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Welcome, fellow horror enthusiasts, to the Slow-Burn Horror Jam – your ticket to a bone-chilling adventure in game development! Over the next 7 days, we invite you to dive headfirst into the sinister world of horror game creation. Get ready for an experience like no other, where every creak of the floorboards and flicker of light sends shivers down your spine.
Theme: Slow-Burn Terror
Duration: 7 days
Objective: We're on the hunt for games that'll make players sleep with the lights on! Craft a horror game that slowly tightens the screws, leading to one or two hair-raising scares that'll haunt players for nights to come.
Guidelines:
Slow-Burn Gameplay: Think of your game as a horror movie marathon, not a quick jump-scare flick. Keep players on the edge of their seats with a gripping story, immersive environments, and a sense of dread that builds with each passing moment.
Minimalist Scares: Less is more when it comes to scares. Instead of relying on buckets of blood or cheap jump scares, focus on psychological terror, eerie soundscapes, and visuals that make players' skin crawl.
Immersive Environments: Whether it's a decrepit mansion, a fog-shrouded forest, or an abandoned space station, your game world should feel like a character in itself – alive with the whispers of the unknown.
Character Depth: Give your characters depth beyond just being monster fodder. Make players care about their fate by tapping into their fears, hopes, and vulnerabilities.
Innovative Mechanics: Don't be afraid to get creative! Experiment with gameplay mechanics that heighten the horror experience, whether it's a dynamic day-night cycle, a sanity meter that reflects the character's mental state, or puzzles that are as twisted as the story itself.
Feedback and Collaboration: You're not in this alone – reach out to your fellow jammers for feedback, support, and maybe even some spine-tingling inspiration.
With these guidelines, let your imagination run wild and unleash the terror lurking within. Are you ready to make hearts race and pulses pound? Join us for the Slow-Burn Horror Jam, where nightmares come to life!
