Ludum Dare #53compo
Temporal Messenger
A short story about sending messages to your past self.
Controls: Mouse or space/enter to continue dialog.
Tools used: 1BITDragon + audacity for music. Aseprite for art. Unity game engine.
Other: Characters drawn using Guildmaker7 sprite template: https://despairparty.itch.io/guildmaker7-templates Everything else from scratch.
I spent way too much time writing and rewriting the plots for this entry. There may be numerous grammar mistakes or visual bugs. But hopefully I was able to *deliver* the feelings I was aiming to achieve!
If the embed html doesn't work, please play on itch!
Also, please no spoilers in the comments! Thanks and hope you enjoy the game.
Controls: Mouse or space/enter to continue dialog.
Tools used: 1BITDragon + audacity for music. Aseprite for art. Unity game engine.
Other: Characters drawn using Guildmaker7 sprite template: https://despairparty.itch.io/guildmaker7-templates Everything else from scratch.
I spent way too much time writing and rewriting the plots for this entry. There may be numerous grammar mistakes or visual bugs. But hopefully I was able to *deliver* the feelings I was aiming to achieve!
If the embed html doesn't work, please play on itch!
Also, please no spoilers in the comments! Thanks and hope you enjoy the game.



Comments17
I love the fact that all characters have the same face, that is a good use of assets!
Yeah love the story.
The scar on the face was a nice visual narration. I got to steal this idea and send it to past myself... \*\*MACHINE NOISES \*\*…..
And the fact that the grand-dad came up with such a modern joke!!! Could he have used the service too? :eyes:
Great job, it was touching.
@sdelay @elementary @kykypy3o8 The sprites should definitely be more distinct from one another. I spent way too much time on portraits and plots that I overlooked this aspect. Thanks for the feedback
@fnkee The setting is in the future so grand-dad probably knows a thing or two about wifi LOL
@emily-ttg This is my first attempt in making a story/visual novel game, I can definitely improve my writing and narration. Also, you are right about the UI. Next time I'll make sure the UI style matches the rest of game design to make it more consistant! Thanks for the feedback
The English could use some review, and it didn't seem like the ending changed based on which selection I made (or maybe I misclicked?). But those are minor nitpicks.
I'm amused by the comment about his past self looking so different when they look almost the same.
Great entry.