I just played "MÆRE" and it scared me to my core. This game is amazing and I was totally engrossed from beginning to end. It's one of the few games that has actually scared me. Great job!
Very good! Cept well I did the final area in 5 seconds and it's relatively a 4 minute game. The idea was really polished for a horror game but I hope the second one isn't as easy. Wish it had difficulty but it's super interesting so now I'm gonna go stare at ghosts just to see what happens now instead.
Edit: Ah nevermind... that doesn't do anything. Well apparently the problems are supposed to be fixed in the next game so I'm hyped up for that instead.
Every time I saw a ghost why did my brain literally think "Wassup homie how u been" Like what. And when I saw the ghost in the bed next to me I was scared for a min but then I just said "Okay bestie you do u"
I just want to tell you something: you have gold in your hands, Chris! Explore more of this amazing mechanics in a longer game and you'll have an instant success! PLEASE DO IT!
Thanks so much. A sequel is going to follow but I'm going to probably do a couple of other things first. I want to really spend some time getting Maere 2 right. I made this in a week so imagine what I could do with longer.
I also have to be very careful not to sacrifice the scariness whilst trying to make the game bigger. I think if I'm making another it needs to be even scarier than this one. I've got a lot to think about.
wow, great news! It's kind of crazy to think that you managed to create this atmosphere in just one week. May you have many free weeks from now on then!
Can I make suggestions? You could add a clock, starting at midnight until morning. The tension and paranormal activity could increase (peaking at 3am, maybe?) and make the fear bar fill up faster. The player would have to manage the game mechanics (perhaps with some elements such as praying, covering the head etc.). You could also add temporary sleep paralysis, causing the player unable to move or perform any actions for a while. And, of course, think about a game over if the bar breaks. Something like "you will never sleep again" hahaha
But, yeah, you have a lot to think about. And I'll be waiting for it!
I'm working on figuring out what a "lose" state might look like in this game as one of the biggest criticisms of this game is that there isn't really any way to lose. Its interesting you bring up sleep paralysis because I considered putting that into this game but due to the limited development time on the game jam I ended up leaving it out.
I just want to add that I really enjoyed your video and thought you analysis was really interesting. One other thing that will help me to improve on this game for the next one is watching how people play the game. Understanding the way players approach situations in this one will help me to craft a better experience next time around.
Like I say theres a couple of different things I want to make first whilst I think about exactly how Maere 2 is going to play out. But when I finally do get around to Maere 2 I hope it'll achieve a similar level of success. One of my biggest problems is I'm bad at communicating what I'm up to when I'm working, so perhaps I will try to keep a dev log for this next game to keep people informed of progress.
I was a huge fan of this video when I watched it last year. I just wanted to let you know that the new game has finally released. I’d love to hear your thoughts on it and how you feel the game has evolved since the original.
THIS IS SO GOOD AHHHHH!!! This format has so much potential. I appreciated the fact that there were no jumpscares lol. the art and atmosphere is very unique and i am living for it. please make more games like this they are so good!!! i like the fact that is is free and can be played in browser. as a broke chromebook user, i appreciate it.
Nice game, I really enjoyed the creative loop definitely brings me back to my childhood and dealing with sleep paralysis and falling asleep haha. Definitely has a few good scares in there! The art details were also very creepy, great work!
I’m making a sequel at some point in the future. This one I only spent a week on due the jam rules and I’d like to put a lot more time into the next one. The sequel will be a longer game and involve the entire house.
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I just played "MÆRE" and it scared me to my core. This game is amazing and I was totally engrossed from beginning to end. It's one of the few games that has actually scared me. Great job!
I'd made a video on both games:
Very good! Cept well I did the final area in 5 seconds and it's relatively a 4 minute game. The idea was really polished for a horror game but I hope the second one isn't as easy. Wish it had difficulty but it's super interesting so now I'm gonna go stare at ghosts just to see what happens now instead.
Edit: Ah nevermind... that doesn't do anything. Well apparently the problems are supposed to be fixed in the next game so I'm hyped up for that instead.
The one has just been released. I’d love to get your opinion on it as someone who has recently played the original!
The difficulty of the game is not high, but it is indeed very interesting.
One of the few games i actually played through. Well done.
THEY WON'T ALLOW ME TO SLEEP..
Was so simple, yet very terrifying and super well done! The creatures were scary as heck and it was challenging and fun! Great game you made!
How do you lose?
Good game but very easy and not incredibly scary after the first scare (although the bed ghost caught me very off guard)
every time one of them popped up i was allways like hey girl its my best fren
surprisingly easy lol
Dear developer, check out a video about your game that has been included into Scream Jam 2023 Highlights video! Hope, you will like it.
Every time I saw a ghost why did my brain literally think "Wassup homie how u been" Like what. And when I saw the ghost in the bed next to me I was scared for a min but then I just said "Okay bestie you do u"
absolutely adored this game, the art was so cool and it spooked the hell out of me!!!
Creepy game, loved it!
I just want to tell you something: you have gold in your hands, Chris! Explore more of this amazing mechanics in a longer game and you'll have an instant success! PLEASE DO IT!
Greeting from Brazil!
Thanks so much. A sequel is going to follow but I'm going to probably do a couple of other things first. I want to really spend some time getting Maere 2 right. I made this in a week so imagine what I could do with longer.
I also have to be very careful not to sacrifice the scariness whilst trying to make the game bigger. I think if I'm making another it needs to be even scarier than this one. I've got a lot to think about.
wow, great news! It's kind of crazy to think that you managed to create this atmosphere in just one week. May you have many free weeks from now on then!
Can I make suggestions? You could add a clock, starting at midnight until morning. The tension and paranormal activity could increase (peaking at 3am, maybe?) and make the fear bar fill up faster. The player would have to manage the game mechanics (perhaps with some elements such as praying, covering the head etc.). You could also add temporary sleep paralysis, causing the player unable to move or perform any actions for a while. And, of course, think about a game over if the bar breaks. Something like "you will never sleep again" hahaha
But, yeah, you have a lot to think about. And I'll be waiting for it!
Thanks for the suggestions!
I'm working on figuring out what a "lose" state might look like in this game as one of the biggest criticisms of this game is that there isn't really any way to lose. Its interesting you bring up sleep paralysis because I considered putting that into this game but due to the limited development time on the game jam I ended up leaving it out.
I just want to add that I really enjoyed your video and thought you analysis was really interesting. One other thing that will help me to improve on this game for the next one is watching how people play the game. Understanding the way players approach situations in this one will help me to craft a better experience next time around.
Like I say theres a couple of different things I want to make first whilst I think about exactly how Maere 2 is going to play out. But when I finally do get around to Maere 2 I hope it'll achieve a similar level of success. One of my biggest problems is I'm bad at communicating what I'm up to when I'm working, so perhaps I will try to keep a dev log for this next game to keep people informed of progress.
Hi!!
I was a huge fan of this video when I watched it last year. I just wanted to let you know that the new game has finally released. I’d love to hear your thoughts on it and how you feel the game has evolved since the original.
THIS IS SO GOOD AHHHHH!!! This format has so much potential. I appreciated the fact that there were no jumpscares lol. the art and atmosphere is very unique and i am living for it. please make more games like this they are so good!!! i like the fact that is is free and can be played in browser. as a broke chromebook user, i appreciate it.
I’m going to make a sequel but it won’t necessarily be my next project. That said I make games quite quick so it won’t be forever away
yesss thank you!! love the game so much<33333 im always looking for some more cool horror games
Nice game, I really enjoyed the creative loop definitely brings me back to my childhood and dealing with sleep paralysis and falling asleep haha. Definitely has a few good scares in there! The art details were also very creepy, great work!
Awesome game, despite its simple gameplay everything is done exceptionally well, from the sound design to the surreal dreams between sections
I wonder if you're going to make a sequel that explores the deepest roots of this concept and similar games, and I hope to see a solid story as well
I’m making a sequel at some point in the future. This one I only spent a week on due the jam rules and I’d like to put a lot more time into the next one. The sequel will be a longer game and involve the entire house.