Project Nightcall
A downloadable game
ABOUT
A short, atmospheric horror experience set in a dark, decaying town. You've been called in to deal with a problem at your workplace, something urgent. As you make your way through the silent, shadowy streets, a question creeps in: Are you really alone out here?
MORE INFO
~10 minutes of gameplay
A bit of combat
In game font: lunchds
CONTROLS
| Movement | W, A, S, D |
| Sprint | Shift |
| Interaction | E |
| Attack | LMB |
| Flashlight | F |
WARNING
The game features mild gore, loud sound effects and everything that comes with horror genre. Player discretion is advised.
NOTE
All of the models, music and scripts in the game are made by me, textures are from AmbeintCG.
If you run into any bugs or issues, feel free to reach out in the comments, my YouTube channel or by e-mail at vukkdobric@gmail.com
UPDATE
Thanks for everybody who reported issues they encountered, they've been fixed and game is even more enjoyable now, thank you once again for helping me improve myself!
***Some windows devices flagged my game as a virus or malware, and I feel the urge to write it here so you don't have to read comments to find the answer, GAME IS NOT A VIRUS, my games are safe, they are not infected with some malicious files, never were and never will be, I'm looking into potential fix so (mainly) Windows 11 devices won't false flag my game anymore, thank you for your time and wish you all the best!
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Comments
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Only an idiot runs games from any source without being sandboxed. People hack accounts on itch and add malicious code to existing files. Programmers intentionally and accidentally add malicious code. If you don't protect yourself your computer will be compromised, data will be breached (stolen or held for ransom) and your system will become a zombie or destroyed. Itch isn't going to protect you, it is you that has to protect you and antivirus and antimalware programs will not protect you against the newest threats or necessarily catch or stop malicious code from executing. You must run games in a closed environment or sandboxed if you care about your computer. If you don't care what happens because you will just reinstall Windows when finishing a gaming session, that will work also.
I will try to be polite,
First thing, don't call players of my game idiots, because they are not, they are awesome people with love for indie/retro styled games and I'm here to make them.
Second, I don't think that I ever heard of developer accidentaly adding a malicious code in the game, I write my scripts and make my models so that accidental/import option is out of the frame and only way any malicious script or file can be put in game is that I knowingly put it here, which I DID NOT DO, NEVER DID and NEVER WILL.
Thanks for leaving a comment, and sorry that you experienced issues with windows' security system flagging Itch' files, it's not the first time it happened and sadly not the last one, but there is no need to call hundreds, soon to be thousands of players who played my game idiots who don't know basics of how pc's work, take care and best to you!
Comments below clip:
When a DEV manages to mix a good story with suspicion and a flawless execution of working your way through a game, while solving various puzzles, a player remains glued to his/her screen until the very end, when the titles run over said screen.
I didn’t run into any bugs, hiccups or other snags. Kudos to all involved and thanks for making this awesome game. 5 star rating, well deserved :o]Oh, that was a great review, thanks man! Your support and kind words mean a lot, especially since I did everything in this game and it really means a lot that you liked the story since I've already proven that I can be messy at writing one! Wish you all the best!
This one was short but super good! the jump scares were my favorite part and im happy i was able to play a game and beat it lol
Huge thanks for playing my game and including it in your video! It really means a lot, best to you!
looks like a really good game , i just have the question to, i read where it says its not , but the code i got from trying to download your game said
Trojan:Script/Wacatac.B!ml
so if its not then may i ask what this script is doing in the game ?
just from my research .
What it does:
id love to play if you have an answer for the script . other wise it could be the same issue with the creator of the " broken script " mod for minecraft , where it just edited notes and this on your device .
That script is not in the game, I really have no idea about "broken script" Minecraft stuff you mentioned, only issue is with windows and some automatic flagging, maybe it's because of WinRar I really have no idea why and I'm still looking for answer, game doesn't have a trojan in it and I'd never put one in the game, even if I knew how to do it, other users mentioned that downloading game into other partitions rather than C helped them, thanks for leaving a comment and wish you all the best!
Loved playing your game
Thank you for including it in you video! Really means a lot! Wish you all the best man!
It doesnt let me download it (yes I am on Win11) it says no compatible downloads found. I have this issue with a few other games, but I'd love to play this one it looks really good.
Thanks a lot, I really have no idea what Win 11 is doing with this security wise and I think I won't find the answer anytime soon, but maybe it has to do with Winrar, do you want me to upload it like a literal folder file without need to extract it, It might fix the issue, if you want it just write, if not, there are some amazing videos on my game posted in the comments here so you could see what's going on! thanks for commenting and wish you all the best!
Fantastic job! Loved the aesthetic & cutscenes! Very unique setting and story, thanks for the experience! Keep at it, can't wait for the next game.
Thanks a lot! Your support really means a lot and I'm really glad that you liked my game! Wish you all the best!
Very good my friend!
Thanks friend! Really means a lot, wish you all the best!
Huge thanks for playing, giving compliments and making a video on my game! Really means a lot! Best to you!
Congratulations to the creator of this short thriller. It's a perfect game. I would like the creator of this game to subscribe to my channel, please. Thank you. Greetings from Spain!
thanks
Thank you very much! For playing, making a video, rating and writing a great review! Thanks for being the best, wish you all the best!
Cool game
Thanks for playing and making a video! Best to you!
Hello! I translate games into Chinese, and I love this! Would you like to talk about it?
Sorry, my games are made in a way that it would require days of additional work and painful debbuging to make them translatable, hope you find some work soon and wish you all the best!
I give this game a 4/5 here is why. The horror in this game is good. The atmosphere was good, walking at night in the dirty city was scary and I felt like something was going to pop up any minute. The jumpscare got me to scream, and the notes were creepy to read. The cutscenes in the game also adds a nice touch to the game. Getting a good look at the dirty city and the dead security guard was nice and add to the atmosphere to the game. I kind of dislike the 'combat' part, I was kind of expecting to walk outside and have the killer try to ambush me or something, but for him to just slowly walk toward you kind of felt lame. Still this game was great to play
Thank you for great review and awesome feedback, thanks for playing and making a video on my game, you are completely right with what you said, and I know that I'm pretty bad at making endings to my games, glad that you liked stuff that I'm good at, atmosphere and setting, thanks once again and wish you all the best!
W game
Huge thanks for playing and making a video man! Really appreciate it, best to you!
Thanks a lot! For compliments, playing my game and making a video on it! Best to you!
Was quite a good game, I really enjoyed it and even got spooked a few times, keep up the great games!
Thank you a lot! Glad that you liked it and wish you all the best!
Thank you so much for such well placed compliments and great feedback, I'm really glad that you liked it and made a video on it, keep up good work and wish you all the best!
You're welcome! Very happy to play anything you put out! If you ever need some voice acting or anything just let me know! I'd be happy to help, no charge to you of course. :)
Awesome and interesting game
Thank you for playing and making a video on my game! Wish you all the best!
Message for anyone that gets this file deleted automatically on a Windows PC. When downloading, make sure to download the RAR file into an external HDD/SSD and not your C drive. This solved the problem for me. Hope it solves it for you as well :o]
Thanks man, haven't figured out what is causing damn problem yet, thanks for the solution and taking your time to share it with the rest of us!
You're welcome.
When communities deploy teamwork, everybody benefits :o]
Really enjoying your games recently. This one and Reverend have been very fun to play.
Thank you very much! It really means a lot and I'm very glad that you like my creations, thank you and wish you all the best!
Your games are really well made, bro. I'm glad my game is competing with yours. Wishing you all the best in your game dev journey! Much love <3
Huge thanks! I really appreciate all the compliments you gave me and congratulations on your last game's success, it's absolutely well deserved, best wishes in your game dev journey too! Best to you!
Excellent game
Thank you very much! Really means a lot!
is this a virus? because windows detected flagged this as a virus?
It isn't, and I'm really not sure why did windows flag it, one of the fellow creators had the same problems few weeks ago, Itch's auto system is pretty unreliable these days, sorry that you experienced the issue but I tell you once more, DON'T WORRY, GAME IS NOT A VIRUS, best to you!
this was a blast wish I knew what I was fixing though xD
Thanks for making a video on my game! Really glad that you liked it! Best to you!
This game looks so good for how it runs, how did you get it so smooth?
Huge thanks! "secret" is, models are low poly and textures are what makes them look detailed, of course theres other optimization tricks like reducing draw calls, occlusion culling etc., best to you!
Thanks for playing and making a video on my game!
Nice game! Looking forward to your next project.
Monumental thanks for playing my game and making a video on it! Really means a lot! Best to you!
Yo tengo wind 11 pro y no tuve ningún problema dejé mi Gameplay más arriba
Really really glad to hear that!
Thank you very much!
Great game Vuk Dobric! I enjoyed the experience a lot.
Thank you very much! Appreciate it!
After downloading, Windows 11 pro deleted this RAR file and stated: "
Trojan:Script/Wacatac.B!ml
Detected by Microsoft Defender Antivirus
Anybody else got this message?
Thanks in advance!
What I can tell you is that game is completely safe, I made it and it's not in my interest to infect peoples computers with malware, winrar might be a problem, do you want me to upload another file, just folder no zip stuff, so you can just download it and play without any extracting, that should fix it, thanks for reaching out and wish you all the best!
Thank s for replying. I'll try it again and see what happens.
I've got a similar problem, defender won't let me extract the files and now the Icon is stuck and cannot be deleted or moved.
There is a issue with windows security stuff, not really sure why but I'll try my best to look into it, just remember to not worry, game does not have a virus or whatever windows auto flagged it to have, best to you!
I think the game is interesting in some ways.
I really like the beginning, starting different from almost every horor game about working late, but at some point of the game (when you enter the code), it starts to feel "weird", like it doesn't make sense and it's all random, or maybe I just didn't connect with the game.
Thanks for compliments, and the feedback, and sorry that you didn't really understand what was going on, basically, dude in the hat was stalking us, and he clearly has some superhuman powers, thanks for commenting, wish you all the best!
Thanks a lot! I'm really really glad that you liked it and wrote such a great review, thanks for picking up on some little details and atmosphere related stuff, thanks once again and best wishes!
Thank you, you absolute legend, you played everything I ever made and I'm really really grateful for it. Thank you for being the best!
Great game! I really enjoyed it and i screamed lol.
Huge thanks for playing and making a video on my game! Really glad that you liked it too, best to you!
Cool game! Short but sweet! I love all the bits of lore of the serbian state scattered here and there in your games!
The atmosphere was pretty cozy tbh
Don't know why but watching the janitor crashing to the ground with that little scream made me giggle (I'm a horrible person)
Good job on the various "transitions" with those cutscene, I liked them a lot
For a short game, the work behind it was insane (in a good way!)
5 out of 5
Thanks dude, glad you picked up on my native language references and all, I make them for a few people that will catch it and I'm really glad when someone points them out! Thanks for all the compliments and kind words, best to you!
This was nice and short! I liked the atmosphere in the alley bit, was quite spooky & in the basement! I found it amusing in some moments too and I got spooked! Good job! Keep up the good work! I liked the transitions between the train station & into the alley, and the style was nice!
You have my support for whatever you have next! Here is my gameplay!
Monumental thanks for your support, it really means a lot and I'm very grateful for all the compliments you gave! Wish you all the best!
Short but not bad at all! Dig the premise for sure. Had some weird bugs like the pause menu opening by it's self without pressing ESC and some mouse jumping problems it felt like. Apart from that, pretty good! Made a video on it.
Thank you for making this video, it really means a lot and I really love your channel btw, fixed all the issues you mentioned, thanks for giving me all the compliments and feedback! Best to you!
Thank you for the compliments and feedback! I'll see what it is with pause screen opening itself as soon as I'm on my pc again, weird mouse behaviour is actually intentional in the basement as I tried to represent in game characters fear and hiw he slowly loses sanity, sorry that it damaged your experience and immersion, thanks once again and wish you all the best!
Interesting effect to make intentional. My mouse is overly sensitive half the time so I am never sure what it is up to. Seemed like business as usual. If I had a better mouse I may have caught that. Haha