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What are the best gaming moments of the last decade? by Azrael in c/gaming@beehaw.org

[-] Azrael@lemmy.ca 6 points 6 hours ago

Not sure if "best" is the right word, but Joel's death scene was so impactful, even when I knew he had it coming and had to happen.

Also, over a decade ago but imGamous 2 evil ending when you last encounter Zeke. Oof, what a gut punch!

Are AAA Games too bloated? by Azrael in c/gaming@lemmy.zip

[-] Azrael@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 day ago

Stray was a good one! There's a tiny one called The Last Day of June on PlayStation Plus (I think it's still there) that I liked too. It's at most 4 hours, but the story guides it, if you like that kind of game.

Are AAA Games too bloated? by Azrael in c/gaming@lemmy.zip

[-] Azrael@lemmy.ca 8 points 1 day ago

I agree, a game can just be a "game". It doesn't need a story to be fun. My issue with the current trend isn't that games "need" a story, it's the bloat added to fun games to keep you in them artificially.

From battle passes and special currencies for multiplayer games to thousands of tiny, pointless collectables in single-player games that are there just to keep you busy.

Hell, Tetris is the most played game in the world (or close to it), and it has no story and no bloat.

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Are AAA Games too bloated? (lemmy.ca)

submitted 1 day ago by Azrael@lemmy.ca to c/gaming@lemmy.zip

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Games in the AAA space tend to be "forever games." Almost demanding all of your free time to enjoy it. Even single-player ones, like Elden Ring and the new God of War(s), they have a story, but they want you to be in their worlds for as long as possible.

Don't get me wrong, I love a good story, but can we get shorter games? Like, concise experiences that are free of bloat?

I find myself ignoring AAA announcements because I "know" they will be games that take forever.

I'm working on a Sci-fi Point and Click adventure called Hope: A Sky Full of Ghosts. A demo is coming in a few weeks, and I would love a wishlist if the game sounds like your jam. by Azrael in c/gaming@lemmy.ml

[-] Azrael@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 day ago

Thanks! ☺️ Let me know your thoughts 😊

I'm working on a Sci-fi Point and Click adventure called Hope: A Sky Full of Ghosts. A demo is coming in a few weeks, and I would love a wishlist if the game sounds like your jam. by Azrael in c/gaming@lemmy.ml

[-] Azrael@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 day ago

Thanks for taking a look ☺️. There are no AI or ARG elements to the game. Are you able to elaborate on what made you think that was the case?

I'm working on a Sci-fi Point and Click adventure called Hope: A Sky Full of Ghosts. A demo is coming in a few weeks, and I would love a wishlist if the game sounds like your jam. by Azrael in c/gaming@lemmy.ml

[-] Azrael@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 day ago

Thanks! The Steam page still needs some (loads) of work but it'll get there ☺️

Open World Games: yay or nay? by Azrael in c/gaming@beehaw.org

[-] Azrael@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 day ago

Glad to know you like them ☺️

Open World Games: yay or nay? by Azrael in c/gaming@beehaw.org

[-] Azrael@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 day ago

Thanks! I think I will. I just need to get over myself on this.

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I'm working on a Sci-fi Point and Click adventure called Hope: A Sky Full of Ghosts. A demo is coming in a few weeks, and I would love a wishlist if the game sounds like your jam. (store.steampowered.com)

submitted 2 days ago by Azrael@lemmy.ca to c/gaming@lemmy.ml

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Hope: A Sky Full of Ghosts is a sci-fi point-and-click adventure where you, as Agatha Hope, captain a disjointed crew on a stolen spaceship. Your goal? Escaping the corporate tyranny on Earth.

Your decisions and wits will decide the course of the mission, your relationship with the crew and whether you survive or not.

It blends the spirit of old-school point-and-click games with a deep narrative full of character and secrets.

Dialogue choices, puzzles and minigames will help you unravel the ship's secrets and reveal your crew's motives

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Open World Games: yay or nay? (lemmy.ca)

submitted 2 days ago by Azrael@lemmy.ca to c/gaming@beehaw.org

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As I get older, I notice that the open world formula is tiring! I much prefer a linear game told well than the same game with add-ons.

I was looking forward to Days Gone. I haven't had it spoiled for me, so I picked it up and when I realized it was open world, it killed my enthusiasm for it.

I just can't go hours on end forever just because.

For me, open worlds are almost a Nay! I've heard great things about Days Gone, and I want to play it, but the amount of time it will take to go through the story, because it's open world, I don't know. I get tired just to think about it.

What about you? Do you enjoy open-world games? Do you seek them?

I'm working on a Sci-fi Point and Click adventure called Hope: A Sky Full of Ghosts. A demo is coming in a few weeks and would love a wishlist if that sounds like you jam. by Azrael in c/gaming@beehaw.org

[-] Azrael@lemmy.ca 4 points 2 days ago

That's awesome! "Another World" is indeed one of the visual inspirations for the art style 😉. Good eye 😉.

You really are observant, the dialogue options are that big because at first we aimed for mobile too then quickly realized this game is not a mobile game and are yet to update the UI for dialogues.

We will eventually do it, but there's only two of us working on it in our spare time so making sure the frame work is fully there is our priority.

99% of the features are present, 90% of the story outline is complete so everything is falling into place and we aim to launch late 2026. Wish us luck 🤞.

Nitpick away! The more nitpicking the more encouraging it gets for us. That means, that only surface level issues are present. (🤞😅)

As for the teaser trailer, yeah that needs to change, once the demo is out you'll see that changes are needed too. I'd love to hear your thoughts when we release it.

Thanks for the encouragement and support! 🥳

It means a lot 🤩

I'm working on a Sci-fi Point and Click adventure called Hope: A Sky Full of Ghosts. A demo is coming in a few weeks and would love a wishlist if that sounds like you jam. by Azrael in c/gaming@beehaw.org

[-] Azrael@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 days ago

Thank you!!! 😊

Yes! We are planning to make a new trailer in the next few weeks. 😁

I'm working on a Sci-fi Point and Click adventure called Hope: A Sky Full of Ghosts. A demo is coming in a few weeks and would love a wishlist if that sounds like you jam. by Azrael in c/gaming@beehaw.org

[-] Azrael@lemmy.ca 2 points 3 days ago

Thank you!! 🤩🤩🤩

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I'm working on a Sci-fi Point and Click adventure called Hope: A Sky Full of Ghosts. A demo is coming in a few weeks and would love a wishlist if that sounds like you jam. (store.steampowered.com)

submitted 3 days ago by Azrael@lemmy.ca to c/gaming@beehaw.org

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Hope: A Sky Full of Ghosts is a sci-fi point-and-click adventure where you, as Agatha Hope, captain a disjointed crew on a stolen spaceship. Your goal? Escaping the corporate tyranny on Earth.

Your decisions and wits will decide the course of the mission, your relationship with the crew and whether you survive or not.

It blends the spirit of old-school point-and-click games with a deep narrative full of character and secrets.

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I was told to bring my Sci-fi Point and Click adventure to you! It's called Hope: A Sky Full of Ghosts. I'd love it of you checked it out and, if it's up your alley, wishlist it. (store.steampowered.com)

submitted 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) by Azrael@lemmy.ca to c/adventuregames@lemm.ee

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Hope: A Sky Full of Ghosts is a sci-fi point-and-click adventure where you, as Agatha Hope, captain a disjointed crew on a stolen spaceship. Your goal? Escaping the corporate tyranny on Earth.

Your decisions and wits will decide the course of the mission, your relationship with the crew and whether you survive or not.

It blends the spirit of old-school point-and-click games with a deep narrative full of character and secrets.