Occult Case Files: A Creepy 8-Bit NES Styled Horror Game Inspired by Shadowgate, Deja-Vu & Uninvited

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  • Опубліковано 5 гру 2024

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  • @AlphaBetaGamer
    @AlphaBetaGamer  2 роки тому +134

    Note: this game is being made by the creator of The Third Shift - an excellent Game Boy styled horror game I covered a couple of years ago. :)

    • @sadcrocodyle4291
      @sadcrocodyle4291 2 роки тому +12

      Did he finnish it? The one you covered was a demo

    • @AlphaBetaGamer
      @AlphaBetaGamer  2 роки тому +29

      Hi! The Third Shift is still in development. The dev's aiming to release the full game by the end of the year. :)

    • @Pete-vz5uj
      @Pete-vz5uj 2 роки тому +9

      The Third Shift is a game I'd really like to have on my Switch.

    • @scuro8847
      @scuro8847 2 роки тому +2

      its just my opinion, but the game will improve by a lot if the main theme was replaced with something more calm and less horror in feel, thats why Shadowgate, Deja Vu, and Uninvited was so creepy

    • @katanalandt4371
      @katanalandt4371 2 роки тому +5

      @@AlphaBetaGamer hope you play the full game when it comes out🙂

  • @pixelgoat7317
    @pixelgoat7317 2 роки тому +17

    When the music fades out in the crane room and she describes the air being stifling, that gave me genuine chills

  • @frankiefriedman6158
    @frankiefriedman6158 2 роки тому +66

    This game is terrifyingly diverse like Capcoms Sweet Home , Univited and The Horror Of Salazar House . It’s animation is beautifully chilling.

    • @shrekupine4445
      @shrekupine4445 2 роки тому +5

      But the options select is kinda uncomfortable,like they should remove other options if it's not available

  • @teebowahgames
    @teebowahgames 2 роки тому +13

    Hey ABG, just wanted to pop in and say you're the best, thanks again for playing our game!

    • @markcullimore1
      @markcullimore1 9 місяців тому

      Hi Teebowah! I really love the game and how you designed so it doesn't beat you over the head with "oooo spooky!" and opt for letting the player fill in the blanks.

  • @GregoryTheGr8ster
    @GregoryTheGr8ster 2 роки тому +32

    I sure do hope that this adventure is continued. I hope that they do not leave us hanging.

    • @GregoryTheGr8ster
      @GregoryTheGr8ster 2 роки тому +5

      I am starting to enjoy games that put you in a haunted Japanese house that is filled with malevolent spirits.

    • @101Volts
      @101Volts 2 роки тому +6

      "Hanging"

  • @Dmitrisnikioff
    @Dmitrisnikioff 2 роки тому +4

    This was really good! I love how "pray" is a separate action too.

  • @AntipaladinPedigri
    @AntipaladinPedigri 2 роки тому +10

    13:22 I think your thoughts and prayers check bounced...

  • @TubeRudeYou
    @TubeRudeYou 2 роки тому +12

    Nice homage to Uninvited. Looking forward to seeing the finished game.

  • @AntipaladinPedigri
    @AntipaladinPedigri 2 роки тому +9

    12:42 the spirit looks like it's bobbing to the tune

  • @lucasmoreira2418
    @lucasmoreira2418 2 роки тому +17

    I was already interested in this game after only seeing a few seconds of it. Love this kind of game. Played "The Horror of Salazar House" not too long ago and it was great, this game kinda reminds me of it.

  • @AntipaladinPedigri
    @AntipaladinPedigri 2 роки тому +7

    I knew you're gonna have a hard time when I saw the flies flying to form a forcefield.

  • @KokooIma
    @KokooIma 2 роки тому +4

    what a great throwback! would love to see more of this one

  • @Yayofangamer16
    @Yayofangamer16 2 роки тому +15

    I loved Uninvited! I bet everyone will like this one too.

  • @anonymous6705
    @anonymous6705 2 роки тому +8

    That ghost is dancing along to the beat like a Peanuts character

    • @pixelgoat7317
      @pixelgoat7317 2 роки тому

      Omfg lmao 🤣 If I'm gonna die to a malevolent spirit, I want to at least imagine this set to goofy Peanuts Christmas play music !

    • @101Volts
      @101Volts Рік тому

      Though I thumbed this up, eesh, I can still imagine plenty of trouble in nightmares similar to this game. But me being Christian (or at least I hope and ask that I am,) I sometimes pray in-dream and then I end up being fine and safe from nightmare terrors. It's pretty great whenever I do that, if I find myself there.

  • @no-one3795
    @no-one3795 2 роки тому +9

    The game kinda reminds of me of old-school SNES games and the World of Horror game.

  • @ldstof
    @ldstof 2 роки тому +7

    Take red box
    Flys *aight bet*
    Go near garbage again
    Flys *"how many times do we have to teach you this lesson old man"*

    • @stephennicoil5225
      @stephennicoil5225 2 роки тому

      I love the young people Lol

    • @101Volts
      @101Volts 2 роки тому

      Shoulda seen what could happen in Uninvited with the Spider, or if you use an Ax on yourself. The flies thing is perfectly in vibe with this old style of game.

  • @NotSoAura_64
    @NotSoAura_64 2 роки тому +6

    nice game play my friend👍

  • @SonySteals
    @SonySteals 2 роки тому +10

    What a beautiful game! The art style is flawless. 👌👌👌

  • @juggernaut6832
    @juggernaut6832 2 роки тому +3

    Killed by flies... The first death of this game is absurd, Alex Kidd style

  • @hanchiman
    @hanchiman 2 роки тому +15

    We need more Icom MacVenture point and click games! I remember few years ago, someone made a pretty good Shadowgate type of game set in Lovecraft universe as a "Prequel" to one of his short story. I think I even exchanged comment with him in a youtube channel about some advice for improving his game.

    • @317Chris
      @317Chris 2 роки тому +1

      Stay tuned...I'm working with Zojoi, the original creators of Shadowgate/Uninvited/Deja Vu...I'll just say....something's about to be announced in a few weeks.

    • @hanchiman
      @hanchiman 2 роки тому

      @@317Chris congrats for getting your game officially published!

    • @MasterZebulin
      @MasterZebulin 2 роки тому +1

      From Beyond: Prologue.

  • @WillieManga
    @WillieManga 2 роки тому +8

    OOH! Another Uninvited throwback! One thing I love about Uninvited is how if you fuck up, they really go into depth about how you die. And they can be pretty snarky about it. Ignore the insistence that you shouldn't go down into the basement? Giant spider fangs crush you! Eat the wrong fruit? Rot away into dust! And it also teaches you valuable lessons, like don't play with knives you dummy! Of course, there's not much in this one, but just like From Beyond Prologue, what is shown makes me hopeful for the full release.

    • @stephennicoil5225
      @stephennicoil5225 2 роки тому

      Don't forget the Scarlet O Hara Demon in the hallway

    • @101Volts
      @101Volts 2 роки тому +3

      Uninvited (NES) Spider Death:
      1st attempt to go down to the pit:
      "YOU REALLY DON'T WANT TO CLIMB DOWN THERE."
      "THERE IS A SPIDER DOWN THERE THAT'S BIGGER THAN A BREAD BOX."
      2nd:
      "YOU REALLY DON'T WANT TO CLIMB DOWN THERE."
      "REALLY, THAT SPIDER IS BAD NEWS."
      "DON'T TRY TO GO DOWN THERE!!"
      3rd:
      "YOU REALLY DON'T WANT TO CLIMB DOWN THERE."
      "THE SPIDER THAT'S DOWN THERE WOULD RIP YOU TO SHREDS."
      4th:
      *DA NA NA! NA NA NA NA N- DA NA NA! NA NA NA NA N- DA NA NA! NA NA NA NA N-*
      "WELL, WHAT DO YOU KNOW. IT'S A GIANT SPIDER."
      *DA NA NA! NA NA NA NA N- DA NA NA! NA NA NA NA N- DA NA NA! NA NA NA NA N-*
      "IT CRUSHES YOUR TINY BODY IN ITS LARGE, POWERFUL JAWS."
      *DA NA NA! NA NA NA NA N- DA NA NA! NA NA NA NA N- DA NA NA! NA NA NA NA N-*

    • @pixelgoat7317
      @pixelgoat7317 2 роки тому

      @@101Volts (Gets laughed at by a Red Skull) TOO BAD!

  • @f2r3x
    @f2r3x 2 роки тому +3

    Haha the horror music with the flies and %spoil% is so good ! It remembers me some old school acid tekno from the 199x

  • @ColeOfCentauri
    @ColeOfCentauri 8 місяців тому

    Loved it. That was a great way to make a creepy macabre atmosphere and some decent jump scares with NES graphics.

  • @amazakechan
    @amazakechan 2 роки тому +8

    日本語が使われてるのか💡
    I remenber KEMCO's game.
    I like this game.

  • @EastsideShowSCP
    @EastsideShowSCP 2 роки тому +1

    I like that there is more macventure style games coming out

  • @martesmuerto
    @martesmuerto 2 роки тому +7

    man this music is superb!

    • @juliancrowhurst
      @juliancrowhurst 2 роки тому +2

      Thanks so much! :)

    • @martesmuerto
      @martesmuerto 2 роки тому +1

      @@juliancrowhurst its yours? Where can I hear more?

  • @AntipaladinPedigri
    @AntipaladinPedigri 2 роки тому +5

    17:02 my pic theft brings all the ghosts to the yard and they're like: it's never been yours, I could cheat you, but you'd have to charge...

  • @frankiefriedman6158
    @frankiefriedman6158 2 роки тому +3

    I love how UA-cam marks this game as Shadowgate.

  • @yoavhayun4590
    @yoavhayun4590 2 роки тому +3

    "I think I see a lump of hair down this repulsive, filthy toilet. I better shove my arm in there and grab it"

  • @barrelracer318
    @barrelracer318 2 роки тому +5

    That was really good. I really hope they follow through with more. This was way too short and the only thing I could say negatively about it.

  • @littlepiggy9016
    @littlepiggy9016 2 роки тому

    11:54 Never expected to see a Noroi reference

  • @anthonymarziano9984
    @anthonymarziano9984 2 роки тому +2

    I really hope they make this into a Series.

  • @dastanjan320
    @dastanjan320 2 роки тому +7

    99% of comments: "this game was cool, i love the story!"
    Me:"HOW ON EARTH FOR GOD SAKES, DO YOU PUT YOUR HAND IN A TOILET LEFT UNFLUSHED FOR 50 YEARS JUST FOR A PILE OF HAIRS FROM THE 70s"!!?

    • @101Volts
      @101Volts 2 роки тому +2

      I had a similar question when I tried to use a toilet in Fallout 3.
      *"SIP SIP"*

    • @ianfinrir8724
      @ianfinrir8724 2 роки тому +2

      What, you never played Silent Hill 2?

    • @dastanjan320
      @dastanjan320 2 роки тому

      @@ianfinrir8724 thankfully, no

    • @pixelgoat7317
      @pixelgoat7317 2 роки тому +1

      I was a custodian at an elementary school for 7 years, I would NEVER put my hand down a urinal...even in a bathroom cleaned as well as someone like me was capable of. You couldn't PAY me enough!

  • @Shadow-MCMXCV
    @Shadow-MCMXCV 2 роки тому +1

    Classic horror games 😏👉👉
    Excellent work bro 😁👍

  • @f.k.b.16
    @f.k.b.16 Рік тому +1

    This game deserves a real cartridge release!

  • @stephennicoil5225
    @stephennicoil5225 2 роки тому +3

    Dude this is Awesome!

  • @cope9489
    @cope9489 2 роки тому +1

    That fucking cliffhanger...

  • @greenbroccolistudios1275
    @greenbroccolistudios1275 2 роки тому +1

    *starts beatboxing and jump dancin like an dj* 2:43
    Set speed to 1.25x :)

  • @NaneelQueenOfDarknes
    @NaneelQueenOfDarknes 2 роки тому +2

    Deff inspired by shadow gate XD two secs in, killed by a swarm of flies

  • @ari-dynamicarchive
    @ari-dynamicarchive 2 роки тому +1

    I love callbacks to these point and click games. Curious if they'll continue where the story of this one left off.

  • @gingerayyle
    @gingerayyle 2 роки тому +4

    I really like the developers of this game so I hope they make a lot of changes to the UI so the top right quadrant actually takes up the whole screen. 75% of the stuff on the screen isn't relevant (like having the inventory up all the time and the action buttons in the bottom right instead of hotkeys) for most of the gameplay and it detracts heavily from where the art direction is focused.

    • @freezingcathedral
      @freezingcathedral 2 роки тому

      are... are you really missing the point that hard?

    • @gingerayyle
      @gingerayyle 2 роки тому

      @@freezingcathedral I get it's supposed to be an NES style game but imo the overcommitance to adhering to the original console's style detracts from the gameplay experience

    • @dogmd7
      @dogmd7 Рік тому +1

      While I don't think they should change the game's UI because it is definitely inspired by the Kemco adventure games where the UI is always visible, I do think they need to increase the size of the fonts in the menu because there is a lot of wasted space in the menus that should be more legible. They could make the actual graphics in the box a little bit bigger too but that's nitpicking, but the size of the font should be increased.

  • @317Chris
    @317Chris 2 роки тому +2

    Very Cool!

  • @TrevorNWhite
    @TrevorNWhite 2 роки тому +3

    That's the stuff!

  • @tehkill3r
    @tehkill3r 2 роки тому +3

    Same cross-like fadeouts like the RESCUE Embassy Mission interiors on NES.

    • @dogmd7
      @dogmd7 Рік тому +1

      And Shadowgate/Deja Vu/Uninvited which this game is styled after, also Kemco games.

  • @Kurotheskeleton_YT
    @Kurotheskeleton_YT 2 роки тому +4

    Is there an ost out for this?

  • @congobongo1743
    @congobongo1743 2 роки тому +2

    Amazing

  • @anthonymarziano9984
    @anthonymarziano9984 2 роки тому

    This game kind of reminds me of manic mansion, because of the eerie atmosphere.

  • @lyssabiss2317
    @lyssabiss2317 2 роки тому +3

    THIS IS SO COOL

  • @sirsmashing6056
    @sirsmashing6056 Рік тому

    what musical instruments' were used in that especially at 2:25

  • @anthonymarziano1921
    @anthonymarziano1921 2 роки тому

    I can ='t wait for the full version of the game to drop, Rhe closes thing that game reminds me of is maniac mansion The reason I bring this up is that it has the same look to it terms of look and style.

  • @mateuszosowski7786
    @mateuszosowski7786 2 роки тому +2

    Its kind like world of horror

  • @DubioserAltschauerberger1510
    @DubioserAltschauerberger1510 2 роки тому +1

    Shigeru Miyamoto left the chat

  • @fatkart7641
    @fatkart7641 2 роки тому +3

    Also has a Lords of Doom vibe to it. Loved the music! Great understanding of how to create a sense of dread instead of tension: slow, steady baseline, a few dead notes and reverb! I would've shit my pants playing this as a kid!! :D
    Also, who says "they" when talking about their friend?! lol

  • @charlottecarter2748
    @charlottecarter2748 2 роки тому +1

    anyone help me categorise the soundtrack?

  • @nifftbatuff676
    @nifftbatuff676 2 роки тому +1

    Why you cannot use the mouse?

    • @AntipaladinPedigri
      @AntipaladinPedigri 2 роки тому +1

      The game aims for a retro text adventure vibe, I think.

  • @tylerjones2394
    @tylerjones2394 2 роки тому +2

    Mfer really went in there and he only had $0.75 in his wallet smh

  • @Chiavaccio
    @Chiavaccio 2 роки тому +1

    👏👏👍

  • @RygarGuitar
    @RygarGuitar 2 роки тому

    this game is 100% my jam... but why does VirusTotal find 2 trojan virus files in the download? : (

  • @LeftWithTheNorthernMoney
    @LeftWithTheNorthernMoney 2 роки тому +2

    First files.

  • @peenywallie
    @peenywallie 2 роки тому +1

    4:50 "いいス"
    The game looks really cool, but I wish the developer would have done the bare minimum amount of research for its aesthetic/theming.

    • @enduser8410
      @enduser8410 2 роки тому

      Is it the politeness level or the fact that they meant "ii-e" and not "i-su"?

    • @teebowahgames
      @teebowahgames 2 роки тому +3

      Cmooon, it was an accident

    • @peenywallie
      @peenywallie 2 роки тому +1

      @@enduser8410 They didn't include the top stroke of 「え」, making it appear as 「ス」. If I may nitpick further, all characters in the prompt are rendered in a way that is indicative of little to no Japanese language experience, due to poor compositional balance and no regard for tome/hane/harai.

  • @ZetZatar
    @ZetZatar 2 роки тому +1

    Looks neat, but the music is ear-piercingly shrill!

  • @LeftWithTheNorthernMoney
    @LeftWithTheNorthernMoney 2 роки тому +2

    Last files.

  • @grundlestiltzken761
    @grundlestiltzken761 2 роки тому +2

    The real horror story is the UI. Weird how the nameless "friend" is constantly referred to in the plural.