Dead Watch News

[p]Hey everyone![/p][p]It's been 4 months since Dead Watch was revealed. I'd like to keep the community updated with the game's development every now and then, so it's time for the first public update![/p][p][/p][h3]New character reveal[/h3][p]If you watched the trailer (which, if you haven't, how are you here???), then you should know Capi, the little capitalist gremlin girl who is Mr Krabs reincarnated.[/p][p]Guess what? Dead Watch is a murder mystery game, and murder mystery games MUST have a pair of twins.[/p][p]That means Capi has a sister! She represents communism, a rival economic belief to Capi's capitalism. The sister's name is Comi:[/p][p] [/p][p]Although they are twins, Capi and Comi don't like each other very much...[/p][p]Who is your favorite twin? Don't let me know in the comments because this isn't YouTube and the visibility algorithm doesn't care about engagement![/p][p][/p][h3]New sprites[/h3][p]Capi, Comi, and Lumi have all received several new professionally drawn sprites![/p][p] Just for comparison, these were Lumi's and Capi's old sprites from the trailer[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Current status of the game[/h3][p]The demo content is complete. We started internal playtesting this month, and I've been working on addressing playtesters feedback and fixing bugs. I hope to be done with that by the end of October or early November.[/p][p][/p][p]Although the demo content is complete, the demo is still not ready to be publicly released. I still have to work on adding a pause menu, a settings menu (big feature), a proper save system, achievements, localization, replacing some placeholders, and polishing the game a little more.[/p][p][/p][h3]Plans for the near-term future[/h3][p]The demo will most likely be ready in December. Even though it might be ready this year, I'm considering postponing its release to January or February.[/p][p]The main reason has to do with marketing. Releasing it during the Christian holidays is a risky move, and I might have a better opportunity in the following months.[/p][p][/p][p]Regardless of when the demo will actually be released, Patreon supporters will get to play it earlier. More about it in the next paragraph[/p][p][/p][h3]Patreon (aka this is a robbery give me your money now)[/h3][p]Dead Watch has a Patreon page. Pledging allows me to hire professionals more often, which not only makes the game better, but also helps it release sooner because it frees me to work on content. The highest tier even lets you try the game before it's released to the public ːsteamhappyːːsteamhappyːːsteamhappyː[/p][p][/p][p]If you'd like to follow Dead Watch's development more closely then generally I post a development update once a month on Patreon. These updates also contain more stuff than the public ones.[/p][p][/p][p]That's it, folks! Now say it with me! Together![/p][p]3...[/p][p]2...[/p][p]1...[/p]

[p]I'm happy to finally announce Dead Watch(ːsteamhappyːːsteamhappyːːsteamhappyː THE NEW GAME ːsteamhappyːːsteamhappyːːsteamhappyː)![/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]Dead Watch is a murder mystery game where the time resets whenever you find a dead body. You're stuck in a castle and have to find a way out before the next murder occurs.[/p][p]While you explore, characters will follow their schedule, move around, and do certain actions. You'll have to use your knowledge of past loops to steer the future and prevent the murderer from killing.[/p][p][/p][p]Featuring a bunch of losers, such as:[/p]

• [p] Yourself.[/p]
• [p] Lumi from Outcore, plucked from the internet.[/p]
• [p] A mascot animal whose sole purpose of existence is to sell merchandise![/p]

[p][/p][p]This is the part where I tell you to Like & Subscribe, except I'm not a YouTuber, so please Wishlist & Follow Dead Watch![/p][p][/p][p]This is a self-funded project, so I can't afford to hire a full-time team. I end up doing almost everything, including programming, game design, story writing, illustrations, sound design, etc... This slows down development.[/p][p][/p][p]Nvidia's CEO has this phrase where he says "The more you buy, the more you save". Yeah? Well guess what, I have my own dumb catch phrase:[/p][p]ːsteamhappyː The more you donate, the sooner Dead Watch will be released! ːsteamhappyː[/p][p][/p][p]Every dollar you donate will be used to hire people who actually have an idea what they're doing. This will free me to work on the stuff I'm good at (cleaning dishes), accelerate development, and allow the game to be released sooner.[/p][p][/p][p]NOW everyone! Say it together with me![/p][p][/p][p]That's right, kids! Now go get your parents' wallet![/p][p][/p][p]People who donate through Patreon will receive the following rewards:[/p][p]Monthly rewards[/p][p][/p][p]Lifetime accumulation rewards[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Here's the Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/c/DoctorShinobi[/p][p][/p][p]Alternatively, you can donate money to your local animal shelter. It won't help Dead Watch, but it will make the world a slightly better place for animals[/p][p][/p][h2]How else can you help without spending money?[/h2][p]The biggest reason Outcore (the previous game) succeeded was the community. People who loved it told their friends about it. Those friends shared it with others, small streamers began covering Outcore. Eventually, even larger ones created videos. [/p][p][/p][p]That's right, my secret marketing power is YOU(💖)! [/p][p][/p][p]As a small developer, there's a limit to how much I can market Dead Watch. You have the power to spread the word about the game beyond my reach. [/p][p]Tell your friends, your favorite influencer, your dog, and even the prime minister of Antarctica about the game![/p][p][/p][p]Closing words.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]I'm aiming to release Dead Watch in 2026. Meanwhile, come hang out on the game's Discord server[/p]