Thank you very much for playing, and for the kind words! Yeah, we've been experimenting with world building more in that game, and we're glad that it shows.
Absolutely adored this game, one of the most beautifully haunting short games I've played on Itch I can't wait to play the rest of your stuff, especially Please Follow
Really great games, loved the visuals, I was really confused while playing the game, I felt like it was a massive metaphorical game where everything had a really deep meaning, and I did not get any of it. Read all of the notes at the end, and make a lot of sense. I wish I read them while playing and would have made some of the moments a lot more impactful. Still they were really fun and were worth the playthrough.
Only realised after playing the game, that you are the developer behind ‘It Came From Within’ . It's looking great, definitely grabbing a copy on release.
Thank you so much for playing! The upcoming Steam version is basically the same game (bundled with its sequel / prequel Please Follow), so no need to play the Steam one, if you were wondering.
really cool little game but i had to google after to figure out that rmb was right mouse button! didn't matter too much because i eventually blundered into the right bit and it was a cool experience to have for 15 minutes
That was the best horror game I have ever played for some reason I got insanely scare but I really enjoyed it as a whole I really liked the atmosphere. I intend to look more into your games well done.
Thank you very much for taking the time to play! Your comment honors me, and I hope the rest of my works will keep up to your expectations. Know that there is a sequel / prequel / related work to Please, called Please Follow, if you wanted to explore more of the same universe.
I make sure to include a disclaimer on each of my game pages about Mac OSes. I personally cannot test to verify the games will work in every Mac environment. What I can say with certainty is that if you are running Catalina OS, my games will NOT run unless you use emulation of older OSes. If this is not the answer you were expecting, and wish to get refund for the game you purchased, we can work something out. Contact me at somewhatsoftware AT gmail DOT com
Thank you for the comments! Since you have the bundle, note that you are also in possession of the sequel/prequel/alternate thingie, Please Follow. So if you are curious for more of the same universe, you can look into it. Have fun!
I'm new to horror games, so I'm grateful that there weren't any jumpscares in this one. Excellent visual style and sound design! I was definitely tense for a lot of the game, and I'm curious to know more about the world's lore!
Thank you for playing! Always happy to see the game find its audience, not everybody is out there looking for atmospheric experiences. I'm glad it found you.
an incredible tense and atmospheric piece that i feel i'll be thinking of for a long time!
(spoilers ahead) i have found myself listening to my neighbours? tenants? with my eyes closed between leaving the floor, especially the violin practice, with my metaphorical ears on their doors. i've never played a game with such personality or detail to sound design. not to mention it made the end with all of the familiar sounds coming to an unbearable catharsis that much more effective.
This is my very first comment on the itch platform. I bought this game with this justice bundle. I definitely need to say--that actually unnerved me a bit. And I'm a horror veteran--RPGs, Silent Hill, movies, books, and what-have-you. But a couple things got to me. I'll add those to the end of this post, marked with spoilers.
As an added bonus, I started hearing a strange clacking sound that didn't seem to fit in with the machinery. When I lowered the volume, it stayed constant. I realized it was *dramatic flourish* coming from my apartment! It was the dang venetian blinds clinking into each other with the AC on.
So of course, once I turned the AC off I tried to avoid feeling relieved and saying 'Gee, I guess that's all it was.' I made sure to glance over my shoulder. Juuuust in case something was there in a jump scare.
And gotta say, typing this comment now, in relative silence except for the ticking of a pocket watch, is not helping the ol' nerves.
Well done!!
*SPOILERS*: Finding the gate locked behind me when I approached the machine unnerved me a little. And the silence was perfectly done. Have you ever seen the very old cartoon horror short 'The Killing of an Egg' by Paul Driessen? This game reminded me of that, Which I definitely mean as a compliment. I saw that on Nickelodeon (!!!) when I was a little kid in the 80's, and it freaked me out.
Wow, thank you for the comment, I'm honored that my game would be the one to prompt you to engage with the itch community, as well. Yeah, you got that part right, sound was integral to the experience, so I am glad it got to you, even to that degree.
Also, note that since you got the game from the bundle, you also happen to be in possession of the sequel/prequel/alternate experience Please Follow, if you wanted to experience a little more of that universe.
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What a fantastic little gem. Easily one of my favourite games I've played this year.
Do I understand the story? No. Do I have to? No.
The sense of place and atmosphere is perfect. I think you made Bioshock but in 7 minutes
Thank you very much for such praise. Not sure the game is deserving of it, it's a weird little experiment. Glad you played and enjoyed!
Great atmosphere! Love the little details like in the newspapers!
Thank you very much for playing, and for the kind words! Yeah, we've been experimenting with world building more in that game, and we're glad that it shows.
Short and sweet indie horror game. Do a few tasks, keep an eye out for some clues, and that's about it. No jump scares, just good sound design.
what a cool little experience! thank you
No problem! Glad you've enjoyed it!
Absolutely adored this game, one of the most beautifully haunting short games I've played on Itch
I can't wait to play the rest of your stuff, especially Please Follow
Only realised after playing the game, that you are the developer behind ‘It Came From Within’ . It's looking great, definitely grabbing a copy on release.
I have no idea why it took me so long to play this, but I noticed it coming out as a bundle on steam and remembered I needed to get to it!
Love the audio work you have done, super eerie
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Thank you so much for playing! The upcoming Steam version is basically the same game (bundled with its sequel / prequel Please Follow), so no need to play the Steam one, if you were wondering.
loved the psychological aspect of the game. hope to see more content in the future!! played this in a random horror segment!
really cool little game but i had to google after to figure out that rmb was right mouse button! didn't matter too much because i eventually blundered into the right bit and it was a cool experience to have for 15 minutes
Fantastic! Love the little world building bits and sound design once again. Great work!
That was the best horror game I have ever played for some reason I got insanely scare but I really enjoyed it as a whole I really liked the atmosphere. I intend to look more into your games well done.
Thank you very much for taking the time to play! Your comment honors me, and I hope the rest of my works will keep up to your expectations. Know that there is a sequel / prequel / related work to Please, called Please Follow, if you wanted to explore more of the same universe.
this game wouldn't run on my mac! is it 32bit?
I make sure to include a disclaimer on each of my game pages about Mac OSes. I personally cannot test to verify the games will work in every Mac environment. What I can say with certainty is that if you are running Catalina OS, my games will NOT run unless you use emulation of older OSes.
If this is not the answer you were expecting, and wish to get refund for the game you purchased, we can work something out. Contact me at somewhatsoftware AT gmail DOT com
I made a gameplay about your game.
I really liked the ambience and the graphics!
Thank you for playing, and thank you for the kind words!
A special little horror game. Very Lynchian. Big fan of the sound design in this game honestly. Here's a complete playthrough with our raw reactions:
"They ask nicely but they sound desperate as hell" might have been a throwaway comment you made, but it's right on the money.
Thank you for playing!
Unnerving and very nuanced. I'll be thinking about the ending for a while! So glad I got this in the justice bundle, keep up the good work!
Thank you for the comments! Since you have the bundle, note that you are also in possession of the sequel/prequel/alternate thingie, Please Follow. So if you are curious for more of the same universe, you can look into it. Have fun!
I'm new to horror games, so I'm grateful that there weren't any jumpscares in this one. Excellent visual style and sound design! I was definitely tense for a lot of the game, and I'm curious to know more about the world's lore!
Awesome art style and great usage of the PS1-era look and feel! Very atmospheric and nightmarish!
Thank you for playing! Always happy to see the game find its audience, not everybody is out there looking for atmospheric experiences. I'm glad it found you.
an incredible tense and atmospheric piece that i feel i'll be thinking of for a long time!
(spoilers ahead) i have found myself listening to my neighbours? tenants? with my eyes closed between leaving the floor, especially the violin practice, with my metaphorical ears on their doors. i've never played a game with such personality or detail to sound design. not to mention it made the end with all of the familiar sounds coming to an unbearable catharsis that much more effective.
please keep creating!
Thank you very much! It was indeed an experiment in sound design first and foremost, so I am glad you've picked up on that aspect.
This is my very first comment on the itch platform. I bought this game with this justice bundle. I definitely need to say--that actually unnerved me a bit. And I'm a horror veteran--RPGs, Silent Hill, movies, books, and what-have-you. But a couple things got to me. I'll add those to the end of this post, marked with spoilers.
As an added bonus, I started hearing a strange clacking sound that didn't seem to fit in with the machinery. When I lowered the volume, it stayed constant. I realized it was *dramatic flourish* coming from my apartment! It was the dang venetian blinds clinking into each other with the AC on.
So of course, once I turned the AC off I tried to avoid feeling relieved and saying 'Gee, I guess that's all it was.' I made sure to glance over my shoulder. Juuuust in case something was there in a jump scare.
And gotta say, typing this comment now, in relative silence except for the ticking of a pocket watch, is not helping the ol' nerves.
Well done!!
*SPOILERS*: Finding the gate locked behind me when I approached the machine unnerved me a little. And the silence was perfectly done. Have you ever seen the very old cartoon horror short 'The Killing of an Egg' by Paul Driessen? This game reminded me of that, Which I definitely mean as a compliment. I saw that on Nickelodeon (!!!) when I was a little kid in the 80's, and it freaked me out.
Wow, thank you for the comment, I'm honored that my game would be the one to prompt you to engage with the itch community, as well. Yeah, you got that part right, sound was integral to the experience, so I am glad it got to you, even to that degree.
Also, note that since you got the game from the bundle, you also happen to be in possession of the sequel/prequel/alternate experience Please Follow, if you wanted to experience a little more of that universe.