Vertical Slice Build & Last Words!

This marks the final major update in regards to my project. I am happy to announce the vertical slice has been completed. After ongoing and restless development since the implementation of the core mechanics, I have focused on polishing and adapting the rest of the game to a suitable, buildable and playable standard. After importing my sound files for the dialogue system, I wanted to start adding attention to detail to each element of the game.

For instance, adding loading screens with helpful tips whilst you wait between scenes, an intro scene to represent the blurred visions the character is experiencing, enhanced pixel visuals without a pull on performance issues, triggering events such as the the demon realm entrance appearing to the player via a mirror with cracking particle effects and transitioning to a portal like gateway to represent the veil. All this minor inputs enabled me to create an ideal gameflow through the use of object interaction, immersive sound design and smooth UI/animations.

I believe that this build demonstrates a clear understanding of depression, but to a sensible degree without causing worse harm or influence to those who feel similar emotions and feelings during gameplay. I took into account the seriousness of the subject by adding a disclaimer before the game can be played, outlining the extremities of depression and it gives players the option to close the game if they feel uncomfortable, or proceed if they are fully aware.

I will be interested to see the overall appeal with this game to those that struggle with depression, as well as other areas of mental health in conveying a message that should be better comprehended and supported correctly. Feel free to check out my latest and final development log that outlines the journey of development and further discussion on the final build. Please check out and download the build available now on Itch.io.

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Figure 1: Condemned: Souls of the Veil Store Page (Coven Interactive, 2023)

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Figure 2: Condemned: Souls of the Veil Devlogs - Vertical Slice Build & Last Words! (Coven Interactive, 2023)

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Coven Interactive, 2023. Condemned: Souls of the Veil. [Online] Available at: https://vampireviktor20.itch.io/condemend-souls-of-the-veil [Last Accessed 27/04/2023]

Coven Interactive, 2023. Condemned: Souls of the Veil Devlogs - Vertical Slice Build & Last Words! [last viewed 27/04/2023] Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JIZD4LgbqQ