The Silence - Graphics overhaul

[dale527]

Hello all,

I decided that I wasn't happy with the overall look of the game and decided to re-do all the graphics and add lots more animations such as animated grass, fog, wildlife etc to give the game a more realistic and haunting atmosphere.

The Games is now available for Android and soon available for iOS, I am still working on the AGS version which will hopefully also be available soon.

Google Play link

About The Silence:
The game is set in the style of a Hitchcock movie and despite being a big Hitchcock fan I still re-watched a lot of his movies to help create the feel for this game. The game also includes lots of not so obvious Hitchcock references.

Story:
You wake up in a cheap motel room with no recollection of who you are or how you got there. You soon come to realise that everyone has disappeared and that you are completely alone. It is unto you to discover your identity and find out why everyone has vanished.

Features:
-Realistic animations on characters and animals.
-High quality orchestral soundtrack.
-Original Hitchcock inspired story.

Game completion progress:
PC: 90%
iOS: 100%
Android: 100%

New Trailer

[Eastwing]

Very atmospheric and interesting. Good luck with your game!

[Darth Mandarb]

So this is not being made in AGS?

[Armageddon]

I think it's still AGS he's just using the port. Regardless the game looks incredible, right up my alley. Any plans for a PC release though?

[AnasAbdin]

Loving the style and the story. Good luck

[Stupot]

Looks interesting.all the best :-)

[dale527]

I think it's still AGS he's just using the port. Regardless the game looks incredible, right up my alley. Any plans for a PC release though?

Thanks Armageddon, yes sorry I forgot to mention that I am looking to also release this on PC after it goes up on the app store (within the next 2 weeks). I have had to try and keep the file size down for iPhone/iPad release so I might consider adding in a few extra's for the pc version. ideally voice acting would be top of the list.

I have basically taken everything I created in AGS and re-coded it into a program called Stencyl which then allows me to publish direct to the app store.

[Darth Mandarb]

Right, so .... this is not being made in AGS?

[dale527]

Well I have been creating this game in both AGS and Stencyl to be exact, the PC release will probably be the AGS version and the iPhone/iPad the Stencyl version.

[Darth Mandarb]

Okay, let's ask this one more time...

Are the screenshots above (and the youtube video) taken from the game being played from AGS?

This is the AGS Games in Production board and is only for games in Adventure Game Studio.  The screenshots, examples, etc need to be from AGS (not stencyl, unity, game maker, etc).

[AnasAbdin]

This is getting more often. I feel a new rule ensuring the GiP is a -game made exclusively with AGS- could be added in the "FORUM RULES: Please Read Before Posting!"

[dale527]

Yes I can confirm the screenshots and gameplay video are taken from the AGS version of the game NOT the Stencyl version.

Having used AGS for a few years I understand that this is obviously an AGS only forum but I also believe this website is also about a true genuine love of adventure games no matter what platform they are on. My only reason for mentioning the iOS version is because I believe that adventure games can reach an even wider audience by utilising the app store which is severely lacking in point n click adventures.

Even though this game is also being developed through Stencyl it is an AGS at heart and if it wasn't for AGS this game would never of been made in the first place.   

[AprilSkies]

I'm looking forward to play the pc version. Unique style!

[Darth Mandarb]

Yes I can confirm the screenshots and gameplay video are taken from the AGS version of the game

Okay.  Good.  You did say, however, that the PC release will probably be the AGS version... so if/when you decide to ditch AGS please let me know so this can be locked or moved as appropriate.

Having used AGS for a few years I understand that this is obviously an AGS only forum but I also believe this website is also about a true genuine love of adventure games no matter what platform they are on.

Couldn't agree more, but not in the AGS Games in Production board.  Adventure Games being made in other programs don't belong in here, they belong in Adventure Related Talk & Chat (or even the critics lounge if looking for freedback).

However, all that aside, since this is being made in AGS (at least for now) there is no point to continuing this discussion.

Let's get back (and stay) on target.

[dale527]

Okay thanks,

If for any reason at all I don't continue with the AGS version I will let you know asap so this post can be moved to the appropriate forum or locked.

[Mandle]

Hmmmm...looking at the screenshots and hearing the Hitchcock-inspired thing:

Notes to self while playing:

* Don't shower at the motel!
* Avoid the crow!

Looks amazing! Can't wait to play this one!

[dale527]

Okay so the The Silence is now available for Android devices:

Link:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.penlingtongames.thesilence

The iPhone version is to follow in the next few days and then the PC version after that.

Hmmmm...looking at the screenshots and hearing the Hitchcock-inspired thing:

Notes to self while playing:

* Don't shower at the motel!
* Avoid the crow!

Looks amazing! Can't wait to play this one!

Yes I would highly recommend doing neither! Thanks Mandle.


edit by darth - posts combined, no need to double-post!