The Basement DEMO

The atmosphere you are starting to create is really good! Very on point for what little there is to go on so far, knowing that this is just the very basic groundwork for what I'm assuming is going to be a larger game.

Some things to consider/keep in mind while moving forward with this project: there are three very important pieces to the horror genre (in terms of audio/visual media), which are pacing, story, and sound design. Don't be afraid to use silence and background noise to your advantage. What is the story you are trying to tell? Is it one that is important to you? Why? What makes a horror story compelling, at least to me, is what it says about the human condition. The perspective that you add to that through the story you're telling is what will make the game stand out. Finally, watch your pacing. I say this as a advice from someone who has had to work through pacing issues in my own writing lmao. Pacing matters in most media, but horror especially because you're trying to build suspense so that the scares hit harder when they come. I've also stalled in several horror games due to frustration when the game's mechanics overshadowed the story.

Anyway, apologies for writing a novel here lmao. I just really love the genre, and genuinely want to help if I can. You might know all this already, and obviously will have your own ideas about what works. Either way, I really look forward to seeing what you come up with!

If it's one thing I like it's nerd girls who make games :) (call me). Anyway, I want to point out to others that this is an experience and should be reviewed as such and done so fairly. Keep criticism constructive because we want to build up indie devs and not tear them down. With that said as an experience the environment looks good. Adding sound and music will help. Where you go from here depends on what you want the player/viewer to feel. But you have a descent start on which to build. I did make a video but for some reason the framerate and audio are buggy so I am not uploading it. 

This was an incredibly short horror game which was lacking in all areas. There was a lack of player interaction with the surroundings and a proper intriguing storyline for the game, causing the game to be very incomplete and dull. I appreciate the usage of flashing lights, dark corridors and the theme of a school but the player doesn't have to do anything besides from walking to the whiteboard and touching it to end the game. Thus, it would be good if the creator of the game actually play other horror games to know more about how a complete horror game should be like.

Thank you for reading my comment and I wish you good luck in your future endeavours.

I mean it looks cool, but I dont get it. You walk over to the white board and thats it?