The Thrilling Journey of Creating a Horror Game in 7 Days

👻Creating a horror game requires careful consideration of atmosphere, jump scares, and overall gameplay to provide a thrilling experience.

🚪The game jam theme 'What's Behind the Door' inspired the incorporation of a mysterious door that kept appearing, adding an element of intrigue and fitting in with the theme.

🌳Designing a forest level in the real world section of the game allowed for the inclusion of ambient sounds, spooky elements, and visual cues to guide the player.

🔍In-game exploration and interaction with objects, such as finding keys and triggering events, adds depth and engagement to the gameplay.

⌛Time management is crucial during a game jam, balancing the development process, scripting events, and creating assets within the given timeframe.

What inspired you to participate in the game jam?

—I love game development challenges, and the game jam provided a great opportunity to test my skills and creativity in a limited time frame.

How did you come up with the idea of a horror game with two worlds?

—The game jam theme 'What's Behind the Door' sparked the idea of contrasting worlds, one empty and white, and the other real and ominous, adding an element of mystery and suspense.

What challenges did you face during the game development process?

—Time management was a significant challenge as I had to create multiple levels, implement jump scares, and script events within the limited time frame of the game jam.

What was your favorite aspect of developing the game?

—Designing the forest level in the real world section allowed me to immerse players in an eerie atmosphere through sound design, visual cues, and spooky elements.

What advice would you give to aspiring game developers participating in a game jam?

—Plan your time effectively, stay motivated, and be open to improvisation. Embrace the challenges and constraints of the game jam, as they can push you to think creatively and come up with unique gameplay experiences.

00:00Taking part in a 7-day game jam, I aimed to create a horror game centered around the theme 'What's Behind the Door'.

03:39Managing time and balancing other commitments while developing the game was a challenge.

05:20Designing the forest level with ambient sounds, visual cues, and a mysterious house added depth to the real world section of the game.

05:39The game jam provided an opportunity to play and rate other games, fostering a sense of community within the game development world.