RAIL LIES by Dazrow

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made by Dazrow for Ludum Dare 47 (JAM)

Made for Ludum Dare 47 (Stuck in the loop) https://dazrow.itch.io/raillies

CONTROLS:

WASD - TO MOVE

SPACE - TO INTERACT

Remember! Whatever you choose - keep moving forward. The key to escaping the train loop lies ahead! Снимок экрана 2020-10-05 в 23.12.57.png Снимок экрана 2020-10-05 в 23.13.42.png The story:

You suddenly wake up on a moving train. How did you end up here? You do not remember.

You see a fairly pleasant old lady sitting before you. Perhaps she can tell you what is going on?

Made for Ludum Dare 47 by Dazrow (Youtube.com/dazrow), VaustXIII (twitch.tv/vaustxiii)

Special thanks to Coviornastene for providing arts and Raging_Mike for support with story, ideas and many more!

Ratings

Given 37🗳️ 5🗨️

Feedback

MoffKalast
07. Oct 2020 · 11:17 UTC
Well it is an interesting concept, but the implementation leaves something to be desired. Maybe it would make sense to get a clue or something each time you pass through a car otherwise it's just trying random types of objects. There also seems to be some graphical glitching when you pass the door frames.
Eden Shazar
07. Oct 2020 · 14:12 UTC
Well that was confusing - which I guess is part of the point, so good job!

I haven't managed to finish the game, but I did somehow find myself outside of the train (it just ended with a door to nowhere so I stepped out), and then managed to see the engine but not get inside it. Honestly, I as trying to figure out the logic of the game throughout and didn't manage to understand what strings are being pulled behind the scenes to make this so confusing.

I do think it would have been more enjoyable had you received better clues as to what you're supposed to do. I also encountered a game breaking bug, where the character began floating and was eventually far enough away from the floor to interact with things, and later even too high to pass through the doors.
Momo_Hunter
07. Oct 2020 · 17:32 UTC
I tried to get past the first puzzle but I don't know what to do and I made it once, but then I levitated above the ground and wasn't able to do anything anymore. I kind of get what the game should be, but it wouldn't let me play it :/
Joror
11. Oct 2020 · 10:15 UTC
I got a bit through the puzzle, but then I escaped the loop!
![bla.png](///raw/a61/z/39faf.png)
(not in the intended way probably)

Gameplay wise the choice to only be able to progress if you randomly chose the correct option is messing with player agency. A hint or puzzle or some feedback would be good.
I did not hear any sound, is that a bug?

The circular repeat is a neat concept. :)
Usenrame
11. Oct 2020 · 10:43 UTC
Really enjoyed with this game concept, characters are good :D
exofrenon
11. Oct 2020 · 11:32 UTC
Great idea, a funny game you made there. Could have been a little bit longer and what you have to do a little bit clearer. The music and the mood was also well executed.
Salier
11. Oct 2020 · 12:08 UTC
The environment and sound is good but the gameplay need a few more clues, some NPCs or player-character/narator lines could do the trick. Even after finishing the game i'm not sure what those train whistles were about.
🎤 Dazrow
11. Oct 2020 · 15:23 UTC
Thanks for the comment, guys! Really appreciate your feedback both positive and constructive. We indeed have spent less that intended time to make proper testing and QA. Sorry for the possible bugs occuring.
As for the hints - I do agree that some UI tips or narration could have helped the player better understand the progression logic. But the again - its that confusing loop you need you outsmart, right? :D
Thanks again everyone!
Corentin Benoit-Gonin
11. Oct 2020 · 19:11 UTC
I totally get what you went for, but i have to say that the implementation was not as great as I expected... Never too sure what the implications of my actions were! Apart from that, this idea for a loop is clever!
Strange_jeremy
17. Oct 2020 · 10:53 UTC
fun game
tiffi
18. Oct 2020 · 17:01 UTC
Damn I look good in that suit!!! Good job!
ludipe
20. Oct 2020 · 22:53 UTC
I liked the overall vibes of the game, but I wasn't able to get past the first puzzle. I was sure there was some twist I wasn't seeing, but I was really confused. I made a few guesses, tried different suitcases, then tried pressing the colors in the order the character said them. I tried going in both directions. Anyway, I probably missed something in here, but I kept on trying and I wasn't able to figure it out (sorry!).