I appreciate the feedback Is there something else you think that the game could have done instead of jump scares What would you like to see instead 4 Share Report Save Continue this thread level 1 2 years ago What is it inspired by Is there something irl you are basing it upon 5 Share Report Save level 2 1 year ago Well, there is a murderer called Scott Watson, although i dont know if the game has anything to do with him. 1 Share Report Save level 1 2 years ago Here was my experience with your game.

Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts Log In Sign Up User account menu 79 The Watson-Scott Test - Psychological horror game I made, out now on Steam.

I was uneasy most of the way through.

BUT. Yeah that a big Butt.

The anticipation of damn something could happen is way more effective for horror than having some epileptic zombie guy scream at your face.

It was just a natural reflex to a loud noise and sudden movement.

The real horror (god i hate that definition) was the suspense, the uneasiness.

That is scary shit.

Not doing anything at that point wouldve been better than anything in my humble opinion.

You could even use relevant imagery to get the player really scared.

You know the spider illustration bit You couldve used that build up to show footage of a camel spider.

Just the pure shock of a spider suddenly showing up on screen.

As a really fucking arachnophobic person I would not be happy and might even break my monitor in the process but hey.

Im gonna leave you with this: The game you two made is amazing.

It has a really well done atmosphere if I cut out the jumpscares from my memory.

The sound effects of stuff happening in my house did get me because I really wasnt expecting the audio to be that well done.

I really hope for a sequel that maybe takes some of my criticism into consideration.

Share Report Save level 2 Original Poster 2 years ago Thank you very much for this feedback, it really helps.

My main question is - if there are no jumpscares, then what would be satisfying or enjoyable as a player What would you like to see instead of jumpscares What would have improved it there Ill definitely be taking this on board if we make another horror game in the future 21 Share Report Save Continue this thread level 1 2 years ago I am unable to play this game, but I just finished watching jacksepticeyes playthrough of this.

Loved it, would play if I could.

Share Report Save level 1 2 years ago You gotta make this into a mobile app dude This game is amazing and I would love to take it out to a friends house and have them play it.

I know a lot of people who dont have a computer or unable to get steam for whatever reason.

I agree that it would work pretty well as a mobile game.

Share Report Save level 2 2 years ago Already working on it 3 Share Report Save level 1 2 years ago edited 2 years ago This game is AMAZING It keeps you on edge all the time.

I was just there sitting and laughing all the way, part from the nervous tension and part from the fact that it was really well made I would highly suggest that you can make this into a fully fledged out mobile game so it would be more widespread, and for the fact that people can send each other the links so they would get spooked without needing a PC.

I could even see this becoming a trend somehow Anyways, its really cool.

I just dont like jumpscares and see them as cheap adrenaline rushes, but I see what effect you wanted from them.

I wish you all the luck in the world, and I hope you can keep me updated with what you do next, or the status of this game.

Share Report Save level 2 Original Poster 2 years ago Thank you very much.

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