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Overall★★★★★★★★★★2.76
Fun★★★★★★★★★★1.86
Innovation★★★★★★★★★★3.13
Theme★★★★★★★★★★3.77
Graphics★★★★★★★★★★2.19
Audio★★★★★★★★★★1.79
Humor★★★★★★★★★★2.33
Mood★★★★★★★★★★3.38
Coolness★★★★★★★★★★91%
You press space to control the game.

You can see how it fits the theme when you play the game a second time.

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I used Gamemaker Studio to make the game.

I made some of the sprites in Paint.net, the others I just made in Gamemaker.

The clock sound is from bfxr.

Comments26

timtipgames
timtipgames16 Dec 2013, 16:17
Got the message. Nice approach of the theme.
okmmjyygv16 Dec 2013, 16:20
Still better storyline than Twilight :D
ocarina of lime16 Dec 2013, 16:20
Good concept. Graphics get across the theme well, its about the story more than the graphics I guess. When restarting for the second time it just flashes up quickly before closing wondering if it was meant to happen or not which is a bit confusing. Get's the point across clearly though while sticking to the theme.
bodsey
bodsey16 Dec 2013, 16:52
I wouldn't say it's technically fun, but it's definitely quite a strong take on the theme.
moop
moop16 Dec 2013, 16:56
Interesting not-game. :)
Donuttttauthor16 Dec 2013, 17:26
@Ocarina of Lime - Yes, the inability to restart is intentional, though perhaps I didn't do it well enough. There are a range of stories to hear, and they are selected randomly. But you can only listen to one story.
Coblynau16 Dec 2013, 17:42
Confused to start with but then I got it. :)
etabubu16 Dec 2013, 17:44
Good point, well delivered. Good use of the theme and an important message. Well done.
Marcellus16 Dec 2013, 18:19
best use of the theme i've seen so far, congratulations on this piece of art. 5/5, would recommend.
zconnelly13
zconnelly1316 Dec 2013, 20:56
bahaha, whatttttttt, yes! Nice.
ParaPup16 Dec 2013, 21:13
Not to bad it was a little good all over.
Zenkerdus
Zenkerdus16 Dec 2013, 21:53
That "restart message" was inspiring. I'm intrigued by games that does this "outside game" thing, like Metal Gear Solid & X-Men (genesis/mega drive).
That sound was comfortable (honestly)
Sim16 Dec 2013, 22:26
Simple idea but well executed. My biggest issue is that the clock sounds more like an uncomfortable pop than a tick.
Donuttttauthor16 Dec 2013, 22:44
Thanks for all the comments, it means a lot. I know what you mean about the sound. I must admit is was a last second addition (yeah pun) and I haven't got much experience with sound. Thanks for the feedback!
kunzbe17 Dec 2013, 02:19
Refreshing different approach. But no game? or am I missing something?
henrykun
henrykun17 Dec 2013, 13:03
Nice graphics and story!
lilinx18 Dec 2013, 23:20
Ho wow actually after reading your comment about the several stories I'm really impressed by the idea behind this
theholychicken19 Dec 2013, 20:14
Very nice... simple and sad. The best moment is really to open it again to see the empty bed. Well done!
diegocbarboza19 Dec 2013, 23:07
Very intersting concept! Congrats!
JaymeeMak
JaymeeMak19 Dec 2013, 23:10
Sorry can't play, mac
jomomomo
jomomomo20 Dec 2013, 12:04
Can't play windows games. :-(
Donuttttauthor20 Dec 2013, 12:27
Ah, wish I could have made a Mac version. And a Linux version for that matter. Can only apologise. Next time I'll use something that can run on all operating systems...
davisan
davisan21 Dec 2013, 22:41
Nice concept and brilliant idea!
PaulSB
PaulSB1 Jan 2014, 22:18
Hmm... yes, interesting. I like that there is some meaning being put across here. It's not obvious there are other stories you can get; I wonder if the loss of what you miss could be incorporated somehow.
archaeometrician
archaeometrician6 Jan 2014, 03:58
Excellent use of the theme. The sound is minimal but that's perfect. No need for a soundtrack, only that heartbeat sound. Perfect. I like when game, instead of letting a playing interact with everything, take the lead and tell a story in a unique way. Great work !

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