this is a pretty great game ngl, I have some couple suggestions/ideas:
Maybe add a nextbot that can get you in the safe zone if you go AFK (without pausing) for too long I.e. 10 or 5 minutes
Add some tips for new players, like in shift 1. or for when you get killed or the game is loading, add a tip like: "Keep an eye on the warning indicator when you hear noises other then an Munchi is calling for help."
Maybe make it a bit more obvious the radio doesn't work in safe zones since some players didn't see the message that shows up for only like, 2 seconds.
(This is unlikely to happen but) Add difficulty levels for the game, so you can select a different difficulty for each nextbot.
Great suggestions, I think these are good notes. Having more clear and more often reminders on the mechanics/tips in a non-obstructive way is definitely something I've learned going forward.
I've gotten several suggestions for difficulty customization and having a customizable experience for those who want more enjoyment out of the game is definitely something I'll be adding to my next game!
I think I'm content with the flaws of this game (at this point, it's not worth the effort adding more stuff/fixes instead of making a new, better game). I think you'll really enjoy my next game!
Hi Dernderf the games fantastic but I have this bug where I keep walking backwards no matter what and it's a bit annoying to play with but other than that the games fun!
Is it possible to swap out the radio shutting down with just the radio powering on sound but well, shutting down? The current sound is kind of ear piercing when you got the sound even on medium, and well you need to listen. Thanks!
I will keep this in mind for the future, thanks for letting me know! it's definitely a high-pitched crackling sound so I can see it being a bit piercing (and some people's headphones probably make this worse!)
After watching your video on how you made it, i must say good job my guy! you did a fantastic job and all that work really paid off! when you make a discord ill join for sure! im boutta download and play the game right now! I love horror games and you have provided the ultimate game! and like others say, this game has ALOT. of potential. Think about it: You can update the game to add new features such as: new maps, new gamemodes, new areas of the main story map, multiplayer, cutscenes, and so much more! this game has alot of potential so please dont let it go to waste! sorry for the long comment i just really love this kinda stuff
I love this game, I feel like it could get more content updates but other than that, the only thing I don't like is how Stage 5 plays out, it is more of a camping stage, you wait at spawn till all of them are gone, you rush to get a Baby Munchi, go back, repeat, but still love it. In the content updates could be some new entities, like someone that pretends to be a baby munchi, or some more new buildings, a somewhat animated ending after being done with the game, these are some ideas if you would like to update it for a little longer, but even if you leave this game as it is, you should definitely make more nextbot-type games!
Good feedback, I'm also unhappy with how campy the game gets when the bots have their difficulties increased. : / I think it's just a flaw in the main idea of the mechanics to be honest. Good ideas and suggestions, I am currently working on a new nextbot-y game that I think you'll enjoy!
hey derndeff, do you have a discord server or anything to talk to you on? for nothing in particular, you just seem chill and it'd maybe be nice. (it's fine if not though)
heya Asphore, I do not currently have a server setup since I don't think I could properly handle a community space right now (I get distracted very easily!) I will probably make one soon tho to help facilitate playtesting and other stuff that will help me make better games and interact with you all.
I am, however, going to give you and a couple other speedrunners/game breakers access to some stuff related to my current game project soon so you can give feedback and break things for me haha. Could you email me your discord to support@derndeff.com? I don't have your contact info yet : )
I love this game a lot but I have a bug, it makes me go backward, its as if my s key is continuously being pressed. I have tried the base game and the lightweight counterpart. I am on Windows. But other than that this is a very enjoyable game :)
I MAY have found something that could cause this. Would you be interested in helping me test a fix for it? If so, please email me at support@derndeff.com
There's an error i encountered on mac, lightweight where the radio isn't turning on even after i go out of the safe zone, but the nextbots come and kill me; restarted the game multiple times
That's a super new bug. Can you try running all the way to one corner of the map (any corner is fine) and time how many seconds it takes for you to see the first nextbot? This will help me rule out what is and isn't working.
Only found out about this because 8-BitRyan just released another 3 random games video and your game is the second one in the video. I think I'm gonna play this.
Unfortunately not for this game since I currently don't have those skills! I'll learn how to make multiplayer games eventually though. People seemed to enjoy playing this game, so I'm taking what I learned here to make a new free game that captures what people liked about this. (i'd so much rather make new games for you guys to play than make little modifications to existing stuff!)
Hi, there's some weird issues with Unity's input system on some devices. Just so I know, in case I can figure out a patch, are you using Mac, Windows, or Linux?
found this game from fusionz! what on earth are the sources of the second and third 'monster' images? the 'slow, but silent' and 'ambushes quickly' ones. the second one especially just massively creeps me out, i can't even pinpoint why!
Hey there, for the second one, look up "Yoshie nextbot" and for the third look up "Pinhead nextbot"! you should be able to dive deeper into info with that
Hi Derndeff, can you please try adding your game to a different installer, like steam, etc... because for some reason if I try downloading the file on itch.io it says "Forbidden" or "Insufficient permissions" Thanks
Is that screenshot from the itch app, or the website? I tested the Itch App on my machine and was surprised how smoothly it worked, it's a lot like Steam. Download App - itch.io If you have already tried both the app and a direct download from the website, it's definitely the security/permissions on your PC. : ( Unfortunately, making a Steam page for this game would cost $100, which I just don't have the budget for right now. I may upload my free games to Steam for people to enjoy in the future though, once I can afford it.
I have been searching for about 10 minutes trying to find the zip file and i couldnt find it this is my first time going on itch.io and this is the first game i want to get can you help me on how to get this game?
Still working on beating the game but just wanted to say that esp for a free indie spook, this has lots of production quality and is actually scary! I have wanted a simple dedicated nextbot spook like this for a while now and this is it! also gg dev ! :)
Hey! So your game tells me that it needs some system requirements to run, but i don't get any instructions on how to GET those requirements. Take your time responding! I know you that sometimes may be busy! Thanks Dern!
Hey there, are you referring to the little system check with the rubber duck at the beginning, or something else? I assume you're getting some other message when you start the game... are you running Windows, Mac, or Linux, and are you running the normal or lightweight version?
The main Windows requirement that I can think of that's a requirement for rendering is DirectX11
Hey again! Yes i'm talking about the rubber duck. And i'm running on normal Windows. The thing is that it never told me about DirectX11, so i got kinda lost trying to find out what it meant by ''requirements'', since i've never been told WHAT the game required. How do i get DirectX11 anyway?
Ah I see, so a potential reason you can't get past the system check is that the stress test is crashing the program, meaning your PC's CPU or GPU is too slow to run the game. If you were able to open the game, you probably have the correct DirectX stuff! Did you try downloading and running the lightweight version of the game yet? That would be my first test. I'll keep the wording more clear in future on the system check!
Not a waste of time lol, I just want to make sure people can enjoy my stuff! I'll definitely make future system check stuff be more informative, haha, I initially released the game without the lightweight build
Are you running Mac? If so, there's a known compatibility issue between Unity's input system and Mac (on some OS versions). It's possible that installing the game through the itch app (read Mac install instructions on this page) could fix it, but I'm not super sure. : (
That's actually the first I've heard of that happening on a non-Mac, interesting. If you have a laptop, could you comment below the make/model/year (if you know it) of your laptop? I'm not entirely sure what's causing the issue since it's a deeper issue within Unity, so I'm not sure how helpful I can be : (
I'm actually running on a desktop, no worries, I've just been fighting through it to play, still enjoy the game and appreciate you trying to help! cant wait for more
this might just be me, but whenever you skip the cutscene, I can never hear the baby Munci's call out for me, no matter where I am or what channel I am on. is this a bug or am I just not looking at the right places? (i checked near the all the tombstones and other places and scrolled around all the channels)
I've definitely watched playthroughs of people who have skipped the intro in the first stage and found the muncies, and I've never had that bug before. It's possible you found a strange bug, but if it is a bug, it shouldn't exist it you restart the application.
They can be pretty quiet if you're at the wrong end of the map, I'd recommend getting the radio activated and try listening near the safe zone while turning slowly in different directions.
If it's still dead silent, you definitely have a haunted version of the game. O_O
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this is a pretty great game ngl, I have some couple suggestions/ideas:
That is all I have.
Great suggestions, I think these are good notes. Having more clear and more often reminders on the mechanics/tips in a non-obstructive way is definitely something I've learned going forward.
I've gotten several suggestions for difficulty customization and having a customizable experience for those who want more enjoyment out of the game is definitely something I'll be adding to my next game!
I think I'm content with the flaws of this game (at this point, it's not worth the effort adding more stuff/fixes instead of making a new, better game). I think you'll really enjoy my next game!
Thanks for playing!
In future, can u add multiplayer mod? This game is sooo good!
how can you play this
Hi Dernderf the games fantastic but I have this bug where I keep walking backwards no matter what and it's a bit annoying to play with but other than that the games fun!
Hi, I might have something that could fix this, would you be willing to help test something for me? if so, please email me at support@derndeff.com
Is it possible to swap out the radio shutting down with just the radio powering on sound but well, shutting down? The current sound is kind of ear piercing when you got the sound even on medium, and well you need to listen. Thanks!
I will keep this in mind for the future, thanks for letting me know! it's definitely a high-pitched crackling sound so I can see it being a bit piercing (and some people's headphones probably make this worse!)
After watching your video on how you made it, i must say good job my guy! you did a fantastic job and all that work really paid off! when you make a discord ill join for sure! im boutta download and play the game right now! I love horror games and you have provided the ultimate game! and like others say, this game has ALOT. of potential. Think about it: You can update the game to add new features such as: new maps, new gamemodes, new areas of the main story map, multiplayer, cutscenes, and so much more! this game has alot of potential so please dont let it go to waste! sorry for the long comment i just really love this kinda stuff
I love this game, I feel like it could get more content updates but other than that, the only thing I don't like is how Stage 5 plays out, it is more of a camping stage, you wait at spawn till all of them are gone, you rush to get a Baby Munchi, go back, repeat, but still love it.
In the content updates could be some new entities, like someone that pretends to be a baby munchi, or some more new buildings, a somewhat animated ending after being done with the game, these are some ideas if you would like to update it for a little longer, but even if you leave this game as it is, you should definitely make more nextbot-type games!
Good feedback, I'm also unhappy with how campy the game gets when the bots have their difficulties increased. : / I think it's just a flaw in the main idea of the mechanics to be honest. Good ideas and suggestions, I am currently working on a new nextbot-y game that I think you'll enjoy!
I haven’t gotten far into it, but it is a cool concept, plus, I’m glad that the cast of characters isn’t the “usual” Nextbots I am familiar with lol
The game is pretty well done and it works well, though the spawn rate of the nextbots was a bit too much for my liking xD
hey derndeff, do you have a discord server or anything to talk to you on? for nothing in particular, you just seem chill and it'd maybe be nice. (it's fine if not though)
heya Asphore, I do not currently have a server setup since I don't think I could properly handle a community space right now (I get distracted very easily!) I will probably make one soon tho to help facilitate playtesting and other stuff that will help me make better games and interact with you all.
I am, however, going to give you and a couple other speedrunners/game breakers access to some stuff related to my current game project soon so you can give feedback and break things for me haha. Could you email me your discord to support@derndeff.com? I don't have your contact info yet : )
I love this game a lot but I have a bug, it makes me go backward, its as if my s key is continuously being pressed. I have tried the base game and the lightweight counterpart. I am on Windows. But other than that this is a very enjoyable game :)
I MAY have found something that could cause this. Would you be interested in helping me test a fix for it? If so, please email me at support@derndeff.com
Sometimes I can’t play
Nextbot Graveyard video coming up on my Youtube Channel at April 20, 5:30 AM EST. My Channel
There's an error i encountered on mac, lightweight where the radio isn't turning on even after i go out of the safe zone, but the nextbots come and kill me; restarted the game multiple times
That's a super new bug. Can you try running all the way to one corner of the map (any corner is fine) and time how many seconds it takes for you to see the first nextbot? This will help me rule out what is and isn't working.
Only found out about this because 8-BitRyan just released another 3 random games video and your game is the second one in the video. I think I'm gonna play this.
I saw that, super awesome! I hope you enjoy the game!
Great horror game!, the final stage was kinda hard as it took me lots of attempts, but hey, atleast the ending was worth it
Soooo scary!!:(
Most terrifying game!
Gameplay en ESPAÑOL.
I was never a fan of the nextbots trend but this game is cool. Good job.
ok i finally got it to work :D
how did you get it to work
just a idea could you add multiplayer
a little help please?
download apple mac version
i literally cant even download the game it says file isnt available on this site
Great game! I enjoyed it. Will there be multiplayer in the future? Because I'd like to play this with my friends.
Unfortunately not for this game since I currently don't have those skills! I'll learn how to make multiplayer games eventually though. People seemed to enjoy playing this game, so I'm taking what I learned here to make a new free game that captures what people liked about this. (i'd so much rather make new games for you guys to play than make little modifications to existing stuff!)
for some reason this game forces me to walk diagonally
cant do shit to stop it it just wanders
Hi, there's some weird issues with Unity's input system on some devices. Just so I know, in case I can figure out a patch, are you using Mac, Windows, or Linux?
windows 10 is what im running and ive never had issues with unity
hi again. I may have fixed the issue in the latest update, but it may only fix it for some users, I can't be sure
This is The Best Game I Have Ever Seen In A While! Good Job Making That!
found this game from fusionz! what on earth are the sources of the second and third 'monster' images? the 'slow, but silent' and 'ambushes quickly' ones. the second one especially just massively creeps me out, i can't even pinpoint why!
Hey there, for the second one, look up "Yoshie nextbot" and for the third look up "Pinhead nextbot"! you should be able to dive deeper into info with that
the best youtuber
Excellent game, very good use of the mechanics. I wish you would release a next installment with more difficulty and nextbots
Hi Derndeff, can you please try adding your game to a different installer, like steam, etc... because for some reason if I try downloading the file on itch.io it says "Forbidden" or "Insufficient permissions" Thanks
This is the picture:
Is that screenshot from the itch app, or the website? I tested the Itch App on my machine and was surprised how smoothly it worked, it's a lot like Steam. Download App - itch.io If you have already tried both the app and a direct download from the website, it's definitely the security/permissions on your PC. : ( Unfortunately, making a Steam page for this game would cost $100, which I just don't have the budget for right now. I may upload my free games to Steam for people to enjoy in the future though, once I can afford it.
Nevermind I fixed it :D Can't wait to play your game
(I am a subscriber ツ)
Awesome! Enjoy!
most fun horror game i've played in a while. Will definitely record all the other stages. great work dev <3
(a like would be appreciated if you enjoy the vid)
Sadly my system score was 6 so i cant play this game
Even using the lightweight download?
never mind i have found the zip file cant wait to play your gam
I have been searching for about 10 minutes trying to find the zip file and i couldnt find it this is my first time going on itch.io and this is the first game i want to get can you help me on how to get this game?
Still working on beating the game but just wanted to say that esp for a free indie spook, this has lots of production quality and is actually scary! I have wanted a simple dedicated nextbot spook like this for a while now and this is it! also gg dev ! :)
Thanks, I'm glad you like it!
yr welcome :)
Hey! So your game tells me that it needs some system requirements to run, but i don't get any instructions on how to GET those requirements. Take your time responding! I know you that sometimes may be busy! Thanks Dern!
Hey there, are you referring to the little system check with the rubber duck at the beginning, or something else? I assume you're getting some other message when you start the game... are you running Windows, Mac, or Linux, and are you running the normal or lightweight version?
The main Windows requirement that I can think of that's a requirement for rendering is DirectX11
Hey again! Yes i'm talking about the rubber duck. And i'm running on normal Windows. The thing is that it never told me about DirectX11, so i got kinda lost trying to find out what it meant by ''requirements'', since i've never been told WHAT the game required. How do i get DirectX11 anyway?
Ah I see, so a potential reason you can't get past the system check is that the stress test is crashing the program, meaning your PC's CPU or GPU is too slow to run the game. If you were able to open the game, you probably have the correct DirectX stuff! Did you try downloading and running the lightweight version of the game yet? That would be my first test. I'll keep the wording more clear in future on the system check!
I downloaded the lightweight version and it ran very smoothly! Sorry for wasting your time.. My bad!
Not a waste of time lol, I just want to make sure people can enjoy my stuff! I'll definitely make future system check stuff be more informative, haha, I initially released the game without the lightweight build
hey, having an issue where I'm always running sideway/or backwards
Are you running Mac? If so, there's a known compatibility issue between Unity's input system and Mac (on some OS versions). It's possible that installing the game through the itch app (read Mac install instructions on this page) could fix it, but I'm not super sure. : (
hey, no I'm not I'm using windows 10, I tried from the file and on itch.io but the problem persisted
That's actually the first I've heard of that happening on a non-Mac, interesting. If you have a laptop, could you comment below the make/model/year (if you know it) of your laptop? I'm not entirely sure what's causing the issue since it's a deeper issue within Unity, so I'm not sure how helpful I can be : (
I'm actually running on a desktop, no worries, I've just been fighting through it to play, still enjoy the game and appreciate you trying to help! cant wait for more
took a bit to understand how to play, but i really enjoyed it (PLEASE WATCH 2ND GAME)
Thanks for playing! It definitely does take some time to figure out haha
this might just be me, but whenever you skip the cutscene, I can never hear the baby Munci's call out for me, no matter where I am or what channel I am on. is this a bug or am I just not looking at the right places? (i checked near the all the tombstones and other places and scrolled around all the channels)
Hey there, which stage number are you skipping the intro for, and what build of the game did you download (windows/mac/linux, normal or lightweight?)
i skipped for the first stage number and i downloaded the normal windows build
I've definitely watched playthroughs of people who have skipped the intro in the first stage and found the muncies, and I've never had that bug before. It's possible you found a strange bug, but if it is a bug, it shouldn't exist it you restart the application.
They can be pretty quiet if you're at the wrong end of the map, I'd recommend getting the radio activated and try listening near the safe zone while turning slowly in different directions.
If it's still dead silent, you definitely have a haunted version of the game. O_O
alright, they started talking now, sorry for the trouble