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​Ohhh, old school shenanigans! I love it! That abhorrent humour mixed with nostalgia really made this for me.
Of course, everything else came together great too! The platforming / puzzle elements (even though I had to wimp out of normal mode to actually beat the demo), the fantastic characters and the way they "talk" (mumble-talk is one of the best things!) and the heartwarming... or heartsearing perhaps... story of one poor guy who doesn't fit in and wants to be somewhere else. Ahhh, it's beautiful!
The backgrounds are delightful too, the level of detail is outstanding, and that's the kind of thing most people barely notice, so I always appreciate it when extra effort goes into that!
I totally didn't get past the fire / boxes screen like I was meant to either, but a win is a win! And I can't wait to see more of Bacon and this awesome game! Keep up the great work =)
Highly recommend you guys give this game a try, highly enjoy it, and can't wait for it to come out!
ABOUT
Bacon is the most miserable, lonely creature you can imagine. He's different from the others. Like a butterfly in a cage full of moles. Until one day his world gets turned upside down as he accidentally destroys Father Time's hourglass. He can't die anymore and suddenly has to deal with the phantoms of his former lives. And while the forces of darkness try to take advantage of Bacon's newly acquired talent, he finds himself in the center of a massive conspiracy.
'To Hell With Dave' is a narrative-driven adventure platformer for the connoisseur of the absurd. Explore a world full of charming characters and twisted humor. If you're a fan of challenging action, wacky puzzles and foul language, this game is for you!
GAMEPLAY
'To Hell With Dave' is like a coop game, but you play it all by yourself. Every time you die, you create a ghost that is either helpful or makes your life more difficult.
FEATURES
Interact with your ghosts to master difficult challenges and puzzles
Discover creative and entertaining ways to kill yourself
Cute pixel graphics and a heartwarming atmosphere
Explore a beautiful world full of charming characters
Challenging gameplay, but also suited for beginners
Simple and accessible controls
LANGUAGES
English (work in progress)
German
IMPORTANT NOTE
Although 'To Hell With Dave' is a funny game, suicide is a very serious topic. If you don't feel well, please get help!
INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS
To play the game just follow these 4 simple steps:
Download the zip file
Unzip the file
Install the DirectX June 2010 Redistributable (if needed)
Launch the game
Have fun!
ABOUT THE DEMO
The demo includes the first 20 minutes of the game. The order of the levels has been changed to have a quick and solid introduction to the game mechanics. Also, some passages have been made easier to ensure a quick play through. I hope you like where it goes, and I would love to hear your feedback!
TROUBLESHOOTING
The game might crash immediately after start with the following error message:
FATAL ERROR in Vertex Shader compilation
ShaderName: sh_BLOOM
D3DXCompile failed
'To Hell With Dave' needs a DirectX version missing on your computer. Please install the Microsoft DirectX June 2010 Redistributable (directx_Jun2010_redist.exe) included in the download folder.
CONTROLS
Play with the keyboard or your favorite controller.
