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Angela M McCann @anmanarrative.bsky.social · 11h

You know what? I could easily imagine you voicing a radio host character, I think you could have some fun with kind of role.

Out of curiosity how is Bloodlines 2 so far? Haven't played it yet but I've been hearing mixed opinions on it.

Angela M McCann @anmanarrative.bsky.social · 11h

And on a final note... I'm sorry this has to be deliberate. You cannot tell me the devs chose this number by accident. You cannot tell me they don't know the joke. It's too obvious! Call me immature all you like but I refuse to believe this wasn't done on purpose!

Angela M McCann @anmanarrative.bsky.social · 11h

But honestly? I don't mind if it never becomes scary because I had so much fun playing this. The combination of the horror elements and the silly moments, mixed with simple but fun gameplay, made this quite enjoyable. So yeah, definitely check out the demo and I can't wait for the full release.

Angela M McCann @anmanarrative.bsky.social · 11h

I'm not sure if I can call the game scary. The atmosphere can be uncomfortable, unexpectedly so, and when it gets weird and surreal it can get creepy. Add to that the dark story and there's a lot of potential, I'm eager to see where the game goes in the full release.

Angela M McCann @anmanarrative.bsky.social · 11h

Also small thing but while exploring I noticed Yumi suddenly turning black in certain areas. I mean like completely black, her model was just a shadow. It took a bit of time to realise that this was showing when she was going through a dark or shadowy area, and frankly the effect is unsettling.

Angela M McCann @anmanarrative.bsky.social · 11h

There's a very quiet atmosphere while walking around the town. It's foggy (like a certain other foggy town) but the low-poly style makes it look less like typical fog and more like the setting barely exists. The very small draw distance can turn backgrounds into stark white shapes.

Angela M McCann @anmanarrative.bsky.social · 11h

I like Yumi already. Her comments are quite funny and she does not care about the weird stuff going on. Like I said her combat is with her fists, not weapons. Honestly she's one of the reasons for the tonal whiplash, but I love that the developers were willing to have fun with her personality.

Angela M McCann @anmanarrative.bsky.social · 11h

One thing that I liked was how the backstories were actually interactive. Not to an insane degree, it was basically walking simulator segments, but just having the player be able to live these sections rather than have them exclusively cutscenes is a nice touch, especially when things get surreal.

Angela M McCann @anmanarrative.bsky.social · 11h

The story already has my interest. Yes it jumps a bit suddenly into backstories that gets dark very quickly (there's a content warning for a reason), but there's still some decent emotion behind it and quite a few little subtle moments. There can be some tonal whiplash but it kind of works.

Angela M McCann @anmanarrative.bsky.social · 11h

Ok in all seriousness... I bloody loved playing this demo. It's a simple little survival horror with an anime vibe (both in art-style and tone), where our main character Yumi comes to a foggy town full of lifelike dolls and starts to uncover the story behind what happened here.

Welcome to Doll Town on Steam

Angela M McCann @anmanarrative.bsky.social · 11h

Top 3 reasons why you need to play the demo for Welcome To Doll Town by Bad Wish Games

1) Beating up enemies with your fists
2) Petting the kitty cat
3) DEDICATED MACARENA BUTTON!

store.steampowered.com/app/3204320/...

In "Welcome to Doll Town," explore a cursed village where lifelike dolls roam. Uncover dark secrets, solve eerie puzzles, and survive the haunted dollhouses to escape a twisted nightmare.

store.steampowered.com

Angela M McCann @anmanarrative.bsky.social · 5d

Yep, I think it's throwing a temper tantrum because I keep ignoring its hints to upgrade to Windows 11.

Angela M McCann @anmanarrative.bsky.social · 5d

Enjoy reading 😁

Angela M McCann @anmanarrative.bsky.social · 9d

Excellent idea, I am fully in support of this response. Coffin Texts are a good choice but I do recommend the Pyramid Texts for maximum discomfort, they were much more gruesome. The Cannibal Hymn in particular would really get people's attention.

Angela M McCann @anmanarrative.bsky.social · 9d

Turned on my computer and this was the date showing so... greetings from the future!

Things aren't too bad. You can all look forward to poached ice cream, Saw XXXVII and the official annexation of Finland into the Insect Empire.

Angela M McCann @anmanarrative.bsky.social · 10d

Well then, here goes round 2!

Angela M McCann @anmanarrative.bsky.social · 10d

I have to say though, the sudden dive into Onimusha territory with the combat and the sheer number of gauntlets you have to get through as you get closer to the end was ridiculous. I'm not big on combat in horror anyway but the number of 'defeat the monster' sections was getting quite tiresome.

Angela M McCann @anmanarrative.bsky.social · 10d

But I can say the story as a whole is brilliant. I have no complaints on that front, especially with knowing there's more information to be discovered, and the atmosphere still kept going throughout.

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Angela M McCann @anmanarrative.bsky.social · 10d

Just got my first ending of Silent Hill F.

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I need to jump straight into New Game Plus and get more information because goddammit Ryukishi07 gave me just enough information to put together a picture but hid enough pieces that curiosity is ripping my brain to shreds!

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Angela M McCann @anmanarrative.bsky.social · 10d

I'm conflicted because the way Hinako gets the power is wonderfully horrifying, both from a narrative aspect and the presentation, but when it comes to actually implementing it into gameplay...

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a man in a black shirt is making a funny face while holding a piece of meat in his hand .

Angela M McCann @anmanarrative.bsky.social · 10d

So my Silent Hill game suddenly became Onimusha.

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I don't know how to feel about that.

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FREJA @woolyshambler.bsky.social · 11d

It's not up for debate,
You're Beautiful
And you can't argue with me,
because I'm the Bone Pharaoh

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Angela M McCann @anmanarrative.bsky.social · 10d

Thank you, it is improving now I've got a stronger inhaler. Fingers crossed the X rays show nothing and it just needs time to clear up 🤞

I am, I don't play a huge amount of AAA horror games so it's a fun change up.

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Angela M McCann @anmanarrative.bsky.social · 14d

P.S. I'm approaching this game as a Ryukishi07 fan, not a Silent Hill fan. I walk through Ebisugaoka and the town I think of is Hinamizawa, so I can't say if the game works as a Silent Hill entry. I'm curious to know how the Silent Hill fans are feeling so please drop a comment below (no spoilers!)

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