Slender's Woods (Story based Slender game)

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    • Slender's Woods (Story based Slender game)

      Please read the description, this is not just another Slender clone. The point of the game is not to collect pages or any other objects to win.

      Read the tips before playing the game or you may get stuck somewhere.


      Importand note: under the sawmill you'll find the map which will tell you where the key is. If the map will tell you to go to the "house", go straight to the east from the sawmill and you'll find it.



      Hello bros!
      Yesterday I released my horror game about Slender man and I'd like to share this game with you. Please read the description before playing, because this game contains some aspects that are different from the original game by Parsec.

      The game has been updated to v1.1
      The list of changes:

      1.Most of the bugs are fixed.
      2.The game became less laggy.
      3.More checkpoints added to make the game less frustating.
      4.Fixed some of the confusing moments.
      5.Increased the little stamina boost after getting tired too much.
      6.Added some in-game tips.
      7.Text file updated.

      v1.1 Download
      v1.0 Download

      IndieDB link - here you can find all information about the game
      Promo picture

      The game is called Slender's Woods, and like the original game by Parsec Productions, it takes place in the woods, but the type of the gameplay is different this time. The game is made on EDuke32, an enhanced version of the classic Build engine.
      The development started a month after the original Slender game came out. One of the main reasons this game was made is to show a different atmosphere and gameplay done with the Slender man character. The goal is not to collect a certain amount of objects to win like in the most Slender tributes/clones. This game is more about storytelling and puzzle solving.

      The game has two modes with different gameplay (You may unlock a small bonus if you beat both Story and Page Collecting modes).
      1.Story mode, the main feature of the game, which plays like a quest with the enemy chasing you. You have to visit various locations, pick up/use items and solve the puzzles.
      The story is about a man who decides to move into a house deep in the woods for a week. The man hears strange noises outside the house one night and decided to check it out. The story will have twists and sudden moments to make you more interested in solving the mystery.

      2.Page collecting mode. You have to collect a certain amount of pages in the woods to survive (or maybe not). This mode is added just as a bonus for the fans of the original game.

      If you have any difficulties running the game, here's the things what you can do:
      * Update the video card drivers
      * Check if resolution is set to 32 bit at the setup screen
      * Run in windowed mode
      * choose different resolution

      If it diesn't help, please contact me and I'll try to help. Don't forget to send me a screenshot.

      Controls:
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      WSAD - movement
      Mouse - look
      Shift - sprint
      E or left mouse button - use/open
      F or right mouse button - flashlight on/off
      Esc - menu
      Space - shoot (Only if you have a pistol and ammo)

      Tips (Please read if you are about to play the Story mode):
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      * Don't look at the enemy for too long.
      * The more you play the game, the faster the enemy becomes.
      * The flashlight has a limited power, don't forget to collect batteries.
      * Sprinting causes your maximum stamina to drop slightly, especially in the Page collecting mode.
      * Don't forget to read the notes, they contain tips where you should go.
      * Try to remember the layout of the level and pay attention to the signs.
      * Story mode has checkpoints which allow you to save the game. To load the last game, simply access the Story mode menu section or hit "yes" on the continue screen.
      * Don't stop moving in the forest area after Slender man starts following you
      * Don't miss the key in the generator room in the underground tunnels
      * Importand note: under the sawmill you'll find the map which will tell you where the key is. If the map will tell you to go to the "house", go straight to the east from the sawmill and you'll find it.

      Credits:
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      Zykov Eddy - Lead developer
      Aseptic Void - Composer
      SpyrotheFox - Artist
      Tea Monster - Flashlight and Slender man models
      Special thanks:
      James Stanfield, Hendricks266, Dmitry Grigoryev, Nikolas, CrematorWii, Mister Sinister, Mblackwell, Micky C, Shadow Hunter
      Thanks to Agent Parsec for making an inspirational game

      Screenshots:
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      As a gameplay footage, I'd like to post a Let's play video from youtube if you don't mind:
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      Just in case, I want to tell something important to everybody. I know that the Slender man character is being overhyped by now. Many Slender clones came out after the original game by Parsec and almost none of them hadn't any fresh ideas or different types of gameplay, which made some people hate Slender man and games about him. I've started developing Slender's Woods in the summer, so obviously I couldn't turn back when most of the game was done.
      If you simply hate Slender man and games about him, I understand. In that case, just avoid my game. I don't want any hating. I made this game just because I really liked the original concept and I wanted to do something new with it, because I think the idea of Slender man in a game has a lot of potential.

      I hope you bros will enjoy the game. This is just the first version of the game, so it may contain some nasty bugs. If you have any problems with the game, just PM me, I'll try to help :thumbup:

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    • SirNubCake wrote:

      Read title
      It was something with Slender in it



      Slender is shit. Not even gonna try to look at the spoiler tagged screenshots.

      If you simply hate Slender man and games about him, I understand. In that case, just avoid my game. I don't want any hating. I made this game just because I really liked the original concept and I wanted to do something new with it, because I think the idea of Slender man in a game has a lot of potential.

    • I think it looks good. Who gives a shit if someone doesn't like it, this looks good bro

      Thanks bro. At some point I thought everybody here is gonna hate me for making this thread.

      Yes, I know what Slender man is overdone and I was prepared for the hate comments. As I said, the development took months, and I really tried to make something new with Slender man, at least by making a decent plot, new music (Thanks to my friend for making a soundtrack) and a quest-like gameplay.

      Give it a try bros, maybe you'll like it.

      TimmyCr4ft wrote:

      why cant you jsut say a game based on the Slender Man myth -_- they do that same with Faceless, they say its based on the Slender game. cuz this game look more like its based on the Myth and inspired form the game... but labels labels labels I'll LP it

      The description on Indie DB page has a link to the site where all the information about Slender man mythos is given. I think this is enough.

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    • I'm a big fan of Slenderman mythos, and I've played the other games and I liked them, even though they were repetitive. But this one seems to be more atmospheric and spookier than the others, which is a good thing, since the others relied on the jumpscare formula. It looks very good, so I'm going to give it a try.
      Thou art I, and I am thou

    • good slender game, well every slender games is kinda the same, some are better and some arent, this one looks better cose is not like sanatorium, i mean when is in an open place is really better, so i think im going to like, good work bro, keep making things kinda like this, i dont mean slender specifically, try other things too :D

    • Br00tal wrote:

      You deserve a good word from me.
      You did something groundbreaking and this is actually something different.
      You deseve some faith from me, Zykoveddy "Mythos Encounterer".

      I am gonna try this game. No joke.
      If that's sarcasm, good job, man.

      It was pretty advanced, and I didn't realize that.

      BUT IF IT'S NOT..


      Didn't expect you to play a Slenderman based game ._.



      Aaaaaanywaays, this game looks pretty wonderful because of the story mode.

      I .... think I .... am gonna try it too..

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