Are there a One-scene games?
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Are there a One-scene games?
I'm not well informed in the Visual Novels area.
I played and loved Paper Dino's: Save The Date.
I would like to follow this example and make a game that happens with just one character, but also, just in one location.
Do you know of games that done that?
Thanks!
I played and loved Paper Dino's: Save The Date.
I would like to follow this example and make a game that happens with just one character, but also, just in one location.
Do you know of games that done that?
Thanks!
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Re: Are there a One-scene games?
I've played a game that's sort of like that, in terms of having just one scene, but there are 2 characters involved (The Dark). Unfortunately, I don't have any examples of single-character games at the moment.
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Re: Are there a One-scene games?
Thank you for the link.
Cute piece of art
It actually makes a good example, my idea also has two characters, I didn't count the player
Cute piece of art
It actually makes a good example, my idea also has two characters, I didn't count the player
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Re: Are there a One-scene games?
Of course!ido wrote:Thank you for the link.
Cute piece of art
It actually makes a good example, my idea also has two characters, I didn't count the player
If there's anything in particular you'd like to learn about visual novel craft, you are welcome to ask. While I may lack experience personally, I am certain someone else may have the answers to anything I can't help you with. But in any case, I wish you luck with your game. It doesn't have to be big or flashy to be enjoyable.
Re: Are there a One-scene games?
I made a game a while ago that primarily takes place in one location, and with one character. It's not strictly what you're looking for though, haha. I think it would be fun to host a VN game jam with this kind of restriction - only one background and only one character! It'd be interesting to see what people come up with.
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Re: Are there a One-scene games?
Depends what you mean by 'one character'. Do you mean only one person talks, or can there be other characters as long as they only talk through a radio, etc.
For example, in Digital: A Love Story you are the only person physically there. Everyone else you interact with is over the internet and you never see their faces, only their usernames and text.
In The Stanley Parable you are also the only person "present", besides the narrator who is talking to you as the "voice of God" omniscient perspective.
I'm pretty sure something like Gone Home or maybe Dear Esther is like that as well. It is more common in games where there is other gameplay to keep the player occupied in the absence of other characters.
For example, in Digital: A Love Story you are the only person physically there. Everyone else you interact with is over the internet and you never see their faces, only their usernames and text.
In The Stanley Parable you are also the only person "present", besides the narrator who is talking to you as the "voice of God" omniscient perspective.
I'm pretty sure something like Gone Home or maybe Dear Esther is like that as well. It is more common in games where there is other gameplay to keep the player occupied in the absence of other characters.
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Re: Are there a One-scene games?
//off-topic but this game is really flippin good guys, you should all play it. I cried so much for both endings.Banana wrote:I made a game a while ago that primarily takes place in one location, and with one character. It's not strictly what you're looking for though, haha. I think it would be fun to host a VN game jam with this kind of restriction - only one background and only one character! It'd be interesting to see what people come up with.
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Re: Are there a One-scene games?
I think it's more about what works with the story that you want to tell. The scenes and characters required are going to be informed by how you want to make it work. They'd likely be atypical for VNs where there are expectations on what the game includes but that doesn't mean it wouldn't work mechanically.ido wrote:I would like to follow this example and make a game that happens with just one character, but also, just in one location.
Do you know of games that done that?
Having a strong focus on what you want to do with the story will make a big difference. Most of the examples here very narrative heavy games for that reason. Though with a VN you could do a lot with conversations in a single setting, ie two strangers talking on a train journey etc.
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Re: Are there a One-scene games?
The Shadows That Run Alongside Our Car is set entirely inside a car with only two on-screen characters.
Also, I'd like to point out that Save the Date has multiple settings, not just one or two. I just want to clear that up for readers who are unfamiliar with the game.
Also, I'd like to point out that Save the Date has multiple settings, not just one or two. I just want to clear that up for readers who are unfamiliar with the game.
Re: Are there a One-scene games?
Yes there are such games, I remember playing such vn, it was kinetic, short and very touching, was romantic story of casual acquaintance in alcove, it had professional art (not free pictures I am sure) and sounds as well, but I dont remember such details, in fact I remember such good kind game - and so it proves that it has value. In my opinion, such games must be very sinsere.
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Re: Are there a One-scene games?
Not properly VN territory, but "Hello? HELLo!" is a One-Scene horror RPG.
Short, fun and with a suprising backstory and finale xD
Short, fun and with a suprising backstory and finale xD
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