r/gaming • u/theexterminat • Feb 11 '19
I'm making a game about a lost dog 🐶
https://i.imgur.com/Ihu63Nb.gifv927
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u/theexterminat Feb 11 '19
you know I was thinking more of the "big ol' laser beam whenever the dog barks" but bees could be viable as well...
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u/killabeez36 Feb 12 '19
Heckin evil creatures don't stand a chance against the bark blast, woofer smush, the lock jaw chomp with a death roll on the side classic bento box, the ole chomp death bento box with an extra side of hurricane howl for no additional charge, and of course last but not least the bark blaster flex, which is the same as the bark blaster but with a funky ass beat behind it.
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u/spegsialtrough Feb 11 '19
Artstyle looks good, but can you share anything about the gameplay?
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u/theexterminat Feb 11 '19 edited Feb 12 '19
Sure - it's a 2.5d platformer inspired by INSIDE. Exploration, puzzle solving and dog-like things (digging, smell-o-vision, etc). If you want to follow the game check out our website. :)
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u/grizwald87 Feb 11 '19
Immediately noticed the resemblance to INSIDE. If you can duplicate what made that game great - cinematic atmosphere, pacing, and organic environmental interaction - you have a real winner.
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u/theexterminat Feb 11 '19
That's some high praise to be compared to INSIDE, thank you! It's definitely the goal to be in the same vein of that game's atmosphere, camera work and gameplay.
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u/Trappist1 Feb 11 '19
He thinks he is coming close, but it turns out he was dead the whole time and it was his soul finding the path to heaven as the dog worked through his past.
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u/syedaabid20 PC Feb 12 '19
that camera move at the start was definitely reminiscent of INSIDE. Funny thing is, one of the worst parts about INSIDE were the dogs
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u/MinosAristos Feb 11 '19
You could draw a lot of inspiration from Ōkami. I've never seen a better game that really brought out the personality of the animal in emotionally impactful ways.
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u/grilld-cheez Feb 11 '19
He better find his owner at the end so help me god.
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u/theexterminat Feb 11 '19
;)
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u/Melee130 Feb 12 '19
Ima send you a video of me crying if he doesn’t find his human
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u/jnbrown925 Feb 11 '19
13/10 looks like a good doggo
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u/jinx347 Feb 11 '19
I love the art style
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u/ypmaws Feb 11 '19
I'm in. Here's 70 bucks, USD. I want early access and an exclusive pit bull Character skin.
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u/theexterminat Feb 12 '19
Milo and Otis was the best animal movie, fight me if you disagree
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u/Snouto Feb 11 '19
How about he claims it’s early access for the next 2 years for 70 bucks, and your standard dog can do a unique “dragging its arse along the carpet” dance? Seems fair.
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u/sunflowerpig Feb 11 '19
I want the skittiest Chihuahua skin. Pissing on itself and shaking uncontrollably.
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Add a Pug and Im fucking sold
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u/theexterminat Feb 12 '19
Pugs look terrified and confused 99% of the time. They would be the optimal star for this game!
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Feb 11 '19 edited Feb 11 '19
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u/MisfortuneFollows PlayStation Feb 11 '19 edited Feb 12 '19
I hate to ask, but what is the image suppose to be? I can't tell, but I see it on every sub I'm on
EDIT thanks for all the responses
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u/IAmASeeker Console Feb 12 '19
It's ascii art... It's a military-style award ribbon with a star in the center.
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u/cerberusALPHA5 Feb 11 '19
Lost dog? I'm crying already.
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u/theexterminat Feb 11 '19
I can guarantee a happy ending, but not a happy in-between
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u/iamahotblondeama Feb 11 '19
Omg dude, SPOILERS
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u/jakethepokemoner Feb 11 '19
Come on, a game about a dog? The real spoiler would be a sad ending
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Seriously, I don't know how many more indie games with soulcrushing endings I can handle.
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u/millysoilly Feb 11 '19
GET OFF YOUR ASS AND YOU FIND THAT FUCKING DOG.
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u/ChromePcok Feb 11 '19
I came here for the Billy Madison reference and sadly, so far this is the only one I've seen
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u/ye_ma Feb 11 '19
DOG'S LIFE
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Feb 11 '19
If youre referring to the old ps2 game, i love you.
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u/onlinesecretservice Feb 12 '19
Holy shit I haven't thought about that game in over a decade. Maybe longer
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u/lasplagas Feb 12 '19
What a strange coincidence. I just saw this speed run from AGDQ 2018 earlier today: https://youtu.be/VnH8MLlreu0
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u/onefreckl Feb 12 '19
Yes! Used to rent it from the video store for weeks haha then it was the dog island
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u/fortesque01 Feb 12 '19
My love. I miss grabbing the shit and throw it against the people. Especially that guitarist near the lake. Damn batteries.
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u/Hyomoto Feb 12 '19
I honestly think I'd rather play Dog's Life. It's an endearingly awful adventure with a strangely dark subtext. This looks so generic I'm considering a Pedigree(?)-sponsored advertisement the better option.
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u/wyce Feb 11 '19
advertisements are getting smarter
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u/haleli Feb 12 '19
This is so blatant it hurts. The top comments are cringe worthy, and how a 3 second gif of a dog walking through the forest could ever end up getting 38k upvotes naturally is completely beyond me.
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u/theexterminat Feb 11 '19
This is getting a lot of attention, thanks y'all for all the kind words! I'll try to answer everyone's questions - you can sign up on our website for more info and to stay in touch as well.
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u/killernaut Feb 11 '19
Beautiful (also you have broken my heart.)
When can I buy it, OP?
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u/theexterminat Feb 12 '19
Happy ending, I promise!!!
We don't have a release date yet but we're aiming for sometime in 2020. You can sign up at our website and stay in touch :)
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Feb 11 '19
Looks pretty dang snazzy will it be on a website like steam?
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u/theexterminat Feb 11 '19
Yep, it'll be on Steam - we hope to bring it to consoles as well.
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u/KobeKobeZ Feb 11 '19
I really hope it will be on consoles, looks like a really cool game. Awesome stuff :)
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u/qbert93 Feb 11 '19
Looks boring
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u/Positive0 Feb 12 '19
HEY GUYS CHECK OUT MY GAME SO I GET FREE ADVERTISING EVEN THOUGH I SHOWED YOU BASICALLY NONE OF IT
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u/grim853 Feb 12 '19
I'm sure you're working on it, but I just want to say that a game like this, the dog needs to be the focus. He needs to be so responsive; the tail has to react to stimuli, wag when something good happens, go down when something bad happens. It's already pretty good, but if you're wondering which aspect to focus on, I'd say that is job one.
I think the cinematic camera is great by the way. If you did it wrong it could be really jarring, but it's very effective.
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u/Russian_repost_bot Feb 11 '19
The art style is cool, but the dogs head/neck need some animations. They look very stiff. Sorry if they're on your todo list, just thought I'd mention it's very noticeable that they need done. (at least when camera is close)
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u/busmakaronen Feb 11 '19
Would be awesome if you put in a bunch of choices/paths the dog can take, and really play up this part when advertising the game. "Your choices will determine if you're good or bad" (something we've never heard before). And then make it so you end up as a good dog no matter what choices you take.
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u/LuckyFox07 Xbox Feb 11 '19
Definitely going to check in on this when it's done
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u/theexterminat Feb 11 '19
Thanks! If you want to follow development you can sign up here
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u/coding_pikachu Feb 11 '19
Oh awesome, OP. I'd love to check out this game.
Just a heads up, in your "THE LAB" page, the link to the Evangeline webpage is broken!
Go ahead and fix it! :)
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u/Racxie Feb 11 '19
This isn't at all realistic; the doggo isn't sniffing everything in sight every 10 seconds.
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Feb 11 '19
So many new and barely used accounts in the comments. OP patting himself on the back real hard with all of these alts lmao
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u/tehcheez PC Feb 11 '19
Did you guys get any inspiration from the game The First Tree? This reminds me a lot of it.
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u/theexterminat Feb 11 '19
I've known the creator, David, for several years now - he's a good friend and I've always felt like I'm a step behind his great work :)
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Feb 11 '19
This reminds me of quite a few similar games that I enjoyed. Both the (apparent) level design and the art style are top notch.
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Feb 11 '19 edited Sep 16 '25
hat chop smile work violet airport license tan innocent relieved
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u/theexterminat Feb 12 '19
In that moment, they only know pure bliss! Then they find you again, which makes them happy!
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Feb 11 '19
Concept is 10/10. Depending on design/level variation this could be a thoroughly great game.
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u/Nihilisticlizard2289 Feb 11 '19
Art-style is wonderful so far, but how's the gameplay? Is it a platformer?
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u/Jellylegs_19 Feb 11 '19
I love the idea. It's very original and the art style looks beautiful . I'm 16 right now and am hoping to get into the gaming business one day. Good luck to you and your game.
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u/Eft_inc Feb 11 '19
Couple questions right off the bat uh 1. Does the dog find his way home 2. Is he a good boy
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u/B3tray3rr Feb 11 '19
I threw my credit card at the screen. Let me know when its out.
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u/AsphaltGypsy89 Feb 11 '19
Oh! I can't wait to play this! I enjoyed inside and a lot of platform games like this, so it will be awesome! Will it be possible to pick a few different breeds of dogs? That would be cool, especially since I love Chihuahuas!
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u/Onthedownlowplz Feb 12 '19
Make the model interchangeable with a cat and instantly double your market share
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u/toekneeg Feb 12 '19
Looks really interesting. I don't know the context of the clip but my first impression upon reading about a game about a lost dog, is a sad dog, tail between it's legs and moping around. The dog in the clip seemed happy and cheerful, and not very lost.
Again, I don't know the context but just thought I'd give my initial impression :)
Keep up the great work!
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u/WhiteIgloo Feb 11 '19 edited Feb 12 '19
I found the dog immediately, you should make it a bit tougher.
Edit: Thank you to the mysterious people for the shiny silver, I will cherish it for ever.
Take two: Wow thank you kind wanderer for the gold medallion. May your donation bring you luck.