We’ve told you before about the not-a-horror adventure game, Among the Innocent, coming from local dev and former local game journalist Geoff Burrows. He wants to be known as somebody who peddles fun.
“I want them to feel a sense of accomplishment as they explore the game world,” he told us about his goals for what players should get out of the game. “I want them to feel concern, panic and discomfort, but also elation, surprise, and joy. I also want players to feel “connected” to Among the Innocent, like it’s scratching an old-school adventure itch but still feels modern, slick, and not convoluted.
Players should want to play Among the Innocent because they want to feel a sense of discovery, of both learning and doing. Does that sound a little too hippie? It probably does. Above all else, I want players to have fun. I’d like nothing more than being able to declare that I make fun for a living.”
Now? Well now you can see if he’s any good at making good on that promise. The first of Stricken Tales is available to download as a limited – but playable – alpha; perfect for seeing if you should throw some money his way or not. You can pre-order the thing for $7.99, but before you do that, download said alpha and give it a spin. It’ll cost you nought but 730MB of your bandwidth. Grab it here.
“Among the Innocent is the first of five games, together the Stricken series, which takes place in a fictional location based on the eastern Free State in South Africa. Among the Innocent combines the best of classic point-and-click adventure games with modern first-person games, and the aesthetic is heavily inspired by horror films from across the ages. Just like those classic adventure games, the gameplay in Among the Innocent focuses on exploration, discovery, and puzzle-solving.”
Last Updated: December 10, 2015
Captain JJ 4x
December 10, 2015 at 13:42
This is very intriguing.
I think I shall give it a try.
The Grand Admiral Chief
December 10, 2015 at 13:53
Likewise
RinceThis
December 10, 2015 at 14:11
Indeed. Support local, support the exchange rate! Too soon?
Captain JJ 4x
December 10, 2015 at 14:13
Never too soon with this government
The Grand Admiral Chief
December 10, 2015 at 14:02
So quiet today…
Captain JJ 4x
December 10, 2015 at 14:04
I was just thinking that.
Where all the people at yo?
Geoffrey Tim
December 10, 2015 at 14:05
HOLIDAYSSSSSSSSSS
The Grand Admiral Chief
December 10, 2015 at 14:08
Still a bit early, would have understood next week. But now?
Everybody be chillin @ da beach and here we are talking kak on Lagz
RinceThis
December 10, 2015 at 14:11
What is that?
The Grand Admiral Chief
December 10, 2015 at 14:11
Is it a bird?
RinceThis
December 10, 2015 at 14:13
Is it a plane!?
Captain JJ 4x
December 10, 2015 at 14:14
It’s Supergirl!
RinceThis
December 10, 2015 at 14:15
I’ve tried watching it, I have, I really have… NO…
Captain JJ 4x
December 10, 2015 at 14:16
You’re just intimidated by her, that’s all.
I like it.
Arrow has gotten so cliché and so lame I can barely get through it, but I do it for the Flash crossovers where it gets interesting again. Yet somehow they cancel Constantine? This damn world.
RinceThis
December 10, 2015 at 14:18
I find Super-Girl also very cliched to be honest. I still watch it though. Arrow has been formulaic as they have been setting up the next offshoot series, which looks awesome. Also love the crossovers!
Captain JJ 4x
December 10, 2015 at 14:20
I get their idea behind Arrow. But my glob it’s gotten lame. I miss the old Arrow and episode 6 (I think) of Supergirl was pretty awesome.
But of course… Daredevil and Jessica Jones are the best.
The Grand Admiral Chief
December 10, 2015 at 14:27
Arrow has gotten off course (lol) a bit, but seems to be on track again!
Captain JJ 4x
December 10, 2015 at 14:31
I hate the whole entourage thing he’s got going now (I know it’s there for a reason), but I liked it more when it was just him.
The Grand Admiral Chief
December 10, 2015 at 14:32
Agreed, when Arrow was SP, it was epic
Captain JJ 4x
December 10, 2015 at 14:33
co-op is fine, but we all like our SP action 😉
RinceThis
December 10, 2015 at 14:28
Damn Jones was amazing man! I think you just like Super-Girl because have eyeliner in common *RUNS
Captain JJ 4x
December 10, 2015 at 14:31
😀
The Grand Admiral Chief
December 10, 2015 at 14:32
Oh snap!
Alien Emperor Trevor
December 10, 2015 at 14:28
I enjoy all the weekly superhero shows. They’re fun to sit back & watch without having to worry about thinking.
My favourite part of this week’s Supergirl was where she mumbled “stupid Red Tornado”. I lol’d.
Captain JJ 4x
December 10, 2015 at 14:30
That Supergirl episode where she fought Red Tornado was probably the first time I truly sat back and thought, holy crap that’s badass.
But I agree with you. I don’t take them too seriously, but some are more fun to watch than others.
Alien Emperor Trevor
December 10, 2015 at 14:31
Yesssssssss, that rage when she fried the bugger.
Captain JJ 4x
December 10, 2015 at 14:32
I will admit. I rewatched that scene. I just had to.
RinceThis
December 10, 2015 at 14:44
I still need to get more Superirl. Really enjoying Shield at the moment.
The Grand Admiral Chief
December 10, 2015 at 14:45
Oh yeah, AoS is an epic show!
RinceThis
December 10, 2015 at 14:54
Is a really good season atm, very cool.
The Grand Admiral Chief
December 10, 2015 at 15:10
When that other lady was shot, geez
Alien Emperor Trevor
December 10, 2015 at 14:48
I agree. You do need to get more super irl.
The Grand Admiral Chief
December 10, 2015 at 14:49
BWAHAHAHA
RinceThis
December 10, 2015 at 14:55
You shut up
miaau
December 10, 2015 at 14:39
Jessica Jones? Finding it hard to finish the first episode, to be honest. A little bit intrigued, but not that much. Of course, last two weeks we had a problem at work, busy, busy, stress. Maybe that is why? Will give another chance to it
The Grand Admiral Chief
December 10, 2015 at 14:42
I always say, give a new series 6 episodes, if it didn’t catch you, it won’t
RinceThis
December 10, 2015 at 14:43
But that’s half the season 0_O
The Grand Admiral Chief
December 10, 2015 at 14:44
Still, do it, make an informed decision. Else I would never have stuck around for Flash
Alien Emperor Trevor
December 10, 2015 at 14:47
You’re way more forgiving than I am. I give them one. If I don’t feel there’s any potential for story, characters and/or entertainment I move on straight away.
The Grand Admiral Chief
December 10, 2015 at 14:48
If I was not as forgiving, we never would have become friends….
Alien Emperor Trevor
December 10, 2015 at 14:49
You’re on my people list! I mean… um… friends list.
The Grand Admiral Chief
December 10, 2015 at 14:49
Somewhere in 2016 you and me are going to have a beer, not sure how, or where, or when, but it is going to happen. I foresee it
Alien Emperor Trevor
December 10, 2015 at 15:13
I drink with Otto & Vamps all the time. Usually Friday evenings when playing Warframe. 😀
The Grand Admiral Chief
December 10, 2015 at 15:15
LOL, fine, I’ll make sure I stock up then.
RinceThis
December 10, 2015 at 14:55
0_0
Captain JJ 4x
December 10, 2015 at 14:48
The first one was a bit slow, but it picks up well after that.
I think I prefer Daredevil though.
Alien Emperor Trevor
December 10, 2015 at 14:51
Jessica Jones does get off to a slow start, but it’s well worth it.
Captain JJ 4x
December 10, 2015 at 14:15
I’ve only heard the rumours
DragonSpirit009
December 10, 2015 at 14:15
It’s more like a myth in some places!
Captain JJ 4x
December 10, 2015 at 14:33
Very much so.
Captain JJ 4x
December 10, 2015 at 14:14
How can people already be on holiday? Lazy bastards!
RinceThis
December 10, 2015 at 14:18
I know right?!
DragonSpirit009
December 10, 2015 at 14:13
Shall support this!!! Some how!
Graeme Selvan
December 10, 2015 at 14:16
What a legend, good luck Geoff my boy!
The Grand Admiral Chief
December 10, 2015 at 14:26
THAT ACCENT!
🙂