I had never had the chance to try this game before!
I found it to be a really good game. I liked the enemy AI, although it wasn’t much of a challenge for me (in fact, in the two levels available, I never encountered it or was chased). I did find it funny that in the parking lot level, the PCM was "camping" the fuel, there was no way to get it out of there. XD
Something that felt a bit odd to me was how objects only appear after interacting with something else (like the toolbox not appearing in the scenario unless you first interact with the door). These are minor details, but they confused me a little. On the other hand, I did enjoy that the appearance of these objects is randomized, which adds a bit of replayability to the game.
Lastly, I really liked the game’s intro, it turned out spectacular, and the detail of the PCM turning its head on the "Play" or "Exit" screen was a great touch.
Congratulations!
Good game, Niven!
Quite short, simple yet effective. I loved the company of the little dog, although during my wanderings, it ended up getting bugged in a box, but that's okay.
The ending really shocked me; I honestly didn't expect it to go that way. On another note, excellent atmosphere.
Since it's such a short game, there's not much to analyze, but I still want to congratulate you and wish you a Merry Christmas! :)
Excellent game, Niven!
The story is quite dark and cruel, I loved it. The plot "twist" reminded me a bit of Daniel's Nightmare, one of my own games, except you handled the madness factor much better.
I managed to unlock both endings, and I didn’t encounter any bugs along the way. I can honestly say that each of your games is better than the last.
Congratulations!
Thank you so much for playing the demo!
You really have to understand that this was my first big project, and it's already a few years old. I know there are many issues in the demo, not just the misplaced checkpoint (since at that time, I didn’t know how to program checkpoints), but also with the translation, which was very bad.
But to be honest, the game has a pretty clear visual guide: the cursor in the middle. If the cursor disappears, you’re in a cutscene, and if the cursor is active, it means you can move. Therefore, in the part with the door, the cursor is still active, meaning you can move. Now, I know that part is very dark, and it was a big mistake that I didn’t fix, but it’s not impossible to pass. You just have to turn around, find the couch, and left-click on it.
I really appreciate your feedback; these are things that over time (and with other game releases) I’ve gradually fixed as I’ve gained more and more experience.
I can assure you that the final version of The Moon Has Faded Away will turn that 2/5 into a 5/5, I guarantee it.
Thank you so much for playing Daniel's Nightmare, Mr. Solaire!
I know there are some parts that are a bit tricky or not very well implemented. I could have fixed them with an update, but the game has been up for quite some time now, so I don't think I will.
I plan to expand the universe of Daniel's Nightmare and the story behind "Augustine" (or "The Entity"), and its connection to some of my other games (both past and future). So, I’m really glad you enjoyed the game so much. :)
By the way, some of the sounds are from free-use libraries, so it's normal that they might sound familiar to you.
Impressive, Niven!
I have to say the game really surprised me, although I had to play it twice—I'm not sure if it was due to a bug (or maybe my own stupidity), but I'll comment on it here.
As a developer, you know where objects are hidden, so you think they'll be easy to find (always in the developer's mind). But when someone outside the development plays the game, it becomes much harder for them to find that object since they don't know where it could be.
This doesn't necessarily mean that I found it difficult to locate the notes at the start of the game, but here's where the "bug" (or my own idiocy, as I mentioned) comes in. After collecting almost all the notes, a new one is supposed to appear next to some rocks, but it never showed up (even though I checked the area thoroughly).
However, on my second playthrough, I found the note within seconds. So, my conclusion on that is either I was too dumb and missed it the first time, or it really had bugged out.
That small hiccup doesn't take away from the fact that the game is amazing, with a dark story and Lovecraftian horror elements (which I loved). Without any doubt, I can say this is one of your best games, Niven.
Best of luck with what's to come in the future!
Impressive!
This game has such a strong "Cry Of Fear" style and vibe that it hooked me instantly. I've played your other games, and I can say you’ve improved a lot. I admire your work, tayoDEV.
I don’t know if this was an oversight, though it’s understandable given the note at the beginning of the demo, but there’s a way to fall off the map (there’s a gap between some buildings without collision that allows for this bug).
Either way, this demo is incredible. Did you make the animations? If so, they’re amazing and really well done! I wish I could make them that smooth.
Impressive!
I was completely blown away by the game; I didn't expect the twist it took, and I loved how everything made sense in the end. The style of the game is utterly unsettling (in the best way possible), the few jumpscares it has are perfectly well done, and the story is brutal.
As a developer, I wonder how you made the animations look so... strange. It's something that added a lot of points, and I'm thoroughly impressed.
Excellent work, and I hope to see more from you (or your team) in the future!
