{"author_link":"\/users\/noa-calice","author_name":"Noa Calice","author_uid":"1009812","comments":[{"author_name":"PurpledArtFrog","author_uid":"1097367","time":"2019-10-06T19:44:21Z","epoch":1570391061,"modified":1570391061,"text":"Looking forward to having a look and congrats on the TDW release :smile: Actually saw you at Unite in CPH.... but being shy all that :wink: .... even though you made a video on it :smile: \n\nHave a great evening :thumbsup_tone1: ","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"kromeboy","author_uid":"1033529","time":"2019-10-06T23:15:48Z","epoch":1570403748,"modified":1570403748,"text":"Whell... that was strange...\n\nGreat work!","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"Clipper","author_uid":"1171129","time":"2019-10-06T23:15:52Z","epoch":1570403752,"modified":1570403782,"text":"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA, ekhm, I mean, that was intense! Always liked the style of your graphics and this time you definitely did not let me down. With audio provided it was a very wholesome experience, though I can't really call it a nice one :| (the first howl in the intro caught me offguard and scared me sh*tless xD) One thing I want to point out is that I wish there was more to it this time, but surely there was a reason for it.\nI'd appreciate if you tried my game as well and as a part of shameless promotion I invite you to embrace a challenge I brought upon you in one of my recent yt videos (link down), where I challenge you to \"teach as much as possible in 15 minutes\". Maybe you could give a few more hints on the art design? Just a loose proposition. Cheers!\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/AAtpNYT3NIo?t=1077","likes":2,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"Doodums","author_uid":"1164428","time":"2019-10-07T00:00:06Z","epoch":1570406406,"modified":1570406406,"text":"Looks great! Your youtube videos actually inspired me to participate in this game jam.","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"Pavel Ivanov","author_uid":"1161646","time":"2019-10-07T01:34:17Z","epoch":1570412057,"modified":1570412057,"text":"Hey, nice job! Graphics are great as always! Was a bit hard to get the theme thought!\n\nIf you dont mind, check out my game: https:\/\/pavelivanov.itch.io\/nothing-on-frontlines","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"dk5000p","author_uid":"1100501","time":"2019-10-07T02:27:04Z","epoch":1570415224,"modified":1570415224,"text":"Another Ludum Dare experience and I am happy you labeled it as such.  Since there didn't seem a way to lose, I technically cannot classify this as a game.  Took me a little bit to figure out how to proceed but once I did, I enjoyed the experience screaming at everything and watching the character morph as I went.  Really cool effects.","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"erebus","author_uid":"1041553","time":"2019-10-07T03:55:11Z","epoch":1570420511,"modified":1570420511,"text":"This was fantastic. The art was amazing! Really simple mechanics but it worked really well. Great job!","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"NachtWitch","author_uid":"1160934","time":"2019-10-07T14:55:47Z","epoch":1570460147,"modified":1570460147,"text":"Really fun game, don't really understand how it fit the theme, really u loud, Jesus the graphics are amazing","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"SheepDog123","author_uid":"1164171","time":"2019-10-07T16:58:24Z","epoch":1570467504,"modified":1570467504,"text":"uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh....???? I... dont... understand....????","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"Asue","author_uid":"1155160","time":"2019-10-07T18:03:45Z","epoch":1570471425,"modified":1570471425,"text":"Graphics are really excellent, I love your art style!","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"XCVZXC","author_uid":"1079689","time":"2019-10-07T18:08:31Z","epoch":1570471711,"modified":1570471711,"text":"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA! this is strange... explain","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"AdroitConceptions","author_uid":"1014035","time":"2019-10-07T18:24:20Z","epoch":1570472660,"modified":1570472660,"text":"well.... got here from the YT video... me thinks there might be just a small amount Sodium Chloride involved in the creation of this experience.\n\nGood artwork.","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"TaoPhoenix","author_uid":"1020076","time":"2019-10-07T18:38:58Z","epoch":1570473538,"modified":1570473538,"text":"\"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA! this is strange\u2026 explain\"\n\nIt's like an interactive scaling version of the painting by Edvard Munch. \nhttps:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Scream\n","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"Keppu","author_uid":"1052721","time":"2019-10-07T19:17:35Z","epoch":1570475855,"modified":1570475855,"text":"What a strange game, but in a unpleasantly good way. :smile: \n\nGame uses BlackThornProd's unique graphic style with a twist. It revolves around distorting(and disturbing) visuals, flavored with nightmare inducing sound effects. \n\nThere is not much to play, but I do like the progression of the Howler monster. It escalates just enough to keep me playing to see what visual monstrosity is waiting on the next level. I would have liked to see some epic howling duel with the other monsters.","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"Eric Kulbiej","author_uid":"1103214","time":"2019-10-07T19:42:06Z","epoch":1570477326,"modified":1570477326,"text":"Well that was really something","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"NachtWitch","author_uid":"1160934","time":"2019-10-07T21:29:01Z","epoch":1570483741,"modified":1570483741,"text":"jusus christ, stop with the screaming","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"GMChill","author_uid":"1172315","time":"2019-10-07T22:13:48Z","epoch":1570486428,"modified":1570486428,"text":"this is beautiful!!!","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"Seabird","author_uid":"1167787","time":"2019-10-07T23:53:31Z","epoch":1570492411,"modified":1570492411,"text":"Really well done. I can't believe how much art you did in so little time. The controls were pretty smooth.\u200b","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"LeReveur","author_uid":"1000059","time":"2019-10-08T02:00:36Z","epoch":1570500036,"modified":1570500036,"text":"Well, that was\u2026 Intense. Don't know what your dealer have, but obviously it's a little\u2026 spicy.\nGood job anyway (althought a downsized resolution would permit to those who don't have a so big screen to play it too)","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"D4rkWeasel","author_uid":"1162230","time":"2019-10-08T06:26:30Z","epoch":1570515990,"modified":1570515990,"text":"Soooo cool! :D","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"Monish Vyas","author_uid":"1142930","time":"2019-10-08T08:51:51Z","epoch":1570524711,"modified":1570524711,"text":"I always enjoy art and overall experience in BTP games. Art looks so simple and yet has quite a charm.\nAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"gamesplusjames","author_uid":"1009836","time":"2019-10-08T11:07:29Z","epoch":1570532849,"modified":1570532849,"text":"This game was truly Godmode! I loved the art as always and the story\/message got across really well! Great work!","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"TheGameGuy","author_uid":"1162325","time":"2019-10-08T16:09:53Z","epoch":1570550993,"modified":1570550993,"text":"THis is a great game, i love the style, work effort, theme and great gameplay that this game has. I could lose myself in it forever if it were a little longer. Well done Noah.","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"BrokenMirrorMedia","author_uid":"1164279","time":"2019-10-08T16:49:18Z","epoch":1570553358,"modified":1570553358,"text":"Very interesting game, I always love the Blackthorn Prod art style!  I wasn't sure if I was missing something with this game, but I don't think I understood what was going on (or if I was even supposed to!).  Overall a beautiful experience.","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"Nathaniel Jensen","author_uid":"1139240","time":"2019-10-08T18:47:54Z","epoch":1570560474,"modified":1570560474,"text":"Very Strange experience. ","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"pinosaur","author_uid":"1167486","time":"2019-10-08T20:10:54Z","epoch":1570565454,"modified":1570565454,"text":"Very interesting art and effects, along with a powerful message. Loved the experience.","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"AppoxGames","author_uid":"1165497","time":"2019-10-08T21:21:29Z","epoch":1570569689,"modified":1570569689,"text":"Wow, i'm like at the level 1 of howler irl. I really hate howling but if you going to survive in this industriy i think you need to have an audience. I create great games, but i dont have the audience. And i admit, i hate howling with my entire heart and hopefully i will figure out a better way to do well in this industriy. \nI'm impressed by the game, well done!","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"Bodmass","author_uid":"1042785","time":"2019-10-08T22:12:43Z","epoch":1570572763,"modified":1570572763,"text":"A strange, deafening experience. Love the art style","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"Cybikitty","author_uid":"1162473","time":"2019-10-08T22:37:42Z","epoch":1570574262,"modified":1570574262,"text":"Whoa, I love this! Really nice and polished with some good gameplay (and also I feel like the howler 24\/7)\nGreat work!","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"A French-Canadian Studios","author_uid":"1168710","time":"2019-10-09T01:55:33Z","epoch":1570586133,"modified":1570586133,"text":"Fun experience. Always enjoy your art-style!","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"Farlandwinter","author_uid":"1164998","time":"2019-10-09T04:13:01Z","epoch":1570594381,"modified":1570594381,"text":"I like the visual and sound, it's amazing! But since it doesn't have a winning or fail state, it isn't like a game though, more like a interactive video clip? Just click to continue... Though I like the idea, it's interesting. Overall well done!","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"Twelvoo","author_uid":"1169134","time":"2019-10-09T05:33:49Z","epoch":1570599229,"modified":1570599229,"text":"Definitely helps me to release stress lol. Also I love your youtube channel!","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"Ossi","author_uid":"1098540","time":"2019-10-09T07:17:42Z","epoch":1570605462,"modified":1570605462,"text":"What a strange experience but a really great one at the same time. I really love your art style and how you use simple mechanics to portray a grotesquely interesting atmosphere. Great job!","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"Noa Calice","author_uid":"1009812","time":"2019-10-09T07:40:04Z","epoch":1570606804,"modified":1570606804,"text":"Thanks for the great feedback everyone :)!","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"Noa Calice","author_uid":"1009812","time":"2019-10-09T07:40:04Z","epoch":1570606804,"modified":1570606835,"text":"Really appreciated!","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"4quet","author_uid":"1163299","time":"2019-10-09T13:13:42Z","epoch":1570626822,"modified":1570626822,"text":"Cool little game, with a great symbolic value and beautiful polished art style !  \nMaybe it lacks a bit of challenge but I guess making a challenging game was not your initial goal with this one.  \nGreat work :)","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"Porocyonak","author_uid":"1142308","time":"2019-10-09T18:25:57Z","epoch":1570645557,"modified":1570645557,"text":"love the artstyle! the warping effect was making me a bit nauseous though","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"Fernando Labarta","author_uid":"1018923","time":"2019-10-09T22:13:03Z","epoch":1570659183,"modified":1570659183,"text":"eeeeeh what? why did i enjoy this so much?","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"jusw85","author_uid":"1009240","time":"2019-10-10T08:08:34Z","epoch":1570694914,"modified":1570694914,"text":"The art and mood were amazing, although I think some people might find the experience uncomfortable. Regardless, good entry!","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"BilalCh213","author_uid":"1160131","time":"2019-10-10T15:22:42Z","epoch":1570720962,"modified":1570720962,"text":"Great lesson behind the game! And as always, lovely art. Nice.","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"Aden","author_uid":"1172015","time":"2019-10-11T00:02:47Z","epoch":1570752167,"modified":1570752167,"text":"Absolutely love the game, keep it up. I noticed straight away from your art style who you where!","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"maxdmg","author_uid":"1152681","time":"2019-10-11T04:18:45Z","epoch":1570767525,"modified":1570767525,"text":"Love the art style, gotta ask though. Is your artstyle inspired by Edmund McMillen? Love the work regardless, really funny game with a great feel to it. Even if I was wondering what the hell was going on throughout all of it. Really good contribution","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"givit-game-studios","author_uid":"1006512","time":"2019-10-11T12:28:03Z","epoch":1570796883,"modified":1570796883,"text":"Great mood and great atmosphere. Well done. Very interesting gameplay though.","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"mharring","author_uid":"1141942","time":"2019-10-11T20:22:14Z","epoch":1570825334,"modified":1570825334,"text":"I'm not sure what I just experienced, but it was... interesting. The rippling effect was a little too strong, and there didn't seem to be a way to lose (which is not inherently a bad thing), but it certainly makes you sit for a minute and think about it. Neat entry!","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"ZenriS","author_uid":"1005964","time":"2019-10-11T20:52:13Z","epoch":1570827133,"modified":1570827133,"text":"No idea what this was, but I am sure I gonna have nightmare because of that great art hehe.","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"recursor","author_uid":"1000090","time":"2019-10-11T21:36:11Z","epoch":1570829771,"modified":1570829771,"text":"I'm not sure what this is about, but the graphics and sound are nice","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"kaeveris","author_uid":"1113874","time":"2019-10-12T11:47:31Z","epoch":1570880851,"modified":1570880851,"text":"Really fun yet creepy game. Straight away I knew who you are by the artstyle, it's great you have such a recognizable artstyle :) I like the sounds, the atmosphere, the mood of the game and also what you mean by this game. When you're a creative person and you post your stuff online, you want to get more watchers, followers, likes. You sometimes feel like your art is less worth if it has less likes","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"GamErPlayer","author_uid":"1161187","time":"2019-10-13T07:03:22Z","epoch":1570950202,"modified":1570950202,"text":"i enjoyed the game i noticed i could not build at night which was a good aspect to add","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"Geckoo1337","author_uid":"1000409","time":"2019-10-13T09:43:08Z","epoch":1570959788,"modified":1570959812,"text":"Really impresive work on the aesthetic, but the gameplay is a little bit too minimalist for me. I understand what you did with this first attempt, but I expected more. However (as you said at the end) it's a weird experience and I had fun playing. I like some visual effects and sounds. Well done. Please you could rate other games too. Don't be so selfish. Thank you ++","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"Majadroid","author_uid":"1140869","time":"2019-10-13T21:29:14Z","epoch":1571002154,"modified":1571002154,"text":"Unique artwork, fantastic.","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"DavidSimon","author_uid":"1165525","time":"2019-10-16T19:26:35Z","epoch":1571253995,"modified":1571253995,"text":"A very...ehm...disturbing game\n","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"kuro","author_uid":"1001556","time":"2019-10-17T17:28:22Z","epoch":1571333302,"modified":1571333309,"text":"srsly WTF\n\n5*","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"Solah","author_uid":"1033249","time":"2019-10-21T20:03:49Z","epoch":1571688229,"modified":1571688229,"text":"Wow","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"ToxicComputer","author_uid":"1051651","time":"2019-10-22T23:05:27Z","epoch":1571785527,"modified":1571785527,"text":"Good job. Screaming Audio Was a little loud.","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"Virimine","author_uid":"1163461","time":"2019-10-28T23:49:23Z","epoch":1572306563,"modified":1572306563,"text":"You know you are a good artist when people recognise your art style. I had seen some of your videos, way back, and the art style of the game reminded of them. I didn't realize it was you until I watched he video of the game which felt even more familiar so I decided to check your channel and I was right! It was you! Good job!! Keep up the good work!! 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