HorrorTale: Chapter One [CANCELLED]

Okay guys, I'm from Russia (originally) and having skimmed through their VK posts I can tell you why they closed.

The reason is quite simple: when they were starting to make the game, they were highschoolers, with a lot of free time on their hands, and a desire to build something, from the fans, for the fans.

But now they all are students, and have less time and will to focus on the game. This is the main reason. This is what is written on their last official post on their VK page. Depending on how it usually goes in Russia they may have passed entrance exams into different colleges, and split away from each other.

Couple of other reasons I can be quite sure about. First, thre's a war between Russia and Ukraine right now, that Russia started. It goes without saying that this war is completely unjustified and brings a lot of suffering and grief to Ukrainians. So quite logically, the international acceptance of Russia shifted to the negative values, and Russian creators are shunned wherever they are, even if they haven't yet reached the age to vote or get a political opinion (like HTTG Team). Second, the internet in Russia is getting more and more closed, so browsing and contributing to foreign resources can be quite difficult. Third, once they reach 18 they need to evade forced mobilization and call to arms, always be conscious on what they say in public and whether they can be heard or accused of thoughtcrime, and be constantly on alert. Not exactly a creative environment, wouldn't you say...

I want to finish with a positive note: at the end of their farewell post on their VK page they say it is paused, but not abandoned. And they still hope to finish it one day.

Horror! Sans, Hope you like this!

Absolutely magnificent. First of all,

that part where Toriel's guiding you through the spikes but you mention that the bloodied spikes could come up at any moment, I was seriously holding my breath that entire time. I love scary stuff but it never really scares me, but that scene seriously had me on edge. Masterful!

So for the game in general, it's absolutely excellent. Walking through the Ruins again but this time in such a different, run-down state, is fascinating. You executed the idea really well, with so many details, and it really feels like time has passed.

The visuals, writing, and music - which is absolutely perfect music for the atmosphere you're making - all come together to truly make this feel like an empty, hollow, soulless, forgotten place.

Putting in touches of warmth and joy, such as with Toriel, and with

that WONDERFULLY CUTE smile on the character's face at the end

make this even better. From one game developer to another, your game is so wonderful and excellently made.

I can't wait for more. This is my favorite fanmade thing of Undertale by a huge margin. I genuinely can't think of a single flaw besides some typos and that's nothing. Amazing work.

Why are the dialogues in the screenshots in Russian, and the news about the game only in English? This is strange. Why not write everything in two languages? So it would be easier for those people from Russia who don't know English or know, but badly. The game itself promises to be interesting. I will follow the updates and news about it.

Почему диалоги на скриншотах на русском, а новости об игре только на английском? Это странно. Почему бы не писать все на двух языках? Так было бы проще тем людям из России, кто не знают английского языка или знают, но плохо. Сама же игра обещает быть интересной. Буду следить за обновлениями и новостями о ней.

Can't wait for the next chapter!