game The Forest,a small ''horror'' browser game [DEMO][Version:1.0.3 DEMO]

[Stealth Protector 47]

[The Development for the game as STOPPED--Future updates will only be done on the ''MODS'' Section]

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Introduction:

''The Forest a Game by Cmm97-Productions'' Is now a DEMO to show off some little things I can do using the WIX engine. ''The Forest a Game by Cmm97-Productions'' was suppose to be a full game but because of lack of Stock images and story it couldn't be finished so it is now used as a ''DEMO'' and some games are going to be based on this engine depending on their Style, genre, ect...

 

Old Introduction:

 

 

This year I'm making another Halloween game(way better then the last one).
I need some feedback to see if i'm heading in the right direction.

FULL NAME: The Forest, A game by Cmm97Productions

 

 

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DISCLAIMER:

NEVER EVER WILL I DO SOME REALLY CHEAP JUMP SCARES,Those aren't Horror at all,you could do the same with a picture of a cute cat and putting loud sounds!

I am basing my game on atmosphere(thats why I use Amnesia music).

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Changelog(NEW OPEN UPDATE EACH WEEK-END):
FUTURE UPDATES WILL ONLY BE ON THE ''MODS SECTION''

 

Current version: 

1.0.3 Beta (Demo)

Changes:

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Version:1.0.3 BETA (Demo)

-Added Cmm97Games Menu

-Removed old contact page

-Created Cmm97Mods menu

-Changes to game to make it a [DEMO]

-Bug fixes

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Version:5.0 Alpha

-Created an Intro

-Added better plot

-Repaired Debug Menu

-Updated Dialog

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For the Full changelog Click HERE!
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NEXT OPEN UPDATE: -NO UPDATES PLANNED EXCEPT FOR MODS, Coming soon!-
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THE GAME:
It is now used as a DEMO for Future Cmm97Games games.
 
HERE'S THE LINK TO THE GAME: http://cmm97xx.wix.com/halloween-game-2013
Also don't be afraid of exploring the Options menu (try to find Easter eggs).
 
Don't be shy to critique!
Hope you enjoy it!
 
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FAQ:

Why all these changes?

''The Forest a Game by Cmm97-Productions'' was suppose to be a full game but because of lack of Stock images and story it couldn't be finished so it is now used as a ''DEMO'' and some games are going to be based on this engine depending on their Style, genre, ect...

 

Why does the full name include Cmm97Productions?

Because, I don't want people to confuse my game with other people game's.

 

 

 

the game is stuck in a infinite loading screen...

 

Some pages contain Widgets that are pretty heavy,so it might take some time to load,or sometimes the loading will fail if your internet or Computer isn't strong enough,normally refreshing the page should fix the problem,some pages on the DEBUG MENU don't have an exit button,so you need to go back with the browser .

 

When is the Full game going to be Finish?

The FULL game should be finish Before Halloween 2013 I'll update this thread when theres an OPEN update available.

The Game's Development has Stopped[Except for the MODS]

 

If you have anymore Questions ask them here!

Thanks

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TO DO LIST(you can send your suggestions)(*=Important):

*-Need to make a chase and Puzzle Sequence,

*-Need to make an Intro Page/Prologue,

-Need to Include some cursor puzzles,since it's the only thing I can REALLY do as actions,
-Need to make the game a lot more aesthetically pleasing,
-Need to add more clues and Items(Dah!),
-Need to update this whenever I can.

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BUGS OR GLITCHES:
Also If you find ANY kind of bug please TELL ME,I worked hard to make ,even if it's really short, demo.
So if you find any glitches you can obviously report them on the website but please report them HERE first.
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Suggestions or advices:
Don't be shy to critique!
If anyone wants to give ideas for the game FEEL FREE to do so!
 
Although take note that: I have limitations on the game because of the engine I am using(it's made to create flash websites).
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Additional info:
If you are an artist and want to help me please reply to this thread,I might need some voice actors too...actually tell me what you want to help with and i'll find a way to include you in the TEAM that only consist of me right now... 
 
-Stealth Protector (cmm97)

Edited June 17, 2014 by Stealth Protector

[repsol rave 2,963]

i have no idea if this is a bug or not, but i clicked on that button that says "the thingie" and now the game is stuck in a infinite loading screen...

but for what you made so far this game is pretty good :3 still kinda hard to give feedback on this tough

[Stealth Protector 47]

When I say the DEMO was short....I meant EXTREMELY SHORT!but don't worry because you have a lot more stuff in the option menus,Also don't forget to find the EASTER EGG!

i have no idea if this is a bug or not, but i clicked on that button that says "the thingie" and now the game is stuck in a infinite loading screen...

but for what you made so far this game is pretty good :3 still kinda hard to give feedback on this tough

Thanks I worked hard to make it look good :3 BTW Have you found the Easter egg yet?

 

When I said Feedback I meant how it looks and if the mechanic looks interesting.

 

For the THINGIE page:

It isn't a bug because you went on the DEBUG MENU and clicked on a page,Some pages contain Widgets that are pretty heavy,so it might take some time to load,or sometimes the loading will fail if your internet or Computer isn't strong enough,normally refreshing the page should fix the problem,some pages on the DEBUG MENU don't have an exit button,so you need to go back with the browser .

[repsol rave 2,963]

i think i just found your easter egg XD this is probably the most random thing i have ever seen in my life 

as for feedback, i think the scenery looks nice. tough in the first pic there is a bundle of light coming down from (presumably) the sun. and in the second pic it's night. so maybe change that.

game mechanics feel pretty good. i like that the only indication that you are pointing at a clue is the change in mouse cursor. so no pop up or drop down menus if you didn't click it yet. this makes searching for clues more challenging.

looking foreward to see the rest of this game once you make it

Edited September 7, 2013 by repsol rave

[Stealth Protector 47]

i think i just found your easter egg XD this is probably the most random thing i have ever seen in my life 

looking foreward to see the rest of this game once you make it

The FULL game should be finish Before Halloween I'll update this thread when theres an OPEN update available so keep an eye on this .

And YEP you found the Easter egg XD

 

 

as for feedback, i think the scenery looks nice. tough in the first pic there is a bundle of light coming down from (presumably) the sun. and in the second pic it's night. so maybe change that. game mechanics feel pretty good. i like that the only indication that you are pointing at a clue is the change in mouse cursor. so no pop up or drop down menus if you didn't click it yet. this makes searching for clues more challenging. looking foreward to see the rest of this game once you make it

yes Indeed theres seems to be a Sunlight,I thought I could explain this with a lazy plot-device...it's a street lamp....yeah?

I don't want to change a lot the first scene but it's a rather big problem I might change that right now...Thanks for pointing that out,

 

As for mechanics:

yes it makes it a lot more challenging,also... you gave me an AWESOME idea: why not include a cursor puzzle!I'll try making one first in a new DEBUG MENU page. and if it works i'm gonna keep it for later

[repsol rave 2,963]

i just played it again, and again, and again XD

anyway, it happened a few times that when i click the clue, the screen automatically changes to the next one, without me clicking the arrow icon. the icon stays visible on the second screen, and when i click it on the second screen the box on the location of the fist clue flashes once and the it dissapears.

thought i might share that here

[Stealth Protector 47]

i just played it again, and again, and again XD

anyway, it happened a few times that when i click the clue, the screen automatically changes to the next one, without me clicking the arrow icon. the icon stays visible on the second screen, and when i click it on the second screen the box on the location of the fist clue flashes once and the it dissapears.

thought i might share that here

Thats completely normal because I have limitations on the game since I am making this game on a engine that is suppose to make Flash websites..I need to improvise a little so I make it so when your cursor goes over the arrow it doesn't do anything but if the cursor moves outside of the arrow the scenery changes I based it on people reaction when they see the ARROW,They automaticly click it an when it disappears the cursor is no longer on the arrow so it changes the scenery...

Also do you like that new part I made?I'm going to change it back though so take a nice look it will be a future area

NEW OPEN UPDATE!

A LOT has been added to the game,2 NEW mechanics and 1 New Scene!

Version: 3.7 Pre-Alpha (OPEN)

Changelog:

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Version:3.7 Pre-Alpha

-Added Dialog mechanic

-Added Item mechanic

-Added 3 Dialogs

-Added 1 Item

-Created SCENE 3

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ALSO If anyone wants to give ideas for the game FEEL FREE to do so!

 

Although take note that: I have limitations on the game because of the engine I am using(it's made to create flash websites).

If anyone thinks of a name for the game,or just want to give a suggestion feel COMPLETELY free of doing so I really worked hard on this game. Thanks 

Edited September 8, 2013 by Stealth Protector

[Jokuc 8,174]

It looks okay, I've seen a lot of games like this. One this I dislike about it though is the very big square when you  when you press on a clue, it would be cooler with something else. The images are quite low quality, but it works.

 

And yeah, I found the easter egg. lol. I've actually seen that vid on youtube before ^^

Edited September 8, 2013 by Jokuc

[Stealth Protector 47]

It looks okay, I've seen a lot of games like this. One this I dislike about it though is the very big square when you  when you press on a clue, it would be cooler with something else. The images are quite low quality, but it works.

 

And yeah, I found the easter egg. lol. I've actually seen that vid on youtube before ^^

hehe thanks for testing the game

I get what you are saying,I am going to work on the Clue/Item menus like I wrote in my to do list:

 

 

-Need to make the game a lot more aesthetically pleasing

 

Sorry for low ress I am working on OLD-Stock images,I had a hard time finding them...so yeah.

I still do want to know what you think of the mechanics and if you had fun. :3

Anyways hope you liked it!

[Stancet 689]

The game is pretty good. Extremely short, as you have mentioned, but it has a nice creepy tone and an awesome soundtrack that must have been inspired by Aalborg. Is that where you got it?

 

In any case, I look forward to playing the whole game one day.

[Stealth Protector 47]

The game is pretty good. Extremely short, as you have mentioned, but it has a nice creepy tone and an awesome soundtrack that must have been inspired by Aalborg. Is that where you got it?

 

In any case, I look forward to playing the whole game one day.

I got the soundtrack from: Amnesia the Dark Descent (an AWESOME Horror game!(BUY IT NOW if you never played it!)).

Thanks for the Feedback,The Game will be finish Before Halloween,but stay tune for more Updates!

 

 

One this I dislike about it though is the very big square when you  when you press on a clue, it would be cooler with something else.

 

Oh ok I get what you mean!Those big squares are infact a Photo effect,thats why when you get the clue there's an Image of it,I'll try to make the sound work later.

 

Well when I'll finish the game there will be an intro page for the game telling you what you are doing in the forest(will tell you the Plot).

[ASocialyAwkwardPony 299]

Haven't actually tested the game, but seeing how it is a Halloween game I just wanted to share a bit of advice on the horror part you may or may not be putting into this:
 

Try your best to avoid screamers and jump scares, and instead try to build fear through atmosphere. It's much scarier to know something is stalking you and not knowing where it is than randomly getting your ears blown out. Also that is a thing, you can do jump scares if you have built up to it, but avoid screamer-levels of volume jumps and random pop ups. Blowing out someone's headphones is not scary, it's just painful and potentially dangerous to people with a heart condition. For a good way to do a jump scare, see Bioshock: create a atmosphere of un-safety, and have the enemy sneak up on you while you do other things, but not have it pop out of thin air and not under any circumstances have it scream or pop up so abrupt and loud it makes it feel cheap and cruel. For a good example of atmosphere to create fear, see the first 3-4 Silent Hill games.

[Stealth Protector 47]

Haven't actually tested the game, but seeing how it is a Halloween game I just wanted to share a bit of advice on the horror part you may or may not be putting into this:

 

Try your best to avoid screamers and jump scares, and instead try to build fear through atmosphere. It's much scarier to know something is stalking you and not knowing where it is than randomly getting your ears blown out. Also that is a thing, you can do jump scares if you have built up to it, but avoid screamer-levels of volume jumps and random pop ups. Blowing out someone's headphones is not scary, it's just painful and potentially dangerous to people with a heart condition. For a good way to do a jump scare, see Bioshock: create a atmosphere of un-safety, and have the enemy sneak up on you while you do other things, but not have it pop out of thin air and not under any circumstances have it scream or pop up so abrupt and loud it makes it feel cheap and cruel. For a good example of atmosphere to create fear, see the first 3-4 Silent Hill games.

Thanks for the advice,I wasn't going for cheap jump scares and bad atmosphere anyways.

I have some experience on the Horror genre .

Anyways, I hope you will enjoy the game!

And try to find the Easter Egg! :3

UPDATED THE TO-DO LIST! Expect some of the new Things I added to the list to make it next Week-end!

UPDATED the thread!

New name: The Forest,a small halloween browser game. [3.7 Pre-Alpha (OPEN)]

New Banner:

Why all these changes?

Because,The game just got a name: The Forest, A game by Cmm97Productions

Why does the full name include Cmm97Productions?

Because, I don't want people to confuse my game with other people game's.

 

If you have anymore Questions ask them here!

Thanks

 

-Stealth Protector(cmm97)

Edited September 9, 2013 by Stealth Protector

[Stealth Protector 47]

Information about The next update: 5.0 PRE-ALPHA(OPEN)
Release date: 14/09/13
Name: Intro and Plot Update
This update will Update some of the dialogs and it will create a intro.

If you want to suggest anything for an update,Please do.

Any constructive suggestions are welcome.

 

Also do note that this game is still in PRE-ALPHA.

Edited September 13, 2013 by Stealth Protector

[Stealth Protector 47]

NEW 5.0 ALPHA(OPEN)

Intro and Plot update!

 

Actual version: 

5.0 Alpha (OPEN)

Changes:

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Version:5.0 Alpha

-Created an Intro

-Added better plot

-Repaired Debug Menu

-Updated Dialog

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Edited October 3, 2013 by Stealth Protector

[Sugar Cuddles 402]

Oooh la la~ 

 

I love horror games. I might try this one out sometime 

[Stealth Protector 47]

[The Development for the game as STOPPED--Future updates will only be done on the ''MODS'' Section]

The ''MODS'' section will be pretty cool so stay alert for the updates ^^

What happend?:

''The Forest a Game by Cmm97-Productions'' Is now a DEMO to show off some little things I can do using the WIX engine. ''The Forest a Game by Cmm97-Productions'' was suppose to be a full game but because of lack of Stock images and story it couldn't be finished so it is now used as a ''DEMO'' and some games are going to be based on this engine depending on their Style, genre, ect...

Here is the changelog of changes done to the game so it could become a DEMO in the latest version [1.0.3 Beta[DEMO]:

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Version:1.0.3 BETA (Demo)

-Added Cmm97Games Menu

-Removed old contact page

-Created Cmm97Mods menu

-Changes to game to make it a [DEMO]

-Bug fixes

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A LOT has changed but stopping the development of the Game is for the BEST as there is more games to come!

You can check out my latest Project: The ETERNIA Project

[Stealth Protector 47]

THE MARKIPLIER MOD V1

Has been Added to the ''MODS'' Menu in the game!

You can now try the first mod of all Cmm97Games Games!

Please tell me what you think of it ^^