Games at Tech Valley Game Space
As usual, we at the Tech Valley Game Space had a real-world meeting, and we're proud to present the games created from that very Jam! Here were the three games created in our local area (and a little surprise at the end):
Open Spaces
Agoraphobia is the abnormal fear of being in crowds, public places, or open areas, sometimes accompanied by anxiety attacks. This is a visual novel designed to create awareness for this form, and other forms, of anxiety and depressive disorders. Your character decides how to interact with other characters, who either show you support or impatience. If you make decisions to isolate yourself, or let the negative thoughts take you, the dark mass of “Fear” creeps further and further into your mind. There are many ways to combat anxiety, and there is no single solution for everyone, but seeking support is always a good first step. This is the first game I have written and designed and it could not have been completed without the incredible talent of the members of Tech Valley Game Space in Troy, New York.
Trigger Warning: This game includes depictions of anxiety through audio and visual elements which may be difficult for some.
Thinning the Herd
Human overpopulation is becoming a major problem, time for nature to thin out our numbers. Click any part of the world to call forth natural disasters and monstrous creatures to bring down the human population as it continues to go up. All art and audio is original.
Hachi Block
Hachi Block is a combo-focused Tetris-based puzzle game! Score high by dragging blocks into a grid and creating a three-in-a-row horizontal or vertical block formation. Stay alert, however; don’t let the blocks rise to the top of the screen!
"Hey, doesn't the Tech Valley Game Space also live stream playing Ludum Dare Games?" you might be asking. The answer is yes, we are! We plan on streaming this Friday, 8:00 PM EST. We'll post a reminder again tomorrow, but if you want a head start, the sign-up process is described in our Twitch.tv channel description below the video player at: