Something is very different from how I remember playing Mario64 as a kid... I can't quite place it. Is it the sense of horror? The presence of death looming around every corner? Is it the evil entity that haunts the castle and my dreams?
yo this was really good. you should def continue development on this sick ass project. I liked the sound design a lot and the tension of hearing Peach through the walls and not knowing exactly where she was. Overall great job :)
I have some ideas for the game if you would like to hear them:
1. In the room with a large clock, near Bowser's final level, you must solve a clockwise puzzle, but if you fail, the clock will chime, alerting Peach ghost.
2. In the infinite stairs area, it could be the same, if you don't get all the trophies, the stairs will be endless, and they could also make noise to alert Peach ghost, and where are the Peach paintings on the stairs, when these are endless, that they see the photo of Peach ghost.
3. In the area of the second level, where there is water and the entrances to the levels of fire and desert, there is an area with water, there could be a hidden ghost eel, which will stalk you, you notice it because the water will move where this is and you must get out of the water before it catches you.
4. I have an idea for the third level area, the corridor where the pictures of the water and mushroom levels are, where the doors to the large and small levels are, and the room with the mirrors. There could be ghosts of Toads, who haunt you like the Boos, and like the weeping angels of Doctor Who: that is, they follow you if you turn your back on them, but if you see them they stay put.
5. Why does Mario go to the castle? Maybe someone sent him a letter of help, it could be Toadsworth or Luigi, the princess has him trapped somewhere and if you collect all the statues you will free him and Peach ghost will rest in peace, and if it is Luigi who you rescue, he could appear at the fountain in the backyard, where the statue that says "L is real" is.
6. I have a theory that Mario couldn't save Peach after she was kidnapped and that's why she died, and that's why he hunts Mario: for revenge. So you could face her after getting all the statues in the same battlefield where you face Bowser for the last time, with a star shape, and while being chased he must collect star pieces that will hit Peach, and repeat that 3 times until that her soul is appeased, she forgives Mario, and the soul of the princess finally rests in peace.
7. The last idea is that there could be power-ups, some mushrooms, that keep Mario's stamina full for just a few seconds.
Ok I read all of them and they are pretty good! I already had some of them in mind and you'll be able to see them on the next update, so we'll see if you like how I've implemented them lol
It always happens. There should be an option that says more info or something and then you can open the game anyway. (My pc isn't in english so I'm not 100% sure)
More Info > Run Anyways (probably an unknown publisher warning)
I believe Windows keeps track of how many times any given times software runs on their operating system, and after seeing a program get run so many times across the world it gets comfortable. But at first it will display warnings to users.
- in general, new monster (or a quirk about peach develops) per section of castle?
-The water in the basement, something DEFINILTY has to be done with that. Like maybe it floods suddenly. or alerts some unwanted attention.
- the eel comes for you if you go in water. Perhaps a star powerup lets you swim fast enough to evade it and reach another section?
-you know the haunted piano with teeth? would be funny if something else in the castle did that out of nowhere.
- dark mario comes from mirror room, maybe acting as your reflection at first, but then the AI takes over and it gets a mind of its own and slowly starts walking towards you?
-dry dry bones spawn somewhere in castle field protecting a statuette. Not a main threat, but they slowly walk towards you as a group outside until you get indoors and its kinda unnerving. Maybe unexpectedly, mario encounters them again behind a door and they resume their chase.
- some of the paintings have hands come out and reach for you if you get too close? A spooky scare at first, then mechanically turns into a "you have to risk running to get past this safely " area
They're all good ideas and I'm already working on some of them, such as the eel and having more enemies. I'll have to see if I'm gonna be able to implement some of the others; maybe with some minor changes
Don't feel pressure! I was just spitballing since I felt inspired. I love that your adding the eel since so many people said that was scary growing up haha. I wasn't one of them, the most scary thing in the game for me was the wierd door designs of the haunted mansion paired with spooky music.
this game was truly terrifying, the confined space of the castle made for an uncomfortable gameplay experience and there was never a time I felt safe. The scare could be scarier of course, thats my one critique but other than that, an awesome experience (Gameplay starts at 1:13)
This is such a wild idea, but it works super well! It's neat to explore something most people know well in a totally different context. Will be interested in seeing what the full game is like, props to the developer!
tf happened to peach? y'know what i don't care i'm just gonna make some random theroy that peach died 2 weeks ago, she haunts her own castle, and hates mario for not protecting her.
This is a really nice horror game! I cant wait to see what updates and things you add to the game! Its pretty silly. There are some problems such as the jumpscares being weak and how you just collect stattuettes and then hide whilst peach roams around. But over its a nice game! Anyways get this game before nintendo kills it.
Even though I haven't beat it yet, I can say that the game is really fun and enjoyable.
One thing I'm having problems with is the corridor to the back of the castle. It's so long that when Peach is chasing after me I run out of stamina way too quickly.
It was enjoyable! My only possible criticism is the stretch between the garden and the main part of the castle can rely a bit on luck, being very difficult to escape if she happens to head that way.
This is truly amazing as a demo and I'm looking forward to the full release. "Peach" had me freaked out while I was trying to sneak around the castle. Awesome job Dev!
If this demo is anything to go by, then the full version of this game will be sick! I love how you nailed the graphics and the sound, and the atmosphere was spot on and top quality! I loved this. This is my 2nd attempt at finishing the whole demo, I hope you enjoy it!
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Kinda reminds me of Baldi's Basics in Education and Learning.
Something is very different from how I remember playing Mario64 as a kid... I can't quite place it. Is it the sense of horror? The presence of death looming around every corner? Is it the evil entity that haunts the castle and my dreams?
yo this was really good. you should def continue development on this sick ass project. I liked the sound design a lot and the tension of hearing Peach through the walls and not knowing exactly where she was. Overall great job :)
This game was really fun. My son and I really liked it and can't wait for the full game to come out.
I played this for a comeback video, and I don't regret anything!! I'm excited for the full game and hope you enjoy me playing.
(02:51 is gameplay start)
I can't play this game. It's too intense lol
But man, it's FUN!!!!!!
Normally dont care for games like this However this one surprised me with the fun i had. I would play again for sure
It's me ! Marioooo !
Great game, gave me alot of nostalgia, especially with the sound effects
Good game my dude can't wait for more
I'm still waiting on the full game bro lol
one of my fave childhood games meets amnesia meets devour (kinda)? sign me up!
I have some ideas for the game if you would like to hear them:
1. In the room with a large clock, near Bowser's final level, you must solve a clockwise puzzle, but if you fail, the clock will chime, alerting Peach ghost.
2. In the infinite stairs area, it could be the same, if you don't get all the trophies, the stairs will be endless, and they could also make noise to alert Peach ghost, and where are the Peach paintings on the stairs, when these are endless, that they see the photo of Peach ghost.
3. In the area of the second level, where there is water and the entrances to the levels of fire and desert, there is an area with water, there could be a hidden ghost eel, which will stalk you, you notice it because the water will move where this is and you must get out of the water before it catches you.
4. I have an idea for the third level area, the corridor where the pictures of the water and mushroom levels are, where the doors to the large and small levels are, and the room with the mirrors. There could be ghosts of Toads, who haunt you like the Boos, and like the weeping angels of Doctor Who: that is, they follow you if you turn your back on them, but if you see them they stay put.
5. Why does Mario go to the castle? Maybe someone sent him a letter of help, it could be Toadsworth or Luigi, the princess has him trapped somewhere and if you collect all the statues you will free him and Peach ghost will rest in peace, and if it is Luigi who you rescue, he could appear at the fountain in the backyard, where the statue that says "L is real" is.
6. I have a theory that Mario couldn't save Peach after she was kidnapped and that's why she died, and that's why he hunts Mario: for revenge. So you could face her after getting all the statues in the same battlefield where you face Bowser for the last time, with a star shape, and while being chased he must collect star pieces that will hit Peach, and repeat that 3 times until that her soul is appeased, she forgives Mario, and the soul of the princess finally rests in peace.
7. The last idea is that there could be power-ups, some mushrooms, that keep Mario's stamina full for just a few seconds.
Ok I read all of them and they are pretty good! I already had some of them in mind and you'll be able to see them on the next update, so we'll see if you like how I've implemented them lol
you have any idea when the next update is coming out
The 0.2.0 version is coming out on halloween
omg cannot wait
That's great i can't wait for Halloween.
when i try to open the game windows tells me it contains files which will damage my pc and wont let me open it
It always happens. There should be an option that says more info or something and then you can open the game anyway. (My pc isn't in english so I'm not 100% sure)
More Info > Run Anyways (probably an unknown publisher warning)
I believe Windows keeps track of how many times any given times software runs on their operating system, and after seeing a program get run so many times across the world it gets comfortable. But at first it will display warnings to users.
thanks
Random scope creepy ideas
- in general, new monster (or a quirk about peach develops) per section of castle?
-The water in the basement, something DEFINILTY has to be done with that. Like maybe it floods suddenly. or alerts some unwanted attention.
- the eel comes for you if you go in water. Perhaps a star powerup lets you swim fast enough to evade it and reach another section?
-you know the haunted piano with teeth? would be funny if something else in the castle did that out of nowhere.
- dark mario comes from mirror room, maybe acting as your reflection at first, but then the AI takes over and it gets a mind of its own and slowly starts walking towards you?
-dry dry bones spawn somewhere in castle field protecting a statuette. Not a main threat, but they slowly walk towards you as a group outside until you get indoors and its kinda unnerving. Maybe unexpectedly, mario encounters them again behind a door and they resume their chase.
- some of the paintings have hands come out and reach for you if you get too close? A spooky scare at first, then mechanically turns into a "you have to risk running to get past this safely " area
They're all good ideas and I'm already working on some of them, such as the eel and having more enemies. I'll have to see if I'm gonna be able to implement some of the others; maybe with some minor changes
Don't feel pressure! I was just spitballing since I felt inspired. I love that your adding the eel since so many people said that was scary growing up haha. I wasn't one of them, the most scary thing in the game for me was the wierd door designs of the haunted mansion paired with spooky music.
Don't worry, I already had some of them in mind. Btw idk why people think bbh's music is creepy, it's one of my favourite lol. I may be weird idk
So simple, but so fun, I love it! I can imagine so many ways this game could expand given the source material!
Jesus Christ!!!! I keep hearing her saying "Mario" even after i closed the game. I'm being haunted.
This is such a wild idea, but it works super well! It's neat to explore something most people know well in a totally different context. Will be interested in seeing what the full game is like, props to the developer!
tf happened to peach? y'know what i don't care i'm just gonna make some random theroy that peach died 2 weeks ago, she haunts her own castle, and hates mario for not protecting her.
Don't worry friends that's just a THEROY a
DOG THEROY
the full version came out?
Not yet, but I'm working on it
Oh, cool. Sounds fun.
ok :)
good game, i'm so scared now
Great game, I made a theory but it is probably crap, if you wanna see it I made it on scratch https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/745326572/
It's a really good theory, we'll see if you're right or not lol
I'm probably wrong, Because I made it cuz I was bored and was looking for games to make a theory on. But thank you for the compliment :)
What a game oh wow! perfect sense of nostalgia and suspence. i cant wait to see what the full game will be like!
This is a really nice horror game! I cant wait to see what updates and things you add to the game! Its pretty silly. There are some problems such as the jumpscares being weak and how you just collect stattuettes and then hide whilst peach roams around. But over its a nice game! Anyways get this game before nintendo kills it.
Absolutely love this games, it was amazing and I want to see the full game!!
Downloading it before Nintendo ruins our fun times
Even though I haven't beat it yet, I can say that the game is really fun and enjoyable.
One thing I'm having problems with is the corridor to the back of the castle. It's so long that when Peach is chasing after me I run out of stamina way too quickly.
But overall, it's a really good game. Well done!
It was enjoyable! My only possible criticism is the stretch between the garden and the main part of the castle can rely a bit on luck, being very difficult to escape if she happens to head that way.
This was such an awesome Mario horror game! Will there be a full game?
Yeah, I'm actively working on it
Love it 8/10,it brought back allot of good memories,well made.
This game fire, can't wait for the full release !
Sup CM9 this game is better than I thought. I LOVE IT :D
This is truly amazing as a demo and I'm looking forward to the full release. "Peach" had me freaked out while I was trying to sneak around the castle. Awesome job Dev!
If this demo is anything to go by, then the full version of this game will be sick! I love how you nailed the graphics and the sound, and the atmosphere was spot on and top quality! I loved this. This is my 2nd attempt at finishing the whole demo, I hope you enjoy it!
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is this only a demo?
Yes, but I'm working on the full game
will it be free?