OUTCRY312'S PROFILE

This review is very well done Accha. You pointed out pretty much all the issues that come with this concept. Further, I'm glad you went about assessing it the way you did, taking into account my focus on story and gameplay. I am a game designer and writer after all.

So first, this Fast-Forward button was brought up when Seiromem was playing. Indeed, I'd need a programmer to script this up. However I know all the script would have to do is manipulate frames. Everything that happens in the stages is about frames. The amount of frames it takes to walk, text pop-ups usually appear for 120 frames or 180 frames, and there is a wait corresponding to each text before the next pops up. Basically it's ALL about frames, so I think it's possible!

In terms of difficulty, this is probably the most tricky thing to work with. While I can maybe come up with ideas like "dead end" clues to screw with your deduction, it won't make it more difficult for roamers. So I definitely need to brainstorm ways to make it difficult to run into these clues if your just randomly going places... hmmm, and it's complicated to the point that I might need a scripter for this too!

I hope my contest version fixes up the dialogue somewhat. Introductions are always the weakest part of my writing, and this intro went through so many changes in a month, perhaps that's why it's the least refined I suppose. I'm a bit more happy with my conclusion and it's impact on the story going forward. But I did spend the most time with the level, over two weeks of the development, maybe three. And I love how it turned out in terms of writing. Perhaps I need to actually write my cutscenes out more, to insure I have successfully conveyed impact in my writing. I wrote the level out completely and... whad'ya know!

In terms of all the borrowed custom resources, I'm happy with my decisions, from a game designer's perspective ;) anyway. I didn't have time to count on my composer friend and artist friend. They aren't in my team or anything and they are busy with their own things. So yeah, I wanted graphics and audio other then the default, sought them out, and this is the outcome! The taller sprites I prefer over the smaller vx ones because... well, there's room for more detail and they look better to me.

And finally, the overall concept of my game. I'm happy you find I executed it successfully! That was the main goal, and it appears my goal to write a pretty good story at the same time was reached as well. The scope change for this game definitely helped it become what I wanted it to be, and this project is definitely going to see more coming in the future! Thanks for the review!

So uhhh, I just had a worrying thought. My submission on the IGMC site links to my RMN page specifically. I put in the description of the RMN game profile that my entry is version 1.4 and anything later is not for the contest. I'm worried still though, this is acceptable right?

author=Yellow Magic
I was the sole developer on my team, but I'd by lying like a rug if I said my beta testers didn't count as much as myself.

Right, same here. I had five core testers. You're not alone in that regard!

author=accha
@outcry ahhh you like a challenge eh? Yeah, the last boss gets really tricky if you don't have some of the good painting techniques... good luck though!

I actually got stuck a few times throughout it too, didn't know where to go until it smacked me in the face. And the second round of those switch puzzles threw me off. I was expecting to jump on them like earlier, but it would just transfer me to the next spot. I got kinda lost and confused :P. I have a feeling I've missed something uhm... *cough* I have not found any painting techniques. I was wondering why it kept asking which technique to use :P.

And the final version for this contest is out! Now to start planning out a longer version with more levels and stuff while I wait. Fingers crossed I do well in the competition!