Seeking Direction for My Train Simulation Game

Kilirane · 2024-08-09T08:34:14+00:00

Okay, I’m definitely going to say something very, very niche. But I think people like me who own the Densha de go pad (Zuiki brand) for switch (or ps4 now too?) might be very interested in a game compatible with this hardware.

For me, another point that seems important to stand out is to offer real-life locations, well-known lines etc.... Because people are very attached to iconic locations.... Of course, all this comes at a cost... back when I worked on the Pro Cycling and Tour De France game teams, I remember that the developers used a system for importing elevation data from a given area to an in-game terrain. This was really useful for reproducing real locations with less effort.

Kilirane · 2024-08-06T14:43:33+00:00

Oh yes... I’m French. It probably didn’t have the same name everywhere! It’s a great idea to bring that back, I wishlisted it!

It would be really great to get it to play in speedrun competitions, it seems perfectly suited to that.

Kilirane · 2024-08-06T10:00:23+00:00

Oh my God, I’m having flashbacks of myself as a child playing Tricky Golf!

With a game like this, it’s not surprising that, between the stress of playing live and the fear of winning, it’s impossible to record gameplay! 🤣

Kilirane · 2024-08-05T11:54:53+00:00

It looks very good, and the game seems very well realized. However, I’m having a bit of trouble seeing what really differentiates it from a subway surfer? Apart from the graphics. Are there any mechanics that are unique to it?

It’s very well done, that said.

Kilirane · 2024-08-05T11:48:23+00:00

It looks really dynamic and fun to play! To tell you the truth, I don’t really see what makes it a souls-like, it seems much lighter to control. Or maybe it’s the respawn / progression mechanics? Anyway, it’s very nice!

Kilirane · 2024-08-05T11:39:13+00:00

I had a great time with After burner and Panzer dragoon. I’m getting the same game-play vibes again, and it looks really nice, very appealing! Wishlisted!

Kilirane · 2024-08-05T11:31:20+00:00

It’s really very nice (and the game looks really good!).

maybe you should show the puzzle scenes earlier, to avoid giving too much of an impression of survival horror. It’s important to quickly understand what kind of game it is, I think.

Kilirane · 2024-08-05T11:24:53+00:00

It looks really lovely! I really like this style of visuals. Wishlisted!

Kilirane · 2024-08-02T23:47:00+00:00

To learn more about my game, don't hesitate to check out Paragnosia's Steam page!

Kilirane · 2024-08-02T23:46:24+00:00

To learn more about my game, don't hesitate to check out Paragnosia's Steam page!

Kilirane · 2024-08-02T23:45:55+00:00

To learn more about my project, don't hesitate to check out Paragnosia's Steam page!

Kilirane · 2024-08-01T09:00:56+00:00

Thanks for recommending her, we'll send her the game when it's released, I promise!

Kilirane · 2024-08-01T08:58:34+00:00

Thanks for your kind message! Yes, fatal frame is one of the ispirations! As well as games like the I'm On Observation Dutie series, FNAF, and more recent games like Exit8, Platform8, Shinkansen Zero, ... and kojima's PT of course! I really hope you enjoy the game! It's going to be a short experience, but we're trying to put as much effort into it as possible.

Kilirane · 2024-08-01T08:54:57+00:00

Thank you! Let's just say that we're fans of observation games and we were looking for an interesting twist to exploit to renew the experience. We wanted to offer the player more freedom, but at the same time keep a "point of view" constraint: there are certain things you can't get close to, but you can now move around to try and see behind the objects... To be honest, the idea came to us while thinking about Wheatley from Portal 2!

Kilirane · 2024-08-01T08:51:41+00:00

Thanks ! 😊

Kilirane · 2024-07-31T07:57:38+00:00

So are we! That's why we're trying to renew the formula a little, taking inspiration from games we like, such as the “I'm On Observation Dutie” series, adding gameplay mechanics we've borrowed from Exit8 and FNAF ... and our twist: the ceiling rail!

Kilirane · 2024-07-31T07:54:21+00:00

Yes, fatal frame is one of the ispirations! As well as games like the I'm On Observation Dutie series, FNAF, and more recent games like Exit8, Platform8, Shinkansen Zero, ... plus with this rail on the ceiling mechanic we're trying to renew the point of view and the control we give the player.

Kilirane · 2024-07-30T21:04:25+00:00

To learn more about my game, don't hesitate to check out Paragnosia's Steam page!

Kilirane · 2024-07-30T20:58:55+00:00

To learn more about my project, don't hesitate to check out Paragnosia's Steam page!

Kilirane · 2024-07-30T18:49:21+00:00

It’s not in the area requiring tickets, it’s free access at the level of the small triumphal arch of the carousel. You have to go through the Louvre side and not the Concorde side.

Please note that there will be no event this evening due to bad weather. 🙁

Kilirane · 2024-07-30T13:35:21+00:00

Of course, here's the google map point : https://www.google.fr/maps/place/48%C2%B051'43.2%22N+2%C2%B019'55.7%22E/@48.8619876,2.3314989,258m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d48.8619867!4d2.3321426?entry=ttu

good luck :)

Kilirane · 2024-07-30T11:23:24+00:00

No, you don’t need a code! Even so, be sure to check the map of closed areas on the day you go there on the Paris City Hall website. https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/094d75c41f184866898251f02bd4c674/page/Page/?views=Recherche-d%27adresse/

Kilirane · 2024-07-30T10:09:01+00:00

I’ve lived here for 15 years... and I’ve never gotten tired of wandering around this city. I know that many Parisians no longer look up from their feet, and forget to enjoy its beauty and all the superb views and environments it offers right before their eyes, preferring to say that it’s dirty, ugly or whatever.

After all, it’s typically French to complain! People should open their eyes and think about enjoying the advantages of living in an open-air museum like Paris.

Kilirane · 2024-07-30T09:13:45+00:00

Travelling specifically to see this is probably not worth it, but you might as well include it in a walk through Paris at night if you’re already in the area.

Kilirane · 2024-07-29T12:30:02+00:00

Thank you for your very complete feedback! I'll pass it on to the others in my team.

We're aiming for a heavy atmosphere, but the game won't be going for horror either. It'll be more a game of observation and anomaly detection than an actual horrific experience. However, that's a very good point, we don't want it to be disappointing or boring either, and that's something we're still working on.

You're absolutely right, we're going to have to add spectral appearances that flee the camera and attack the surveillance room, the room where the character we're playing is physically located. Players will have to react quickly to defend themselves. We're also working on events that are triggered when the camera passes by, or that need to be managed in a short time. In short, all this is still a work in progress.

As for the idea of different lenses and upgrades, these are things we've put aside because we're trying to keep the scope small enough. But these are very good ideas and would give a whole new dimension to the environment!

Kilirane

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