Download Folder: https://drive.google.com/open?id=13LisCrVAN4i2aVkrje_E7szScx11nZhR
2.2.1
Found this deep in my harddrive and thought it would be cool to upload
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ZOiiKjuavEmYNbErUaDw0mLykJe0pEpm (624 mb)
Warning: don't expect much. There is no gameplay. It's just a preview of the environment. I made this to record footage for a teaser trailer, but decided the game wasn't far enough along.
You can climb on things by clicking t...
2018-02-22 01:22:08 +0000 UTC View Post
Wanted to lay out some of my new plans for the game
Progression - aiming for 5 sections
Expecting each section to have around 10 rooms to get past.
Gameplay - The traps are still the main focus, but I'd like to include some new puzzle elements as well. The killer will be able to ...
2018-02-13 11:55:44 +0000 UTC View Post
Definitely taking the art in a new direction after rediscovering some Kazuhiro Hori references I had tucked away in my 'art ideas' folder. Thanks to David Song for the bear and lollipop models. And more models are on the way.
I think the creepy teddy bear, school girl, pastel vibe mixed with some vaporwave inspired landscapes will be the perfect mix. I'm going to go into a longer upda...
2018-02-11 05:53:23 +0000 UTC View Post
UPDATE: I've moved all the Texas Butcher stuff into one post so it's easier to figure out where to begin. The game has had multiple iterations which are all pretty different. You can find the download links in order here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/12201806
2018-02-01 00:10:11 +0000 UTC View Post
BSBH is unfortunately delayed a bit. But I have a new Texas Butcher demo to release today.
but a new buzz-saw demo should be out next week. I'm redesigning the world and adding new rooms. Keeping most of the old ones, but extending the game and mixing things up a bit. Also adding some new traps.
The killer can spawn almost anywhere now and chases you through the traps. Balancing his speed is the tough part - he forces you to think and move quick. But if he moves too fast and kills you re...
2018-02-01 00:09:54 +0000 UTC View Post
Thanks for the responses. I think I will try twich streaming starting next month. No promises but hopefully it'll become a normal thing :)
oh yeah, I started a facebook group if you guys want to join. https://www.facebook.com/groups/146773782639872/
A few new improvements
Another video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqtZe0-_9Hg
Last week I was considering a switching Buzz-saw Blood House to a high poly art style. The main reason would be to make the camshow a bit sleazier and have more costume choices.
But I thought about it and sticking to the ps1 look is best for now (but possibly doing an HD remaster down the line or a high poly sequel). The reason being that I'...
2018-01-25 06:35:14 +0000 UTC View Post
I've been working on BSBH again because it's the closest game to being finished. Checkout the new wip cover...
I'll be updating as I get more work done. Expect the full version later this month.
After this I still want to finish up Santa. I know interest is low since the holidays have passed, but if I store it away for a while, I may never actually return to it. Better to finish it up now and get it out there.
2018-01-12 23:18:09 +0000 UTC View Post
Thanks for the feedback guys. I thinks it's clear I definitely need to stick with finishing something. As I've mentioned, that is my biggest weakness by far. So I thought it would be helpful to do a recap of where the upcoming games stand and what needs to be done:
Planet of Bloodthirsty Santa - The first two demos are about a 3rd of the total game (and will probably under go some heavy changes before...
2018-01-10 10:16:55 +0000 UTC View Post
POBT santa work has been going a bit slow (so sick of the holidays). But I've been updated assets to the latest version, and cleaning up the code and project structure, organizing everything.
I've also been experimenting with psx style shaders, for a more authentic retro style (the type when the textures warp and stretch). Thinking of trying to do a lost first person japanese horror game. Actual example: https://ww...
2018-01-07 06:24:40 +0000 UTC View Post
Thanks for making this a great year!
POBTS 0.2 is being uploaded right now. It's pretty short but I still hope you guys enjoy. I'll leave up the first demo as well.
Located here btw: https://www.patreon.com/posts/planet-of-blood-15632548
2018-01-01 04:42:35 +0000 UTC View Post
A new version of the demo is out, 0.1.4, which will hopefully clear up most of the issues I've become aware of. The most pressing are being able to run up the mountain in 3rd person mode and being able to move mid-air while jumping.
I'm working on a short spaceship demo to finish out the month. It should be up tomorrow. The full game is pushed back to next month because I don't want to rush out something shitty. Want to make sure it's the best it can possibly be. Still planning on following th...
2017-12-31 00:04:52 +0000 UTC View Post
Merry Christmas from Puppet Combo!
Unfortunately the POBTS update isn't ready. I'm working on it for later this week. Honestly thought I would be able be get everything done by today, but there's till too much too finish. The final version of the game should be roughly the length of Nightripper, maybe slightly longer.
Sorry for the delay. I hope you're having a great christmas!
2017-12-26 02:32:47 +0000 UTC View Post
The new demo is up and now public! https://puppetcombo.itch.io/planet-of-bloodthirsty-santa
I wanted to wait until the full version was finished before releasing a public demo, but I couldn't wait much longer (christmas eve is tomorrow!). The full version will be patreon only of course, but I'm hoping a public demo will help promote the game.
As I mentioned in the last post, the next update w...
2017-12-23 19:08:22 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey guys, I'm still working on the next update of POBTS. The next version is coming late Christmas eve / Christmas day. It won't be the full game :( but at least 2/3 of it.
Unfortunately I won't have time to finish the last section of the game (Santa's Castle) before Christmas, but expect it before the end o...
2017-12-23 08:53:49 +0000 UTC View Post
Gallery: https://imgur.com/a/LEgb7
Video: https://youtu.be/wWudqINni64
Deep in level design right now. I was hoping to have moved onto the castle, but I'm still working on the toy factory. Level design takes a huge amount of time (one of the reason's I've been searching for a dedicated level designer.
Next is the cable car
2017-12-15 03:48:53 +0000 UTC
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Going for an Alien vibe. https://imgur.com/a/awzRt
2017-12-12 12:59:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Sorry for the delay. Been working on this non-stop.
Download link in the original post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/15632548
I was on the fence about the original demo, but I'm really liking how this is coming along. It may even top Nightripper for me.
Hey guys, I've been working on an update I figured would be out by now, but the terrain it taking longer than expected. I'm completely remaking the village and layout with a lot more cliffs. It's way more vertical now. You can also die if you slip. Fixed some (major) bugs too. And added moonjumping. Should be out tomorrow morning
Edit: It's going to take a bit longer but should be ready later tonight, I posted new progress below
2017-12-06 23:03:51 +0000 UTC
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https://drive.google.com/open?id=14xbNm8OxQsZEx3awdMUf567Vkg7Asm6v
0.1.4
I really screwed up with Buzz-saw Blood House this month. It got tied up in development hell. Honestly, it should have taken two weeks at most to wrap everything up and things were going pretty good: the chatroom, the intro, the new menus were all nice additions. But then I went off the rails thinking the game needed new puzzles, more killers, survival horror sections and it turned into a complete mess. It's one of those situations where I envisioned an awesome game in my head but when it came t...
2017-11-30 00:13:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey guys, Happy Thanksgiving if you're in the US!
Some updates: Every death gives you a new character to play as. At least changing your name, hair style and color.
And a new 'document system' in quotes because they aren't exactly documents. I'm trying to avoid subtitles and dialogue in the game to keep the computer system feel, so the documents you find are in the form of text files you read in a popup window.
I've also removed the inventory for the same reasons. Also because so m...
2017-11-23 09:47:52 +0000 UTC View Post
BSBH is still moving forward but is taking longer than anticipated. UI design is the worse part for me.
Anyways based on playtesting it's clear a simple fixed camera platformer isn't exactly what anybody wants. The platforming will still be a major part of the gameplay, but the final version will focus just as much on horror. I'm hoping to double the map size, adding more desolate areas, back rooms, puzzles and secrets.
Also adding a chatroom where users of the BBS can pay to spawn the m...
2017-11-17 22:36:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Took me a while to finish this. Next up is more UI :(
My cutscene making method is pretty tedious. I basically assemble everything in a FSM graph. So I'm considering trying out Unity Timeline. Maybe in combination with an FSM for the dialogue. All audio and visuals are there but the timeline pauses for dialogue. That might get a bit convoluted. Maybe I can step the dialogue directly from there?
Haven't had a chance the play around with it yet, but I kind of have a feeling there is no per...
2017-11-16 00:33:12 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey guys, as you probably know, I'm trying to expand Puppet Combo into a team, and I would like to hire a level designer as soon as possible. As well as pay for any custom animations I need.
After several years for having my games out there for free, I've decided to start charging for Babysitter Bloodbath and the early access version of Power Drill Massacre on itch.io to help fund current projects. I don't want you guys to lose access to them. Luckily itch.io has Patreon integration now...
2017-11-14 02:36:09 +0000 UTC View Post
So I've been working on this, hoping to get it totally finished and out of the way before returning to Night Ripper. Target date is 11/18.
Actually have a lot of new ideas after letting it sit for a while. There will be new areas and more of the killer. Also more survival horror elements as opposed to an arcade style platformer. I mean, that's still going to be the core of the game, but I guess I want to give it all more of a point.
Don't want to say too much yet (because spoilers) but s...
2017-11-11 19:32:45 +0000 UTC View Post
All slashers tonight :)
https://www.rabb.it/vhs-horror
2017-11-11 04:49:18 +0000 UTC View Post
I've had some reports about this bug and hopefully this update fixes it.
Theres no need to update if this hasn't been an issue for you
See the original post to download: https://www.patreon.com/posts/14631184
The bug: when exiting the diner at the beginning of the game, the screen fades to black and stays that way making it unplayable.
I haven't encountered or been able...
2017-11-09 08:06:29 +0000 UTC View Post
Just finished Updating my website. It's been almost 3 years.
Now have pages for some of my newest games. Buzz-saw Blood House and Texas Butcher pages will be coming eventually but I didn't want it to be overwhelming with titles.
2017-11-09 03:14:54 +0000 UTC
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