Hey DEVS I just played your game and had a little Review on it if you'd like to check it out! In short the problem I had was the Monster being stuck and camping me and the door being a little clunky. Overall this was an enjoyable experience! Here is my take on it:
The mirror element to me was perfect, I kept hiding and plotting (which was the intention behind it I'm sure lol) trying to figure out how to get pass this creature. I did notice a few times the creature would get stuck by the boat and I had no choice but to get killed so the creature could spawn somewhere else.
I would like to suggest adding a story with the creature that maybe you have to uncover in the full game. Like maybe someone summed it to cover up a mystery in the harbor or maybe a tainted spirit or tortured soul trapped here due to something terrible or a twist of some sort. Another suggestion maybe adding an element to the game involving the mirror such as having to travel in the mirror world to solve a puzzle to get past a certain point in the real world. Maybe making it a timed thing because the portal is open maybe other creatures can escape... Just a suggestion but either way I am a huge supporter of this project and I a sure it will great in the end! Keep up the great work.
It remembered me a bit of Monstrum: There is an Enemy and you have to escape, in this case, via a boat and you are not allowed to be seen, so hide whenever needed.
The mechanic of the mirror was unique but truly challenging due to it's a mirror. 'Who thougt that'
I would say 8/10, the length was exactly what's needed and like I said, it's unique.
Great concept for a game, only being able to see the monster through the mirror really adds to the tension, especially when I would lose sight of it and only be able to hear it. Only problem I found was keeping track of the monster with the mirror when I was in grass, it made the only option I had was to run and hope the monster was still not about.
This is one of those games that makes me kind of sad, because it has such potential but it's just not for me.
The mirror mechanic sounds great on paper, but in practice, it basically meant "play the game on a smaller screen with backwards controls". Plus the monster makes so much noise that using the mirror is redundant. I got too frustrated too early to really want to see much more of this.
Great premise, but just not my kind of experience.
This was so good, it made me focus for so much of the game! Really like the design of the monster and how it moves! A little frustrating trying to spot it from the bushes though!
WOW, this might be the best horror game I've played on my channel yet! Really love the mirror concept and using it to break the monster's ankles! Looking forward to playing more games!!
Easily one of the more challenging Indie Horror games out there! Def worth checking out to anyone curious. Very much enjoyed this one. Very unique, love the mirror feature, love the creature design.....Play this game if you havent already! Check out the full gameplay in the video!
This Game Was SO MUCH FUN! I loved The Mirror Mechanic It Added a Different element to The Game That I'd Never felt before. Im Excited for more games !
Gave it a Let's Play and my feedback/criticisms (at the end), the environment and aesthetic building of the world is good, my only complaints is the 'AI Cheapness' even while understanding why the AI is the way it is, the game could, in my eyes, hold more value if it were utilized/expanded upon.
Hey, thanks for the feedback! AI is indeed something difficult to figure out and there's a lot of room for improvement. I think what you're looking for is not an ai that's "organic" but rather one that fools you into thinking it's smarter than it actually is. The best example I know is the AI from Alien Isolation, it also "cheats" but it's completely not scripted. You can check out the yt video about it on the channel "AI in Games". We had an issue where if the enemy would be completely unaware of where you are, you would just encounter it once and then leave behind. I agree making it cheat is not the best solution, but it's what we could do in a short timeframe we had :)
Me ha gustado mucho, y aún sabiendo cómo es el ente al que te enfrentas igual sientes el miedo y la presión.
Me ha encantado el detalle de ver a Lovecraft, y también me recuerda a Insmouth.
Me falta el poder seleccionar el gamma para verlo un poco más oscuro, no hace falta traducción porque ya se entiende aunque siempre te gusta leerlo en tu idioma.
Me fascina el sonido de fondo de burbujas marinas, y la idea es fabulosa ; la mecánica es original.
Me gustaría que en un futuro crearan un juego partiendo de esta idea, quiero decir un juego mucho más largo, porque tiene mucho potencial.
Muy buena, equipo!!!
Ps : Teneis pensado llevarlo a Steam? Sería genial!! Si poneis donaciones también aportaría porque desde luego, se lo merece!!
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I liked it a lot, and even knowing what the entity you face is like, you still feel the fear and pressure.
I have loved the detail of seeing Lovecraft, and it also reminds me of Insmouth.
I lack the ability to select the gamma to see it a little darker, no translation is necessary because it is already understood although you always like to read it in your language.
I am fascinated by the sound of sea bubbles in the background, and the idea is fabulous; the mechanics are original.
I would like them to create a game based on this idea in the future, I mean a much longer game, because it has a lot of potential.
Very good, team !!!
Ps: Do you plan to bring it to Steam? It would be great!! If you put donations I would also contribute because of course, it deserves it !!
Hi! We're really happy you enjoyed the game. It will be coming on Steam soon as well, it will be also free. We are not planning to expand on this game in the near future, but we are glad about all the positive responses.
very excited to try out this game from fellow belgian people! i'll be editing my comment once i've played the game, i have very high expectations- this looks really good and original! :)
Great game, really enjoyed it. I saw a game do this concept before, but it wasn't as well executed as this game. My only complaint is that it is a little difficult to use the mirror in the bushes.
This was really cool! I loved the style of the game, almost looked like a painting came to life! Im not great with stealth based games, so this provided a challenge for me, but it was very reasonable and fair! Terrifying enemy, too. Overall, this was a fun and unique experience, fantastic work!
I watched ManlyBadassHero's playthrough on this, really impressive. Overall it's solid, my only real complaint is that the enemy's pathing can result in the player kind of getting stuck in a scenario where they can't survive.
Excellent game. Unique mechanic for the monster, it definitely kept me on my toes and the tension was up. I'd love to see an expanded version of this game. Only real complaint I have is that controlling the game backwards when you're using the mirror is awkward, but that's mostly just me not being able to abstract it out.
I hope these developers keep working on games in the future together.
Thanks, we're glad you enjoyed it! We thought of the mirror control being uncomfortable as an intentional adding to make the game more tense and unsettling. So it's normal you felt that way.
This was the best gaming experience I've faced in 2021. It might not be for all, but I enjoyed a lot the struggle with the mirror, trying to get the creature on it, was hard but awesome at the same time.
The sound design and the ambiance of the game, was very cool! The sound meant a lot on the game, so huge congratulations on this!
I've tried, and struggled for 45minutes to finish the game, and it was fun all the way.
At the end of the video I share more about what I thought about it.
But please, keep going! You have a brilliant future ahead, I can tell that for sure!
This one is creepy boys and girls. Most unique game play mechanic I have seen in a long time. That great strength is also a weakness as it is difficult to maneuver backwards (that is if you want to keep the monster in your sight).
Thanks a lot for the playthrough and the feedback! Walking backwards is supposed to be uncomfortable, gets some time to get used to ;) We really appreciate you taking the time. All the assets were made by the team, we didn't use any store assets, so glad you liked the monster!
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Hey DEVS I just played your game and had a little Review on it if you'd like to check it out! In short the problem I had was the Monster being stuck and camping me and the door being a little clunky. Overall this was an enjoyable experience! Here is my take on it:
This was a great game.
The mirror element to me was perfect, I kept hiding and plotting (which was the intention behind it I'm sure lol) trying to figure out how to get pass this creature. I did notice a few times the creature would get stuck by the boat and I had no choice but to get killed so the creature could spawn somewhere else.
I would like to suggest adding a story with the creature that maybe you have to uncover in the full game. Like maybe someone summed it to cover up a mystery in the harbor or maybe a tainted spirit or tortured soul trapped here due to something terrible or a twist of some sort. Another suggestion maybe adding an element to the game involving the mirror such as having to travel in the mirror world to solve a puzzle to get past a certain point in the real world. Maybe making it a timed thing because the portal is open maybe other creatures can escape... Just a suggestion but either way I am a huge supporter of this project and I a sure it will great in the end! Keep up the great work.
This was actually a great game.
It remembered me a bit of Monstrum: There is an Enemy and you have to escape, in this case, via a boat and you are not allowed to be seen, so hide whenever needed.
The mechanic of the mirror was unique but truly challenging due to it's a mirror. 'Who thougt that'
I would say 8/10, the length was exactly what's needed and like I said, it's unique.
Play it, you won't regret it, i promise!
Great concept for a game, only being able to see the monster through the mirror really adds to the tension, especially when I would lose sight of it and only be able to hear it. Only problem I found was keeping track of the monster with the mirror when I was in grass, it made the only option I had was to run and hope the monster was still not about.
Great game would love to see more.
This is one of those games that makes me kind of sad, because it has such potential but it's just not for me.
The mirror mechanic sounds great on paper, but in practice, it basically meant "play the game on a smaller screen with backwards controls". Plus the monster makes so much noise that using the mirror is redundant. I got too frustrated too early to really want to see much more of this.
Great premise, but just not my kind of experience.
This was so good, it made me focus for so much of the game! Really like the design of the monster and how it moves! A little frustrating trying to spot it from the bushes though!
One of the most original ideas I've seen in a horror game! Scary and Tense stuff, guys! Great job!
NICE GAME
Someone made a fake profile of you guys, and using it to distribute virus.
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https://www.reddit.com/r/itchio/comments/ro10ds/do_not_download_horror_game_wayw...
ran it in a virtual machine and it's actually a trojan. Why itch.io isn't taking it down.
it's been taken down. thx for letting us know
hi, big thx for the great game. greetings from rosti 🎅😘
WOW, this might be the best horror game I've played on my channel yet! Really love the mirror concept and using it to break the monster's ankles! Looking forward to playing more games!!
Easily one of the more challenging Indie Horror games out there! Def worth checking out to anyone curious. Very much enjoyed this one. Very unique, love the mirror feature, love the creature design.....Play this game if you havent already! Check out the full gameplay in the video!
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AMAZING IDEA LIKED IT
nice game!
The mirror mechanic is so well done! I think we have a hit on our hands :) Love the work
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Gave it a Let's Play and my feedback/criticisms (at the end), the environment and aesthetic building of the world is good, my only complaints is the 'AI Cheapness' even while understanding why the AI is the way it is, the game could, in my eyes, hold more value if it were utilized/expanded upon.
Hey, thanks for the feedback! AI is indeed something difficult to figure out and there's a lot of room for improvement. I think what you're looking for is not an ai that's "organic" but rather one that fools you into thinking it's smarter than it actually is. The best example I know is the AI from Alien Isolation, it also "cheats" but it's completely not scripted. You can check out the yt video about it on the channel "AI in Games". We had an issue where if the enemy would be completely unaware of where you are, you would just encounter it once and then leave behind. I agree making it cheat is not the best solution, but it's what we could do in a short timeframe we had :)
Alien Isolation, definitely a good example. Yeah, making it so its harder to predict behavior, scripted or not, is always there too.
Mi Gameplay está en Youtube y en Twitch!!
Me ha gustado mucho, y aún sabiendo cómo es el ente al que te enfrentas igual sientes el miedo y la presión.
Me ha encantado el detalle de ver a Lovecraft, y también me recuerda a Insmouth.
Me falta el poder seleccionar el gamma para verlo un poco más oscuro, no hace falta traducción porque ya se entiende aunque siempre te gusta leerlo en tu idioma.
Me fascina el sonido de fondo de burbujas marinas, y la idea es fabulosa ; la mecánica es original.
Me gustaría que en un futuro crearan un juego partiendo de esta idea, quiero decir un juego mucho más largo, porque tiene mucho potencial.
Muy buena, equipo!!!
Ps : Teneis pensado llevarlo a Steam? Sería genial!! Si poneis donaciones también aportaría porque desde luego, se lo merece!!
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I liked it a lot, and even knowing what the entity you face is like, you still feel the fear and pressure.
I have loved the detail of seeing Lovecraft, and it also reminds me of Insmouth.
I lack the ability to select the gamma to see it a little darker, no translation is necessary because it is already understood although you always like to read it in your language.
I am fascinated by the sound of sea bubbles in the background, and the idea is fabulous; the mechanics are original.
I would like them to create a game based on this idea in the future, I mean a much longer game, because it has a lot of potential.
Very good, team !!!
Ps: Do you plan to bring it to Steam? It would be great!! If you put donations I would also contribute because of course, it deserves it !!
Hi! We're really happy you enjoyed the game. It will be coming on Steam soon as well, it will be also free. We are not planning to expand on this game in the near future, but we are glad about all the positive responses.
the idea is creative, but having a backstory will be even better, keep up the gd work
This was a really creepy game. I like the concept of using the mirror to be able to see the creature. Keep up the great work!
This game looks Great! Keep up the good work team. Maybe could collab on future horror gaming projects.
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creeepy story
Very interesting method of seeing the monster and it made the game alot more interesting as well. Well done.
Here's my channel for other games I have played. https://www.youtube.com/c/Levont
A very original idea that has the potential to be expanded into a full game.
Man that was good.
very excited to try out this game from fellow belgian people! i'll be editing my comment once i've played the game, i have very high expectations- this looks really good and original! :)
The best game I've played in 2021, for everyone to see the real struggle and fun!
Great game, really enjoyed it. I saw a game do this concept before, but it wasn't as well executed as this game. My only complaint is that it is a little difficult to use the mirror in the bushes.
Aside from a couple of little nitpicks, this is brilliant. Short, creepy and fun.
Thanks a lot, awesome playthrough!
I watched ManlyBadassHero's playthrough on this, really impressive. Overall it's solid, my only real complaint is that the enemy's pathing can result in the player kind of getting stuck in a scenario where they can't survive.
Excellent game. Unique mechanic for the monster, it definitely kept me on my toes and the tension was up. I'd love to see an expanded version of this game. Only real complaint I have is that controlling the game backwards when you're using the mirror is awkward, but that's mostly just me not being able to abstract it out.
I hope these developers keep working on games in the future together.
Thanks, we're glad you enjoyed it! We thought of the mirror control being uncomfortable as an intentional adding to make the game more tense and unsettling. So it's normal you felt that way.
Awesome, thanks!
Can you fix the upload so it installs via the itch desktop client ?
Awesome atmosphere. Really impressive gameplay and creature.
Thanks!
Okay, I'll be real with you guys.
This was the best gaming experience I've faced in 2021. It might not be for all, but I enjoyed a lot the struggle with the mirror, trying to get the creature on it, was hard but awesome at the same time.
The sound design and the ambiance of the game, was very cool! The sound meant a lot on the game, so huge congratulations on this!
I've tried, and struggled for 45minutes to finish the game, and it was fun all the way.
At the end of the video I share more about what I thought about it.
But please, keep going! You have a brilliant future ahead, I can tell that for sure!
Thanks! This was a lot of fun to watch, we're glad you enjoyed it! Awesome playthrough!
This one is creepy boys and girls. Most unique game play mechanic I have seen in a long time. That great strength is also a weakness as it is difficult to maneuver backwards (that is if you want to keep the monster in your sight).
Thanks a lot for the playthrough and the feedback! Walking backwards is supposed to be uncomfortable, gets some time to get used to ;) We really appreciate you taking the time. All the assets were made by the team, we didn't use any store assets, so glad you liked the monster!