moments in alpha's gameplay
And then it is killed...
What syncs?
@@googlewolly the movements
if you push it, it lives
Woah, that’s some nice pixel art.
Right? I was impressed as well!
Most clichéd comment. It consists of pixels, and just because "pixel art" is supposedly a thing, it wants one to call it "pixel art". But the composition of the pixels is just serviceable in fulfilling a style and is a small part in how the atmosphere is created.
Not really. The sprites are extremely small thus requiring less work, many tiles are cluttered, over dithered and sloppy looking, doesn't demonstrate a lot of knowledge or experience in pixel art techniques and in general is just messy looking.
It's just generic serviceable pixel art like a lot of indie devs use. They cheat by completely smothering it in bloom and other modern effects which defeats the purpose of pixel art. blowing it up to resolutions it was not meant for and hiding the blandness and unpolished nature of the pixel art with assloads of effects is what makes you perceive it as good.
It's not close to games made by real pixel artists like Iconoclasts or Owlboy.
@@fukgoogle5257 then show me how good your pixel art bro
@@bfkc111 I agree. Your comment _is_ rather cliche.
Never seen pixel art being used in this style and color scheme, before. It looks so stunning and beautiful.
Awww, you tried to comfort the little girl, so sad...
yep, can we also take in fact that the fast masked beast leapt at the cat child and killed it.
@@cleanchimera3870 You can actually push the cat off the ledge to save it, although you will initially upset it.
You can go back to that area before touching the creatures hand so im not sure what the scene looks like when the cat dies (I like cats so i'm not sure I want to...)
Game is looking like it might have secrets like this already. I wonder if there are any more like this in the demo alone...
Maybe you can avoid pushing the girl in the ditch too...?
This game is a testament to what I have always been telling people about horror in any audio-visual medium: If you really want to do horror well, the first thing you want to nail down is sound design.
Now this is some art. Reminds me of between Distraint and Hollow Knight. I'm interested in this
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@@azelfie1041 *I'M I N T E R E S T E D I N T H I S*
The sound design in this game is fantastic!
Was just about to write those exact words.
Watching this with a stereospeaker phone feels amazing
Goodness, I love this game's animation and attention to detail! The little girl using the grate to get up after falling out of the vent or how the flip-face monster leaped around and clung to walls. It's eye candy
it really is
Me: -Oh, what a cute little kitten... Lets help out this poor creatue..
17:17
*-NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!...*
I've played it and if you backtrack the cat is actually okay!
@@tallysvideoemporium8966 Wait, really? My goodness, that is... I have no words, such a relief.
I accidently pushed cat before going to the next room
@@c1borgen no... nonononono, I am not listening.
Night_Sniper if you push the cat it ends up ok, if you don’t push him....
Now that's a hidden gem for sure. Sound design is insanely good. Everything is really in point here. Atmosphere is amazing
Not so hidden anymore it seems, youtube algorithm brought me here, and I think that I'm not the only one. I mean it's too well made, this game will be popular for sure.
the sound does so much to add more depth to the world, the levels sound so big
The atmosphere is so calm, yet unsettling. Reminds of me of Hollow Knight, the feel of loneliness is similar, here even more due to lesser amount of enemies (which is fine for me - I prefer embracing the story and world instead of fighting). The music and sounds really captived my imagination, would love to play it with headphones in.
The animation, sound design and music are all top notch. Very impressive
I love the blue, gloomy art style
You see that the game is made with love when the pixel art and the animation are just perfect. Like, real, every action in game have a unique animation
18:05
The game suddenly goes away from horror and puzzles to Dark Souls
You made me say it...
It’s the dark souls of platformers
I don't know why, but when a horror game includes rain, I feel a little bit less scared. Maybe it is because I find rain relaxing (unless it is a thunder storm)
The visual effects are what makes this game great. Reminds me of the last night, which takes it one step further by having pixel art objects rendered as 3d objects, with physics applied.
The color suddenly changing on that chase sequence making things extra intense. A yank from that blue calm atmosphere. That sword guy changing the gameplay from flight to fight. I’m invested.
The Knight just ended that poor dude
No hesitation
Knight? That dude with the sword reminded me more of one Assassins from Assassin's Creed. Particularly because of that hookshot thing he had.
Knight
I love how you can see how the last character is used to all of this! Especially compared to the other, who was struggling being chased.
Anyway, this game looks really interesting.
Wow, the tiny animations of the environment and character along with the impeccable sound design make this game shine to a polish. It kept me so engaged somehow (granted, I love pixelart games).
This game is a gold mine imo. The art, the music, the voice over, the gameplay, the way it draws you to it's story, the way it peaks your curiosity and interest to play more - I'm swooned. I'll buy this for sure!
I don't often get to hear Cassandra Lee Morris acting in a softer, more somber voice. It's a really nice change of pace. I'm super into this game. It's beautiful and the sound design is fantastic.
I remember my game design professor recommending this to me a long time back before it was released, glad it picked up some traction
Game looks amazing. I like the different characters, and how each has their own style. Very well done.
19:48 that wall wanted NO smoke with the knight 😂😂 cleared out quick
2:26 - I thought 009 sound system was going to play
Same!
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Lok... That cat character is so on point. "I want out" "...I don't want to go out anymore"
This game has the mood, action, suspense, and atmosphere to become a RESOUNDING success in the gaming community.
I had this on my wishlist for as long as I can remember, just release it already
17:17 I'd be lying if I said that little distressed meow from the cat-boy we met earlier didn't break my heart just a tad.
I remember this game. It's been on my wishlist for almost 2 years now. I cannot wait for it to be released.
2:26 I LEGIT THOUGHT THE SONG WAS GOING TO PLAY.
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Damn this pixel art game has some really smooth and nice animations, good job devs
Too bad the knight scene was too short
And too bad we dint get to give the well girl her key
This Man is popping off! New vid everyday!!!!!
reminds me so mucch of heart of darkness! that chase scene seems very inspired by the one in heart of darkness at least.
Absolutely amazing. Def have to check it out, that gameplay looked pretty gold at the end.
One critique, though, in case the creator reads this.
The game is very atmospheric, especially in the first half. There are tons of lovely little touches and flourishes, such as the ballista hitting the wrong thing and hurt states. As such, when things behave according to more videogamey rules, they stand out unattractively. Namely, the black goo burst against the wall had it’s blood disappear, the first ballista bolt disappears instead of staying lodged in the gate goo, some items (like arrows) look natural and built into the environment, whereas others (key, pickaxe) are floating like Minecraft items (either is fine, the more atmospheric enviornment one or the gamey floating one for more visual indication, just consistency is key).
Second, be wary of things like the knocking boy down thing. It seems to happen just if you pass him. Unless it’s played for humor or some forced dramatic metaphor on how progressing is bad OR some type of clue that the hero is actually a jerk despite player actions, it comes across as somewhat cheap. It’s a limitation of a 2D viewing on what is implicitly a 3D world and breaks suspension of disbelief a bit, as a player actually there could get around the child without hurting it, thus the player blames the game for railroading or the world becomes unbelievable.
The music at 18:59 was both calm and epic at the same time! Idk, it just sounds cool!
2:24 Is that the intro sample in 009 Sound System Dreamscape?
Lmao i was just waiting for the song to start
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"ok guys welcome to my inmost let's play"
I'm so glad someone else heard it, I thought it was another tab that randomly redirected. lol
Dig the storyline/art man, the world interaction details makes the game feel loved. Yet another game ABG highlighted and I appreciate 🙇 All the best!
10/10 no joke can't wait to see the rest
The rest of the game is super depressing
@@Gucci_Gam3r In a good way or a bad way? Like emotional story or wasted potential? I hope its the former cause this looks super good so far
@@teatree7334 good way
@@muddposs yeah I watched a playthrough of it it was definitly depressing in a good way
Was following this game for a while, absolutely stunning visuals!
That giant at 2:18 is my favorite. I don't know why. I haven't finished the video yet, but I hope he doesn't try to kill you.
4:30 NNNOOOOOOOOOOOO, why is this a mechanic????
It made me sad too
This is not a a mechanic
This is just a scripted event
If it was a mechanic then you would need to use to progress
You pushed the girl because the game wanted you to
Not because you needed to
@@Joey099 yeah the impact of those moments is always lost when the game requires it to progress. the game forcing you to do something, then chiding you for doing what it made you do, feels like it's punishing you for playing and at that point it's just condescending refund time.
you having the option to easily jump over the girl but choosing not to because it's faster/easier to knock her down/you didn't think to try is better, although the game would have to telegraph that you have that choice in the first place somehow.
The attention to detail! The motion the sound! The interactions with the world! This is so stunning!
The animation is so smooth
Like i didn't know people can do that with pixel art
Very solid. I'd buy it. The atmosphere and ambiance is stellar. My one critique is on how crisp the environments are but how blurry-looking the character is. On the opening scene I saw walls, tables, shelves, and a bed --- all easily identifiable, and then there was this blobby mass of something in the bed. I couldn't tell it was humanoid until she stood up.
But the fact that the game tried to comfort her is the most wholesome thing I've seen today
As a pixel artist I envy this game visual
i really appreciate the fact you don't do commentary on these playthroughs
the art style is amazing , it is oddly pretty . really draws you in .
WAY too much love was put into this game. The attention to detail is scary.... in a good way.
Just finished this on switch about a month ago.
Absolutely amazing sound and atmosphere.
I need more games like this.
Instantly relatable. I mean who hasn't got up, looked at their bedroom door and thought "no... today is the day I trash my room and slither into that grotty vent up on the wall"
Ahhh memories
This is totally Insane. Gorgeous Pixel Art & yes how can I forget about the game atmosphere. It's hauntingly beautiful. Kudos to the team.
thanks for not adding a bunch of cringe nonstop commentary like most tubers and just play/show the game
The plot reminds me of the way Dark Souls tells you its story: blurry explanations, sublime themes, as if I were at a cultist's sermon, a half-dead world and the omnipresent suffering. The gameplay is mostly puzzle and exploring, not sure where the horror is, except for that chase scene, but it quickly loses its "terrifying touch" after you realise that you'll just safely respawn after that black thing with a mask gets you. The animation and sounds are great, I wonder what are those little light thingies that you kept collecting throughout the game? Collectibles? Health items?
wow, the gameplay for the pickaxe guy and the thief are so different and are so complimented by the story and atmosphere. some textbook gamedesighn here.
Wow the weather in this game is very beautiful and cozy, I would be sleeping all day! Or drink coffee looking out the window :3
Beautifully crafted, thanks for the discovery ^^
2:17 sound sample is the intro to a 009 Sound System song
My dude I gotta play this now, such a beautifully well done melancholy feeling game
wow this one is off the chain. great work to the devs
I've been waiting for this to come out on PC for a while now. Nice to see that we can at least play a demo for now.
This game is made so beautifully, I can't even see tilesets. Looks like every pixel is set handmade.
There is no tilesets. Everything is handmade
Inmost looks great and the audio is excellent! I'd give it two 👍🏻👍🏻 Corny, I know, but hey, don't care.
The All-Spark?
2 years later, I remembere dyou playing this and decide I'll be buying the game. Better lat than never!
That looks really cool
And the way the story is narrated its pretty immersive and for the most part well done
But in my humble opinion i think it lacks the trasition of the music to be more smooth and subtle (can remember the terminology for that sadly)
" I want to go outside with all my heart!"
"No, I don't."
-Cats
Really gives me starbound vibes (not surprising *chuckles in fish* ). Overall I really loved how it turned out.
The Developers did a really good job just from this demo shows. This looks like its going to be worth playing.
I like to imagine how I'd feel if someone gave 8-year-old me a gameboy cartridge with this on it. I think my imagination would still have been to premature to appreciate all the aesthetics beyond the raw beauty of it all.
It's awesome! I like the rain, the darkness and the whisper
Amazing game! And I don't even understand a single thing about the plot. Nicely done!
Am I the only one who absolutely LOVES this art style??
The animation and sound design are insanely good!
4:32 kid:why did you push me
Then you jump down too try to comfort him because you was sorry lol
2:26 sounds like the first few seconds of 009 Sound System Dreamscape
I would really love to make music for darker games like this. Wish I could somehow get into that wave
The sound and the ambience is soo good
8:35 GOTY material for being able to stroke the cat.
A demo is finally out after all these years!!
Oh wow, I remember playing an early access of this at EGX back in 2018, didn't realise it was out
Wow
I love this kind of platform games, and the dark ambient/story/music.
Simply... AMAZING ❤
Just finished this game. What a beautiful, harrowing journey.
Gorgeous art style. Brilliant narrative and game design.
I'm there every night. I know these paths by heart.
17:16
CATBOY NOOO
Reminds me a tiny bit of INSIDE. That melancholy atmosphere and 2D gameplay. Nice find.
The sound design here is so fucking good
Amazing production value, though the sound effects seem over the top
Where did I see this game? Oh it was already on my wishlist!!
The art, the movement, the animation are top notch! I would add gameplay from the looks of it but I haven't played it yet!
I do not know your intent but for some reason the old man part didn't convey me any tension o fear. Maybe it is because I am not playing it directly or maybe it's the softness of the music, or maybe it weren't your intent.
Strange but beautiful. Good arts, good animations and good sound quality.
2:26 sounded like a very familiar song that i think most of us here knows
the animation is so smooth i like it
Damn this a real flashy and dramatic horror adventure
Very interesting, gonna keep an eye on this one, hopefully a switch release.
Love this! In which platforms will it be available?