The Gnawing Hunger
"The Gnawing Hunger"
Victor doesn't know what happened to the science vessel Cormorant, but he's about to find out.
Keyboard Controls:
- WASD/Arrow Keys to Move
- E to Interact
- Space to view Progress
- Tab to view Map
- Space to Advance Dialog
- 1 / 2 / 3 to Activate Dialog Option
Gamepad Controls:
- Left Stick to Move
- Jump Button to Interact
- Select to view Map or Pick Dialog Option
- Start to Pause or Activate Dialog Option
Design, Art, Writing, Code, and Menu Music by Alexander Kazazis
https://fallingwallgames.itch.io
All Other Music by Tony Longworth
Color Palette: Lacking64 by Archimare
https://lospec.com/palette-list/lacking64
Many thanks to Giacomo Marchesi for playtesting.
http://www.giacomomarchesi.com/
Created in 5 weeks for Themed Horror Jam #6
https://itch.io/jam/themed-horror-game-jam-6
Theme: Among the Stars
Optional Challenges: In Space; Aliens; Constellation Puzzle
Content warning: This is a horror game and as such contains a number of disturbing themes, including body horror and death.
Development log
- Minor updates (v1.06)Apr 01, 2023
- Minor updates (v1.05)Mar 29, 2023
- Minor updates (v1.04)Jun 16, 2022
- Minor updates (v1.03)Jun 15, 2022
- Minor updates (v1.02)Jun 12, 2022
- Minor updates (v1.01)Jun 11, 2022
Comments
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The monsters are interesting, it seems extremely dangerous especially how it made everyone basically feral. The way they shoot across the screen, I died so many times in the game because I kept forgetting about them. Don’t think anyone stands a chance against it, seeing as how rapid it spreads and if people keep their intelligence it would not take much time to wipe out a solar system.
Really cool game, and I loved Monster. I rarely get to play Sci-Fi Horror games and there are so many rich stories that can be told.
Thank you for recommending your game to me, I had a lot of fun playing through it for all the endings.
Thanks so much for playing and broadcasting! I watched your playthrough and loved it. It sounded like you were having a lot of fun.
You even got all the endings!
Just a heads up that I've just published another story-rich game in the same universe. If you have the opportunity, I'd love for you to check it out!
Dagger's Last Testament by FallingWallGames (itch.io)
What a cool game! I had a lot of fun and enjoyed the artstyle/music/storyline. You did so much in 5 weeks to create an interesting story AND have multiple endings. I particularly liked the change in narrative voice as you changed characters. It was smooth gameplay and a fun time. Great job!
The Gnawing Hunger Gameplay
Great video! I love the color commentary, and it's such a pleasure to watch people enjoying my game.
Thanks so much. :)
Hi Alieann! I just published another story-rich game in the same sci-fi feudalist setting as TGH, filled with dukes, duchesses, space battles, visitations of ghosts, and betrayal. I hope you can get the chance to try it.
Dagger's Last Testament by FallingWallGames (itch.io)
This was really good! The artwork and level design works really well. The concept, script and dialogue was especially impressive. Nice Work!
Thanks so much for playing! Glad you enjoyed. :)
Oh this looks so cool!!
Thank you. Hope you have fun!
Excellent idea!!! Very dark on an existential level. Clever handling of identity themes (who is the good or the bad guy). Smooth flow in playing and very good mechanics. Rich narrative, inspired twists. Overall I enjoyed a very nice experience. - if it was me to explore the dead space-ship... I think that very soon, before discovering more, I 'd jump back to my ship and run away some lightyears....
Thanks! So glad you enjoyed. :)