I knew going in that this was a horror game, thanks to ToadBup's video on Kitty Kart 64. But even so, I was kinda surprised by what I saw, both in a positive and negative way. On a positive note, I appreciate the gradual buildup to the whole town desiring Hamtaro's flesh, as the static infects their minds...
But on the other hand... why is the monster just...MissingNo.? I think you could have come up with some other glitch-themed creature to serve as the villain, because it being MissingNo. just feels off to me.
And speaking of glitches, there is this one glitch if you get near a bridge on your scooter, resulting in Hamtaro and the scooter splitting from each other until you get off the scooter. And worse, at one point during play, I got stuck in a corner between a hill and a bridge, meaning I had to start a whole new game because of how this game saves wherever you chose to quit.
Everything else, I appreciate. I enjoy zipping around and bouncing off of hills, and the bonus of the scooter time trial was nice. I just wish there was more to it. I even enjoya engaging with the dialogue, including with Bunjamin. I hate that guy.
Actually, hear me out: what if instead of the villagers getting a craving for flesh, it's Hamtaro who does?
In a remake by your team or someone else, instead of the game revolving around MissingNo., have that line about Hamtaro deciding to not eat that first day have more significance. Give us the option of whether Hamtaro should eat any of the meals he cooks, or just gives them to the villagers.
Give us a happy ending if the player can satiate both the village and Hamtaro himself, throughout the game. Give us a bad ending if we either keep all the food to ourselves, or only feed the town. And it could all be done with an alteration of the canonical ending:
When Bunjamin invites Hamtaro over, the result depends on how you played. Have Bunjamin try to be nice if you did everything right. Have Bunjamin get angry at you if you deprived the village. Have Hamtaro have a bad feeling about this, if you deprived Hamtaro, leading to two different scenarios: 1. If you choose not to go, Hamtaro will die of starvation. 2. If you do go, Hamtaro will end up eating Bunjamin, and maybe three different paths could occur: Hamtaro loses it and goes on a killing spree, Hamtaro simply covers up what he did and moves on, or Hamtaro admits to his guilt and is punished.
Honestly, I'd pay good money for a full version of this that went more in-depth on the character interactions and cooking elements and removed the horror elements. The horror part of the game cut the fun part short enough that it left me wanting more. Not to mention, the scares were sort of cheap. The horror part of the game just kind of felt too much like a stock creepypasta with a few jumpscares to actually be frightening. That said, though, I loved the initial fun of cooking food for your friends, and I'd love it if there was more of that at some point.
The camera won't stop spinning. I thought it was the controller but it still won't stop. I restarted, it didn't fix. It's making me too nauseous to play.
Was really, really good up until the end. Missingno took me out of the game and that last jumpscare was just awful. Great gameplay otherwise and good atmosphere
Amazing work with this one. Super charming and the controls are great! I especially loved just riding around. The models are really well done and adorable, and Ed did a super great job on the soundtrack! :-)
Definitely gave me that old school 2000's game feel.
Amazing game, I really hope this gets a follow up! Plays great with a controller but I would like adjustable stick sensitivity, but this is an extremely comfy game that totally doesn't rip that away from you.
This was actually surprising good. Definitely a bit slow burn in the beginning but when things take a turn it definitely got super interesting. Cute and funny, with a dark twist I liked it. Definitely recommend playing. 👍
Does time pass normally, or only when you complete certain tasks? I ended up softlocking the game because I forgot to put my ingredients in my chest before going beyond the wall, and had to spit out my carrots and potatoes, and now I'm stuck in town, can't sleep because I still have an order, can't go beyond the wall because it's still day, and the carrots and potatoes don't respawn.
Also this is definitely a minor complaint, but the lines are way too clean and textures too high-res to be an N64 game. This looks more like a wii game, almost exactly like it was made by the MySims team (and that's a good thing! It's a nice aesthetic!)
Just went through it. I cant give this game enough praise. If there was ever a full version or an update with more story/tasks I'd play all day! A cuddly game with Mario sunshine healing and a twist too enthralling to ignore.
This is incredible!!! Your game is the perfect horror stuff we're waiting for in PC CURSED '98, a fake horror magazine in an alternate year 1998! do you want to join? Send the game to our HAUNTED JAM and appears on the CURSED 1 DEMO DISC for PC!!
One of my favorite indie games I've played this year!
The graphics/gameplay reminded me of old n64/gamecube games I used to play all the time, and it being controller compatible (plus the controls working very smooth and easy) made it an enjoyable experience!
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I knew going in that this was a horror game, thanks to ToadBup's video on Kitty Kart 64. But even so, I was kinda surprised by what I saw, both in a positive and negative way. On a positive note, I appreciate the gradual buildup to the whole town desiring Hamtaro's flesh, as the static infects their minds...
But on the other hand... why is the monster just...MissingNo.? I think you could have come up with some other glitch-themed creature to serve as the villain, because it being MissingNo. just feels off to me.
And speaking of glitches, there is this one glitch if you get near a bridge on your scooter, resulting in Hamtaro and the scooter splitting from each other until you get off the scooter. And worse, at one point during play, I got stuck in a corner between a hill and a bridge, meaning I had to start a whole new game because of how this game saves wherever you chose to quit.
Everything else, I appreciate. I enjoy zipping around and bouncing off of hills, and the bonus of the scooter time trial was nice. I just wish there was more to it. I even enjoya engaging with the dialogue, including with Bunjamin. I hate that guy.
Actually, hear me out: what if instead of the villagers getting a craving for flesh, it's Hamtaro who does?
In a remake by your team or someone else, instead of the game revolving around MissingNo., have that line about Hamtaro deciding to not eat that first day have more significance. Give us the option of whether Hamtaro should eat any of the meals he cooks, or just gives them to the villagers.
Give us a happy ending if the player can satiate both the village and Hamtaro himself, throughout the game. Give us a bad ending if we either keep all the food to ourselves, or only feed the town. And it could all be done with an alteration of the canonical ending:
When Bunjamin invites Hamtaro over, the result depends on how you played. Have Bunjamin try to be nice if you did everything right. Have Bunjamin get angry at you if you deprived the village. Have Hamtaro have a bad feeling about this, if you deprived Hamtaro, leading to two different scenarios: 1. If you choose not to go, Hamtaro will die of starvation. 2. If you do go, Hamtaro will end up eating Bunjamin, and maybe three different paths could occur: Hamtaro loses it and goes on a killing spree, Hamtaro simply covers up what he did and moves on, or Hamtaro admits to his guilt and is punished.
I've played it with my best friend. I love the game! its the best game I've ever seen! 11/10
this is so good!!! defiantly 10/10 would recommend.
Awesome! I loved it >w<
Really fun game!!
got stuck behind the bridge, saved behind the bridge :( hallllp
Very fun and original game
HELP!
it says my PC is at risk :(
if you want to play anyway, click"Learn more"then a run anyway button will appear
It isn't, it's just a quirk, it's 100% safe to play
This has to be on of the few games that have generally scared me
Very adorable game! So many cute animals. Felt like in Animal crossing <3 definitely no dark twist present. Loved it!
Very cute, I loved it.
Honestly, I'd pay good money for a full version of this that went more in-depth on the character interactions and cooking elements and removed the horror elements. The horror part of the game cut the fun part short enough that it left me wanting more. Not to mention, the scares were sort of cheap. The horror part of the game just kind of felt too much like a stock creepypasta with a few jumpscares to actually be frightening. That said, though, I loved the initial fun of cooking food for your friends, and I'd love it if there was more of that at some point.
Can you make a version for android?
Cuz I'm on molbile and I really want to play this
The camera won't stop spinning. I thought it was the controller but it still won't stop. I restarted, it didn't fix. It's making me too nauseous to play.
It’s something to do with your controller settings, if you have steam then try to fiddle around with the controller config in Big Picture mode.
Bijuu Mike played this game:
Is this an ARG?
Was really, really good up until the end. Missingno took me out of the game and that last jumpscare was just awful. Great gameplay otherwise and good atmosphere
Very cute
until it isntThis little game is such a treat. The controls are great. And the story pacing is perfect. I'd love to play more of this!
please make an longer version
go go hamster chief *Master Chief theme from halo plays*
why is there not a longer version :-(
Amazing work with this one. Super charming and the controls are great! I especially loved just riding around. The models are really well done and adorable, and Ed did a super great job on the soundtrack! :-)
Definitely gave me that old school 2000's game feel.
Amazing game, I really hope this gets a follow up!
Plays great with a controller but I would like adjustable stick sensitivity, but this is an extremely comfy game
that totally doesn't rip that away from you.Niceee game! i like it...it was adorable
(gameplay in spanish)
Aquí mi humilde video :D un juego muy divertido me gusto mucho!!
I loved it, very cute with a dark side! Graphics were very nostalgic.
This was actually surprising good. Definitely a bit slow burn in the beginning but when things take a turn it definitely got super interesting. Cute and funny, with a dark twist I liked it. Definitely recommend playing. 👍
Does time pass normally, or only when you complete certain tasks? I ended up softlocking the game because I forgot to put my ingredients in my chest before going beyond the wall, and had to spit out my carrots and potatoes, and now I'm stuck in town, can't sleep because I still have an order, can't go beyond the wall because it's still day, and the carrots and potatoes don't respawn.
Also this is definitely a minor complaint, but the lines are way too clean and textures too high-res to be an N64 game. This looks more like a wii game, almost exactly like it was made by the MySims team (and that's a good thing! It's a nice aesthetic!)
Same here, i think i have softlock the game :(
Just went through it. I cant give this game enough praise. If there was ever a full version or an update with more story/tasks I'd play all day! A cuddly game with Mario sunshine healing and a twist too enthralling to ignore.
Fantastic game, I would love to play a sequel. If you enjoy old N64 games like Animal Crossing, play this game.
Animal Crossing had an N64 game, bwow.
Sorry should have said Dōbutsu no Mori aka Animal Crossing
I really enjoyed playing it on stream, thanks for making it :3
Did the Hamster join Mario Kart at the end?
This is incredible!!! Your game is the perfect horror stuff we're waiting for in PC CURSED '98, a fake horror magazine in an alternate year 1998! do you want to join? Send the game to our HAUNTED JAM and appears on the CURSED 1 DEMO DISC for PC!!
JOIN HERE!!!!
https://itch.io/jam/jacob-jazzs-gruesome-malware
Awesome game!
great game! had fun playing!
One of my favorite indie games I've played this year!
The graphics/gameplay reminded me of old n64/gamecube games I used to play all the time, and it being controller compatible (plus the controls working very smooth and easy) made it an enjoyable experience!
Much luv!