Very amazing game! I highly recommend it, it has some fun distracting gameplay always keeps u doing something. It has a very unexpected twist at the end! Again HIGHLY recommend this game!
Completely honest review, also spoilers so watch out. Gameplay and tone were great for a game this short. The gameplay parts were great, though they were kind of short in a way that made me sad because they would end just as I was getting into it. The tone was cool. I really liked the wartime setting and the mystery of why you were doing what you were doing and wondering why the digging helped the war efforts.
The ending was sort of, not great. It expanded on the part of the game about the note leaver guy who worked your job before you, which honestly was the least interesting part of the story.
Actual spoiler part seriously, don't read if you haven't finished the game. The drills aren't drills, they're just people in the holes being forced to dig. I shouldn't have to tell you why this is really dumb, but all the small details fall apart even more if you think about it for more than a minute.
The game's setting never tells you WHY you're digging, just that it's part of some war revenge plan which is great, it's cool and ominous. Are we digging for some method of attack? Are we waking up some subterranean monster? Are we going to blow up the earth? It's a good mystery, I was hooked. I could understand not getting an answer to the overarching mystery if there was some other interesting mystery, the notes raise questions about the drills but it wasn't even remotely the most interesting thing going on which is a let down.
From the start you're asking why am I doing this, and you never get that why, instead you get clues to a mystery you aren't interested in that is raised afterwards in a far less interesting somewhat overused manner via 'note guy'. Like, you want to know what you're digging for, the holes are super deep dark pits, into the abyss so when they give you the option to go down there to do maintenance I was excited, first I get to start the gameplay routine mix-up segment awesome! Second I get to see what the situation in the abyss is, maybe I'll get to see what's down here and get some clue to this over arching mystery. Just what are my employers planning? How will this help in this mysterious war? But no, unfortunately you get given a 'sucks to be your character' answer to a mystery that just wasn't even that engaging, which in the process lets you down, both because there's no extra content segment and you're never going to get answers to the actual engaging mystery.
Look, I could go on but I'd just be expanding upon the same points. The gameplay is great, I'm just frustrated because I can see just how much potential this game has to be something so much greater than a short 45 minute horror game, not even just in the story but in gameplay too. The game gives you just enough time to get used to the gameplay loop and mechanics before it ends. If it had been longer and used the very solid foundations its gameplay loop provides to do more I could have kept playing for hours, I would invest so much time into this, you would not believe.
Anyway, I would recommend playing this to anyone, just. Please! I need more from this, the sheer potential is maddening!
Wow, I was not expecting this. Dude, you are a seriously gifted story teller. Great game, great atmosphere, great sound design. I am absolutely impressed!
I wish this game was longer because it was SO good. Not too difficult and not too easy with an AMAZING plot twist. I played it on stream and my people loved it!
Really enjoyed this! In particular I really liked the drill management aspect of the game. I was certainly not expecting the end in the slightest, good job!
ESP: Un juego indie perfecto, usualmente dejo recomendaciones de cosas que podrían agregar pero en este caso siento que el juego esta muy bien como esta. Espero con demasiadas ansias una continuación a la historia. Lo disfrute demasiado en directo :).
ENG: Perfect indie game, I usually leave some recomendation based on things the game could add to be better but this time I think this game is pretty good as it is. I'm waiting for a continuation of the story. I enjoyed the game a lot live ;).
Hey - I think this is a REALLY good game with an AMAZING Story. I covered the Story in a Movie-Like Aestethic on YT- Hope it makes you enjoy it even more!
Wow, that was great! Reminds me of Mike Klubnika's short horror games. Great atmosphere, but the UI could maybe have used a font more fitting to the pixely/PS1 graphics instead of the very modern typeface.
Awesome work, I'll be looking forward to see what you'll come up with next!
but there is no quality settings and the main character we don't know anything about him . i love the game and the style and the way we play it i suporting you
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Very amazing game! I highly recommend it, it has some fun distracting gameplay always keeps u doing something. It has a very unexpected twist at the end! Again HIGHLY recommend this game!
Completely honest review, also spoilers so watch out. Gameplay and tone were great for a game this short. The gameplay parts were great, though they were kind of short in a way that made me sad because they would end just as I was getting into it. The tone was cool. I really liked the wartime setting and the mystery of why you were doing what you were doing and wondering why the digging helped the war efforts.
The ending was sort of, not great. It expanded on the part of the game about the note leaver guy who worked your job before you, which honestly was the least interesting part of the story.
Actual spoiler part seriously, don't read if you haven't finished the game. The drills aren't drills, they're just people in the holes being forced to dig. I shouldn't have to tell you why this is really dumb, but all the small details fall apart even more if you think about it for more than a minute.
The game's setting never tells you WHY you're digging, just that it's part of some war revenge plan which is great, it's cool and ominous. Are we digging for some method of attack? Are we waking up some subterranean monster? Are we going to blow up the earth? It's a good mystery, I was hooked. I could understand not getting an answer to the overarching mystery if there was some other interesting mystery, the notes raise questions about the drills but it wasn't even remotely the most interesting thing going on which is a let down.
From the start you're asking why am I doing this, and you never get that why, instead you get clues to a mystery you aren't interested in that is raised afterwards in a far less interesting somewhat overused manner via 'note guy'. Like, you want to know what you're digging for, the holes are super deep dark pits, into the abyss so when they give you the option to go down there to do maintenance I was excited, first I get to start the gameplay routine mix-up segment awesome! Second I get to see what the situation in the abyss is, maybe I'll get to see what's down here and get some clue to this over arching mystery. Just what are my employers planning? How will this help in this mysterious war? But no, unfortunately you get given a 'sucks to be your character' answer to a mystery that just wasn't even that engaging, which in the process lets you down, both because there's no extra content segment and you're never going to get answers to the actual engaging mystery.
Look, I could go on but I'd just be expanding upon the same points. The gameplay is great, I'm just frustrated because I can see just how much potential this game has to be something so much greater than a short 45 minute horror game, not even just in the story but in gameplay too. The game gives you just enough time to get used to the gameplay loop and mechanics before it ends. If it had been longer and used the very solid foundations its gameplay loop provides to do more I could have kept playing for hours, I would invest so much time into this, you would not believe.
Anyway, I would recommend playing this to anyone, just. Please! I need more from this, the sheer potential is maddening!
Wow, I was not expecting this. Dude, you are a seriously gifted story teller. Great game, great atmosphere, great sound design. I am absolutely impressed!
I wish this game was longer because it was SO good. Not too difficult and not too easy with an AMAZING plot twist. I played it on stream and my people loved it!
This was such a fun play! Loved the inclusion of different tasks and all the subtle hints to a deeper story. Had a really great time with this one :))
here from Nexpo!!!
A simple concept handled brutally well, Interesting mechanics and very pleasing graphics. I loved it from beginning to end.
KEEP BAKING GAMES!!
awesome game, fam, I did a play through!
Absolutely amazing game! Such a simple concept, but it was executed so well! Amazing job!!
Perfectly crafted environment for stress and suspense. Loved this game! Check out the full playthrough above!
amazing, very recommended
Really enjoyed this! In particular I really liked the drill management aspect of the game. I was certainly not expecting the end in the slightest, good job!
Ein tolles Spiel mit einem guten Ende, obwohl dies mehr Fragen aufwirft als beantwortet.
OUGH that got me
ESP: Un juego indie perfecto, usualmente dejo recomendaciones de cosas que podrían agregar pero en este caso siento que el juego esta muy bien como esta. Espero con demasiadas ansias una continuación a la historia. Lo disfrute demasiado en directo :).
ENG: Perfect indie game, I usually leave some recomendation based on things the game could add to be better but this time I think this game is pretty good as it is. I'm waiting for a continuation of the story. I enjoyed the game a lot live ;).
Absolutely amazing game, loved everything about it.
Out of all my short indie horror game videos I've done, this one stuck with me pretty heavily. Absolutely loved this one!
Really fun game with cool story! I think an endless mode could be fun, please add that if you see this. (:
Amazing Game with awesome story. I think I lost (?) in my first try but it was fun to play, and I'll try again later
Really creative twist :)
Great game with a really creative story. Love it
Hey - I think this is a REALLY good game with an AMAZING Story. I covered the Story in a Movie-Like Aestethic on YT- Hope it makes you enjoy it even more!
This game is crazy. I love it sm
It was frustrating to figure out the pressure thing somehow but, i managed to pull through.
But, what a twist!!!
gameplay: 10/10
graphics: 8,9/10 (I like the art style, but it's a bit fuzzy
Lore: 8,9/10 (a tragic ending but a strange)
SFX: 10/10
total: 9,2/10
i loved it
Oh, that ending!
Very nice, definitely looking forward to more from you.
Really nice and spooky experience. Love the atmosphere and the twist at the end caught me by surprise!
WOW!! really loved this game and style, did NOT expect the ending! loved!
Gameplay loop was fun, the atmosphere was lovely and the ending reveal was terrifying.
As someone starting out in indie game dev myself and very interested in story telling, this game is extremely inspiring. Thank you!
Wow, that was great! Reminds me of Mike Klubnika's short horror games. Great atmosphere, but the UI could maybe have used a font more fitting to the pixely/PS1 graphics instead of the very modern typeface.
Awesome work, I'll be looking forward to see what you'll come up with next!
great you are great man
omg the plot is so good 10/8game
but there is no quality settings and the main character we don't know anything about him . i love the game and the style and the way we play it i suporting you