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Title: Horror Hotel - The Unsolved Case
Post by: R4L on Mon 28/08/2006 06:58:18
HORROR HOTEL - THE UNSOLVED CASE

The unsolved case... a family disappears in Warsaw Hotel. One witness says that no one stayed on that floor besides that family, and they never checked out. Detective Dave Morrison struggles to figure it out, and on the way, he just might learn that the hotel isn't what it seems...

Cliche? I hope not. This isn't a copycat of Trilby's Notes my friend, no.

NEW SCREENIES:
(http://www.2dadventure.com/ags/Vine.PNG)
Where is this? You'll have to find out!

(http://www.2dadventure.com/ags/corroom.PNG)
Strange room. You'll have to uncover it's mysteries...

(http://www.2dadventure.com/ags/VoidMainHall.PNG)
Is this for real? Your gonna have to find out.

(http://www.2dadventure.com/ags/hhshot.PNG)
The first floor...

(http://www.2dadventure.com/ags/coreyss.PNG)
Room 101...

Gameplay Video- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ddOkksEXAQ



UPDATE 12/23/06 - 3 new rooms and some extended scripting (snow, footprints.) Im not sure if it is a good idea, but I have added DEATHS. Yes you can now die in this game, in a variety of ways  :D. Im also in the process of writing the endings out and tweaking the story a bit. I wish I could give this as my christmas present but it looks like it won't be done in time  :). Well Merry Christmas to all and have a happy new year!

R4L



UPDATE 10/05/06 - Almost finished! Re-doing some backgrounds because of bad compatibility (walk behinds and character scaling.) Music is coming along pretty slowly. Well, it'll be done when it's done!
R4L



UPDATE 9/20/06 - So far so good, characters are almost finished! Backgrounds are a little short for now because I have been focusing on sprites for 10 days...

But the project is coming along. Still no release date, but shouldn't be too long.

R4L



UPDATE 9/10/06 - I announce this with much sadness but the project is going to be on delay for a little time. I have been really busy in school. But heres some good news:

New Backgrounds, Characters, and Music!!!



UPDATE 9/5/06 - Heres the new main character:
(http://www.2dadventure.com/ags/detjohn.gif)

2X:
(http://www.2dadventure.com/ags/detjohn.gif)

I used Prog's Roger for a reference. I hope that isn't a problem.  :)

And the game may take longer to complete now as I have started school again. Hopefully I can finish this one!


UPDATE 9/2/06 - 2 new rooms and more puzzles. Nothing for a character yet, that should be done soon (I hate drawing sprites :(.) Fixed the Lighter bug, as well as two new ones that came around during testing.



DOWNLOAD HHTUC DEMO (http://www.2dadventure.com/ags/Adventure.zip)
Features 2 puzzles, and The Void...
WARNING: The game features some bright flashing screens of assorted fancy, so if you are epileptic, you might want to stay away from this game.
Title: Re: Horror Hotel - The Unsolved Case
Post by: Candle on Mon 28/08/2006 09:20:30
Nice game so far. found two things you might want to fix.
Spoiler

when you click on the tv cabinet after getting the lighter if will tell you he found a lighter again.
and when you click on the door it says I don't want to go inside
[close]
Title: Re: Horror Hotel - The Unsolved Case
Post by: R4L on Mon 28/08/2006 10:01:18
Candle:

Ill fix the lighter bug. Most likely a global int that needs to be taken care of.

As for the door, its the closet, and you have to:

Spoiler
use the remote on the tv to watch it, then try to leave at the botton of the screen, at the door. Then try to open the closet door
[close]
Title: Re: Horror Hotel - The Unsolved Case
Post by: MalleTheRedPhoenix on Mon 28/08/2006 14:48:39
WHAT A GIANT! He is a little bit to big for the doors. But the graphics are good.
Title: Re: Horror Hotel - The Unsolved Case
Post by: Buckethead on Mon 28/08/2006 15:33:06
this looks rather nice, hope you won't drop this one.  :)
Title: Re: Horror Hotel - The Unsolved Case
Post by: Nathan23 on Wed 30/08/2006 19:17:19
The graphics are very good.. should I say excellent??.. yeah why not.. I like the perspective of the room.. seems a 3d simulated.. l like that.
Title: Re: Horror Hotel - The Unsolved Case
Post by: R4L on Sat 02/09/2006 14:59:56
Update at first post. Thanks for the comments so far!  :)
Title: Re: Horror Hotel - The Unsolved Case
Post by: Steel Drummer on Sat 02/09/2006 17:28:22
Hey, isn't that the ProgZMax version of Roger?  ;)
Title: Re: Horror Hotel - The Unsolved Case
Post by: R4L on Sat 02/09/2006 18:13:35
Yes, in my first post I had said that I was using Prog's Roger sprite for now, but I edited it and got rid of it.
Title: Re: Horror Hotel - The Unsolved Case
Post by: R4L on Tue 05/09/2006 14:42:13
Update at first post!
Title: Re: Horror Hotel - The Unsolved Case
Post by: Hammerite on Tue 05/09/2006 16:18:21
Can't wait for this to be finished.
BTW, I understand what its like trying to make a game with schoolwork at the same time. Its a bugger, thankfully, I'll be on study leave in a couple of months, so I'm going to get all my work done and then start my game on leave.
Good luck with this, Rap4Life2o
Title: Re: Horror Hotel - The Unsolved Case
Post by: R4L on Tue 05/09/2006 16:23:35
Thanks for the motivation Hammerite!  :)
Title: Re: Horror Hotel - The Unsolved Case
Post by: deadsuperhero on Sun 10/09/2006 21:54:50
That game looks killer, R4L. I look forward to playing it.
Title: Re: Horror Hotel - The Unsolved Case
Post by: R4L on Mon 11/09/2006 01:37:54
Thanks alot Alliance! Update at first post!   :)
Title: Re: Horror Hotel - The Unsolved Case
Post by: Rd27 on Mon 11/09/2006 13:24:29
Looking good, I hope you finish this soon  :).
Title: Re: Horror Hotel - The Unsolved Case
Post by: CosmoQueen on Mon 18/09/2006 06:11:37
Hmm reminds me of an old Sierra game I played once. What has it called.....Hugo something? ;D

Anywho, this look very promising. Keep up the good work!
Title: Re: Horror Hotel - The Unsolved Case
Post by: calacver on Mon 18/09/2006 22:39:52
Haha, looks awesome, goodluck. Like the new main character!
Title: Re: Horror Hotel - The Unsolved Case
Post by: R4L on Thu 21/09/2006 01:23:10
Update at first post.  ;)
Title: Re: Horror Hotel - The Unsolved Case
Post by: thewalrus on Thu 21/09/2006 14:05:11
     I just played the demo last night.... It looks really good.... I hope you keep up the great work on this game.... And I will defintly be awaiting the release of this game!!!

Thewalrus

Goo, goo, ga, joob!!!!!
Title: Re: Horror Hotel - The Unsolved Case
Post by: R4L on Thu 05/10/2006 14:26:55
Update at first post!  :D
Title: Re: Horror Hotel - The Unsolved Case
Post by: on Thu 05/10/2006 23:56:49
Quote from: R4L on Mon 28/08/2006 06:58:18
(http://www.2dadventure.com/ags/Vine.PNG)
Where is this? You'll have to find out!


Ahh, haha! Yeah you can try and fool us but that's actually my basement.
Title: Re: Horror Hotel - The Unsolved Case
Post by: Steel Drummer on Fri 06/10/2006 18:38:12
Quote from: R4L on Sat 02/09/2006 18:13:35
Yes, in my first post I had said that I was using Prog's Roger sprite for now, but I edited it and got rid of it.
Sorry, I never noticed that. Anyways, looks good.
Title: Re: Horror Hotel - The Unsolved Case
Post by: ScoobyFan14 on Fri 06/10/2006 19:15:50
Ooh,a thriller mystery.Do you need a butler voice.I can do about any voice. ::)
Title: Re: Horror Hotel - The Unsolved Case
Post by: Joe on Sat 07/10/2006 12:53:29
Hey!! GOOD GOOD GOOD GAME, the best one made with AGS ive ever played :D :o!!!!!
Really original!!!
Title: Re: Horror Hotel - The Unsolved Case
Post by: thewalrus on Sat 07/10/2006 13:37:20
     Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa...whoa......whoa............whoa! Take it easy Joe, It was only a demo......
Title: Re: Horror Hotel - The Unsolved Case
Post by: R4L on Sat 07/10/2006 13:39:36
I don't need any voice actors so sorry ScoobyFan. Joe Carl, I don't know how to accept your message. Your not using sarcasm are you? Ã, ;)
Title: Re: Horror Hotel - The Unsolved Case
Post by: Joe on Sat 07/10/2006 13:49:23
Im not using sarcasm!!! I really like it. It's the only game made with AGS wich has made continue until i finish it!
Title: Re: Horror Hotel - The Unsolved Case
Post by: R4L on Sat 07/10/2006 17:32:14
Oh, well thats cool then. But why so much excitement over a demo?
Title: Re: Horror Hotel - The Unsolved Case
Post by: Joe on Sat 07/10/2006 18:15:37
To make you finish it as soon as possible  ;)
Title: Re: Horror Hotel - The Unsolved Case
Post by: R4L on Sat 07/10/2006 19:42:02
I see, well I need as much motivation as possible!  ;D
Title: Re: Horror Hotel - The Unsolved Case
Post by: Neil Dnuma on Sat 07/10/2006 20:38:52
I tried the demo. I like the absurdity you seem to drag the game into, and the TV-sequence was good. Nice atmosphere. The initial key "puzzle" is a placeholder I guess...? I also hope there'll be more meat to it (establishment/story/gameplay) before the funky stuff gets going. It so much cooler to put a half-told story in a new perspective, than just the 2-3 introductory sentences. I look forward to play the full game!
Title: Re: Horror Hotel - The Unsolved Case
Post by: R4L on Sat 07/10/2006 21:05:20
Thanks alot Neil! The story is lacking isn't it? Well, when I started this game, I was basically making GUI's and testing which ones worked the best for me. Then, I started playing 7DAS, LITN and Enclosure, and I wanted to make a horror like game but something original. I think the story fails on establishing the originality. I'll have to plan out some better puzzles, and hopefully I won't disappoint anyone.  ;)
Title: Re: Horror Hotel - The Unsolved Case
Post by: R4L on Mon 30/10/2006 23:31:55
*bump*

Finally, production has started again! I had to work out some story elements, which some of you had mentioned. One man work is pretty tough, but hopefully I'll survive.  ;)

R4L
Title: Re: Horror Hotel - The Unsolved Case
Post by: Buckethead on Tue 31/10/2006 12:32:34
ah good !! I though you might have dropped this project.
Title: Re: Horror Hotel - The Unsolved Case
Post by: R4L on Sat 23/12/2006 19:07:39
Update at first post!
Title: Re: Horror Hotel - The Unsolved Case
Post by: thewalrus on Sat 23/12/2006 19:58:11
     Nice to get an update, as this is one of the game that I am really looking forward to. I don't mind being able to die. I think that if you can save the game, why not be able to die? Good luck on finishing up your game.....
Title: Re: Horror Hotel - The Unsolved Case
Post by: CosmoQueen on Sun 24/12/2006 01:23:04
Yikes you can now die in the gamae??!! Man this is gonna be hard LOL.

Games like that makes me nervous.
Title: Re: Horror Hotel - The Unsolved Case
Post by: R4L on Sun 24/12/2006 01:35:09
Its okay CosmoQueen, theres a save function.  :)

Just waiting for some help right now in the tech forums so I can get going again. Hopefully I can get some help tonight so that I can get it over with (not the game, just a part of the game.)
Title: Re: Horror Hotel - The Unsolved Case
Post by: CosmoQueen on Sun 24/12/2006 03:03:11
Well that's a relief!! LOL I'll have like 100 games saved in there just to be careful. I'm weird like that ;D.