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From Next Door is a short mystery-horror game developed for the 2016 Pixel Horror Jam, featuring 100% original graphics, story-driven gameplay, exploration and decision making. It draws inspiration from the works of Junji Ito and games like Silent Hill, with the story focused on the eerie and the bizarre.
Story
Namie has just moved into a new house, one that was rented for a too-good-to-be-true price. It seemed like a good idea at first - nice house, low price, fully furnished, quiet neighborhood… but when she comes across a locked room on the second floor, she starts to realize there’s more to the house than what she was told. Why is that room locked? Why did the previous tenant leave the house so suddenly, leaving his things behind? And what’s the deal with the windowless house next door?
Gameplay
The game is largely centered around the story itself, with the player exploring the environment to discover clues and to progress forward. Exploration is the key to uncovering the game’s mysteries - and although the game follows a linear story line, the choices you make will affect how you discover information and, perhaps, even affect the outcome of things.
Length: ~50 min
Warning: Mild jumpscares
Headphones recommended!
Story
Namie has just moved into a new house, one that was rented for a too-good-to-be-true price. It seemed like a good idea at first - nice house, low price, fully furnished, quiet neighborhood… but when she comes across a locked room on the second floor, she starts to realize there’s more to the house than what she was told. Why is that room locked? Why did the previous tenant leave the house so suddenly, leaving his things behind? And what’s the deal with the windowless house next door?
Gameplay
The game is largely centered around the story itself, with the player exploring the environment to discover clues and to progress forward. Exploration is the key to uncovering the game’s mysteries - and although the game follows a linear story line, the choices you make will affect how you discover information and, perhaps, even affect the outcome of things.
Length: ~50 min
Warning: Mild jumpscares
Headphones recommended!
Latest Blog
From Next Door in the spotlight?!
SpaceZeta
Apparently From Next Door has been spotlighted! I'm not sure who to thank, but I'm so honored, thank you so much!
Also, the game has reached over 1k from the page alone (and 4k all around - holy crap!), so I'd like to thank everyone who played it, who Let's Play'd it, who watched someone play it, who left nice comments, who gave feedback, and who just supported the game in general. I hope I can make future games even better!
To celebrate, here's a sketch of Namie (thanks to my new drawing tablet, haha)
Thank you so much, everyone!
Also, the game has reached over 1k from the page alone (and 4k all around - holy crap!), so I'd like to thank everyone who played it, who Let's Play'd it, who watched someone play it, who left nice comments, who gave feedback, and who just supported the game in general. I hope I can make future games even better!
To celebrate, here's a sketch of Namie (thanks to my new drawing tablet, haha)
Thank you so much, everyone!
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CloseWell, it's about 2 years since the dev posted anything related to this game on his Tumblr game page, and almost 6 since the last version was released. Also, here on rpgmaker.net it doesn't seem to be any news or sensation that the dev is doing some “progression” on all the bugs the game contains:
>Can't burn to the ashes the monster in the bath
>The sound effect of the flamethrower is still audible in the credits
>Credits only appears in one ending out of 3 possibles
I'll assume this project has been abandoned by the dev and consequently, the game is officially dead. What a pity tbh.
Fast review: Pros of the game have been already mentioned above, so yeah, the game is cool and whatever. Anything related to Junji Ito has my attention, the same as with witchcraft, haunted houses or Lovecraft. Visuals are fantastic, characters are also something remarkable. I mean, everything has been made to be the spookiest atmosphere possible. And it works, really well.
ETA: 1,50 H
5/10
if you can't finish a job, don't even start it
>Can't burn to the ashes the monster in the bath
>The sound effect of the flamethrower is still audible in the credits
>Credits only appears in one ending out of 3 possibles
I'll assume this project has been abandoned by the dev and consequently, the game is officially dead. What a pity tbh.
Fast review: Pros of the game have been already mentioned above, so yeah, the game is cool and whatever. Anything related to Junji Ito has my attention, the same as with witchcraft, haunted houses or Lovecraft. Visuals are fantastic, characters are also something remarkable. I mean, everything has been made to be the spookiest atmosphere possible. And it works, really well.
ETA: 1,50 H
5/10
if you can't finish a job, don't even start it
I did end up doing a Lets Play on my channel and I do know that some creators would like to see them to see how their content is being portrayed so here it is.
https://youtu.be/1dxI00YoSSE
https://youtu.be/1dxI00YoSSE
author=SpaceZetaauthor=potatotatataYes, you can! If you like you can always link it back to me, I love watching Let's Plays, haha
Hi!
Can I make a let's play of this game?
Here you go! The audio is sucky but yeah. Enjoy XD
SpaceZeta
723
author=potatotatata
Hi!
Can I make a let's play of this game?
Yes, you can! If you like you can always link it back to me, I love watching Let's Plays, haha
I love this game so far! However, I'm confused as to how to save in-game.
Sorry if this is a stupid question, but I just can't seem to figure out how.
Sorry if this is a stupid question, but I just can't seem to figure out how.
SpaceZeta
723
author=shnuggless
10/10 good quality game *clap* *clap* A fine peice of art!
Thank you :D
author=Make_it_MagiK
I just ended playing your game and... it was soooo GOOD! I really enjoyed it although it has really scared me to DEATH! Those "thing's" sounds were sooo creepy, and with headphones were even worse! Anyway, it was a really nice game indeed. Besides I just loved the graphics! Namie is sooo pretty! ^u^
PS: I saw that you are also the dev of "Playground"! I didn't know! I already played the demo and I really can't wait for the complete game!
Thank you so much :D And yes, I'm developing Playground! I need to get my life back together so I can actually finish that game, haha (it's so close though!)
author=Liberty
A walkthrough would be greatly appreciated for the endings. There's nothing worse than a multi-ending game with no walkthrough. I gave up after bumbling around after getting two of the four endings. Good game, though, just... a bit annoying not knowing how to see the other endings.
Also, the bug for the side cabinet is still there (that is, checking the left side of the cabinet in the tatami room after you trip on the curb jumps to the ending where you get taken next door).
(Oh and you can use the colour=window for setting the text colour of a post to the same as the background colour of the post window for spoilers. Instead of white.)
I've been debating about whether or not I should have a walkthrough, on one hand it would be nice to players to be able to enjoy all the endings and such, but on the other I don't want to give all the answers away? Welp. Maybe I can have something like less of a walkthrough and more of a list of hints to get all the endings. Hmm... Thank you, though!
The bug's still there? Damn it, I'll have to fix that on another version.
(And well, that does sound like an easier way to hide spoilers... well then!)
(Also I saw that From Next Door is featured on the front page? I don't know who chooses that, but thank you so much!)
author=JEStaff
Truly the scariest RPG Maker game in a good while, good job!
Loved how the unnatural is slowly, but definitely, attacking the protagonist. Also, despite obviously not needing to develop the characters exaggeratedly, you can still feel attached to the MC.
At last, the 3 ending were very fitting (there are 3, right? the bad, normal and good)
Thank you so much! :D
There are four proper endings! (the good, the best, the bad and the worst!)
JEStaff
300
Truly the scariest RPG Maker game in a good while, good job!
Loved how the unnatural is slowly, but definitely, attacking the protagonist. Also, despite obviously not needing to develop the characters exaggeratedly, you can still feel attached to the MC.
At last, the 3 ending were very fitting (there are 3, right? the bad, normal and good)
Loved how the unnatural is slowly, but definitely, attacking the protagonist. Also, despite obviously not needing to develop the characters exaggeratedly, you can still feel attached to the MC.
At last, the 3 ending were very fitting (there are 3, right? the bad, normal and good)
A walkthrough would be greatly appreciated for the endings. There's nothing worse than a multi-ending game with no walkthrough. I gave up after bumbling around after getting two of the four endings. Good game, though, just... a bit annoying not knowing how to see the other endings.
Also, the bug for the side cabinet is still there (that is, checking the left side of the cabinet in the tatami room after you trip on the curb jumps to the ending where you get taken next door).
(Oh and you can use the colour=window for setting the text colour of a post to the same as the background colour of the post window for spoilers. Instead of white.)
Also, the bug for the side cabinet is still there (that is, checking the left side of the cabinet in the tatami room after you trip on the curb jumps to the ending where you get taken next door).
(Oh and you can use the colour=window for setting the text colour of a post to the same as the background colour of the post window for spoilers. Instead of white.)
Make_it_MagiK
742
I just ended playing your game and... it was soooo GOOD! I really enjoyed it although it has really scared me to DEATH! Those "thing's" sounds were sooo creepy, and with headphones were even worse! Anyway, it was a really nice game indeed. Besides I just loved the graphics! Namie is sooo pretty! ^u^
PS: I saw that you are also the dev of "Playground"! I didn't know! I already played the demo and I really can't wait for the complete game!
PS: I saw that you are also the dev of "Playground"! I didn't know! I already played the demo and I really can't wait for the complete game!
SpaceZeta
723
author=Chivi-chivik
Even if I watched a Let's play of this game I must tell you that you made a truly scary game! Holy shit well pulled jumpscares!!
And you can tell right off the bat this game's a lot like Junji Ito's works XD
I can't make a review 'cause I haven't played it myself but I would give it a high score for sure :D
I'm really glad people have been feeling the Junji Ito vibe, I worried that I wouldn't be able to pull it off :p Thank you so much!
author=LucyDreemurr
Hey :3
I love this game, it's so creepy! But I'm having a problem. I don't know if it's a bug, but seeing what have been said here, maybe it is.It's really a bug after all? :/I can't set the monster on fire when I'm in the bathroom, even when I activate the flamethrower.
Thank you! ^^ And yeah, it's a bug :/ I thought I had fixed this for the 1.3 version but apparently not, so maybe for a next version!
author=Miryafa
5/5 game! (Maybe 4.5) And if you look at the reviews I've done, you'll see that's not a score I give lightly. It had me hooked from start to finish, and with a bit of effort I was able to 100% it. It even left me wanting more. Perfect (or close enough).
Where's the review button so I can write a review of this?
On a side note, you can activate the flamethrower during the credits.
Thank you so much! :D I saw you did find the review button after all, haha.
also okay, I really did not expect that to happen omg
Miryafa
465
5/5 game! (Maybe 4.5) And if you look at the reviews I've done, you'll see that's not a score I give lightly. It had me hooked from start to finish, and with a bit of effort I was able to 100% it. It even left me wanting more. Perfect (or close enough).
Where's the review button so I can write a review of this?
Where's the review button so I can write a review of this?
On a side note, you can activate the flamethrower during the credits.
Hey :3
I love this game, it's so creepy! But I'm having a problem. I don't know if it's a bug, but seeing what have been said here, maybe it is. It's really a bug after all? :/
I love this game, it's so creepy! But I'm having a problem. I don't know if it's a bug, but seeing what have been said here, maybe it is.
I can't set the monster on fire when I'm in the bathroom, even when I activate the flamethrower.
Chivi-chivik
880
Even if I watched a Let's play of this game I must tell you that you made a truly scary game! Holy shit well pulled jumpscares!!
And you can tell right off the bat this game's a lot like Junji Ito's works XD
I can't make a review 'cause I haven't played it myself but I would give it a high score for sure :D
And you can tell right off the bat this game's a lot like Junji Ito's works XD
I can't make a review 'cause I haven't played it myself but I would give it a high score for sure :D
SpaceZeta
723
author=tigergirl158
Not sure if this is the right place to submit this, but I can't extract the game due to the "fromnextdoortheme.ogg" file being broken, apparently? Is it working for everyone else?
Well, no one has mentioned anything about it so far so maybe your download was corrupted somehow? Did you try downloading it again? Otherwise you can try downloading the .exe version over here!
