ACCHA'S PROFILE

When it comes down to it, I think a game is worth making and playing if it presents new experiences that make people see games (and their features) in a new or different light. Innovative mechanics, entertaining twists, or even fresh perspectives on old stuff. Developing your specific game should also develop the nature of games as a whole. Or at least that's my over-romanticized and dramatized view of it.

@Ashes of Emerald, I'd think a game where your choices actually matter is more fun and engaging than one where nothing you do will change the game. As long as it's very clear (or seemingly clear) where each choice will lead the player it should make for an interesting experience... Not to say it should be something clear cut always-good or always-bad; just don't put vague bullshit choices that people don't understand.

Your game will have more drama and be more mentally intense this way, and yes it is true there will be people who don't get any of it. At. All. But for the people who DO get it, the game will stand apart as something (hopefully) greater. It comes down to this: do you want a basic experience for everyone, or do you want a mind-blowing experience for some but not all?

As for horror puzzle difficulty, from what I've observed puzzles are scariest when you quickly know HOW to solve it-- but the way to solve it involves a lot of danger, risk-taking, or squick. Have clear objectives, basically. If players are stuck scratching their heads and not knowing how to proceed they usually just end up getting frustrated instead of scared.

These are awesome, especially the way you're working those cliffs. The icy areas are just gorgeous.

mini heart attack

Well, throwing my support for A Very Pink Game and In Search of Immortality on the table. I'm actually really surprised that A Very Pink Game hasn't been featured; it's always struck me as one of the most memorable rmn games.

I actually agree with Kory-- your game is going to look tiny by that scale! Maybe that's what you're going for, I dunno, but personally I wouldn't play it just because I'd be squinting without a window resizer.

The shapes do look very nice and cute though, with good silhouettes.

Awesome! Keep up the good work~