I saw your interactive project KIDS, and I was wondering how did you create the animation? What software and languages did you use. I am really curious.
Its a very weird game with a super realistic sound of falling dead body. Most of the scenes felt weird but its still somehow satysfiing.. Running smoothly and graphics are nice. (only i had a small issue with exit from the game - game suddenly frozen and had to be exited via app panel cause it doesnt responded)
I don't usually rate things on personal opinion - since I know what isn't my taste can be someone else's. But I had just a viscerally bad reaction to this game. The combo of what the game did just was ... not appealing to me, generally ended up making me feel a bit sick (and I don't know why), and I had to close it eventually. So yeah. Not a game for me, but I can see why the actions and progression might be interesting for others. :')
I didn't feel sick but I totally get what you mean, this really fucks with your head. I feel a bit weird right now, like "what the fuck did I just go through". The game is supposed to be about crowds, and it puts some things about humans in perspective, because of how ridiculous they are. Anyways, I'm rambling, just wanted to say that I understand and people should look out for it.
Thank you so much for contributing "Kids" to the itch.io bundle for racial equality and justice. There's so much in this game to think on, and it was a really memorable experience!
This game is amazing. I've been lucky enough to be able to see it on a movie screen at a festival, play it at home, and play it in a museum. In fact, I talked about him in this video for the YouTube channel of the Spanish podcast VdeVideojuegos, in case anyone is interested.
I have no idea what i just witnessed but i am in love with this. The animation and controls feels so Juicy and amazing, and the sound design is immaculate!
The most potently unintentional horror game I have played in a long time. Was viscerally disturbed for most of the experience, and even mildly nauseated.
It is oddly satisfying to play this game. A simple point and click game that pleases the soul. First game I played in the video. The animation is really smooth.
The game seems cool, but I've been stuck on the part where they fall through space for about 20 minutes now. There doesnt seem to be an end? I don't know what happened, but it means I can't continue it :(
I love it but it plays like half speed. people look like they're walking instead of running. Does the same with both integrated graphics and dGPU (RX590). Also tried to enable/disable vsync and AMD and Windows overlays. When I minimize the game in the task bar with alt+tab then re-focus it, kids run at normal speed for a few seconds, then I'm back to 9fps.. Any idea what's going on ?
Thanks for that fast answer! I just updated my previous comment before I saw yours: vsync changes nothing if I force enable it in my graphic settings. Using Windows 10, up to date as well as GPU drivers.
I was already wondering when I'd step over a game that I absolutely want to give highest praise for that other people will have absolutely no idea what to do with. That time has now come. KIDS is equal parts interpretative dance, art, short film and interactive tool. For a big chunk of it, I had my mouth wide open and was not able to tear my eyes from it. I am still contemplating about the message, but I know that you all should try this. 5/5
The amazing animation and sound design really make this an fascinating textural experience. The interaction is super tight as well. everything about this games is just crisp and smooth making it very satisfying. it works well on PC but I would go with the tablet/mobile version next time, the touch controls would be perfect.
Thank you for including it in the bundle, I'm really glad I had the chance to play it.
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Hey Playables team!
I saw your interactive project KIDS, and I was wondering how did you create the animation? What software and languages did you use. I am really curious.
Best,
Peter
Hello Peter! You can read about our process here: https://playkids.ch/process/
Its a very weird game with a super realistic sound of falling dead body.
Most of the scenes felt weird but its still somehow satysfiing..
Running smoothly and graphics are nice.
(only i had a small issue with exit from the game - game suddenly frozen and had to be exited via app panel cause it doesnt responded)
I don't usually rate things on personal opinion - since I know what isn't my taste can be someone else's. But I had just a viscerally bad reaction to this game. The combo of what the game did just was ... not appealing to me, generally ended up making me feel a bit sick (and I don't know why), and I had to close it eventually. So yeah. Not a game for me, but I can see why the actions and progression might be interesting for others. :')
I didn't feel sick but I totally get what you mean, this really fucks with your head. I feel a bit weird right now, like "what the fuck did I just go through". The game is supposed to be about crowds, and it puts some things about humans in perspective, because of how ridiculous they are. Anyways, I'm rambling, just wanted to say that I understand and people should look out for it.
EDP's favourite game "Kids"
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i love the animation!
please put ost free download, i love all your projects, i managed to discover an old one, projects.playables.net/tree/
how do you actually pla
Thank you so much for contributing "Kids" to the itch.io bundle for racial equality and justice. There's so much in this game to think on, and it was a really memorable experience!
Review is up on my website: https://knavegaming.com/?p=167
I loved this so much
This game is amazing. I've been lucky enough to be able to see it on a movie screen at a festival, play it at home, and play it in a museum. In fact, I talked about him in this video for the YouTube channel of the Spanish podcast VdeVideojuegos, in case anyone is interested.
Just a heads up, I head to turn off gsync to run above 10 FPS,using a RXT2070
I have no idea what i just witnessed but i am in love with this. The animation and controls feels so Juicy and amazing, and the sound design is immaculate!
I played this with my buddy a while back and while we were absolutely confused by what we were looking at, we were intrigued each step of the way!
I played this game on Linux, and for some reason all the audio was horribly compressed and glitchy. Otherwise great game.
I downloaded the windows version and ran it on linux with wine and the audio problems went away.
I can't say I understand what this all means, but that was a pretty fascinating experience nontheless.
My Experience of This Minimalism Game ->
interesting game...
The most potently unintentional horror game I have played in a long time. Was viscerally disturbed for most of the experience, and even mildly nauseated.
game good
Game was fun
Heh what?
It is oddly satisfying to play this game. A simple point and click game that pleases the soul. First game I played in the video. The animation is really smooth.Thanks for making it!
Honestly love this game so much.
Cool style, short and fun. Probably a deeper meaning here but its enjoyable with or without thinking too hard lol.
I think this one's about peer pressure?
The game seems cool, but I've been stuck on the part where they fall through space for about 20 minutes now. There doesnt seem to be an end? I don't know what happened, but it means I can't continue it :(
Update: All you have to do is go upwards lol
ART
Can you put the android link
-Made a Video. (Old Video)
Positively Lynchian. I loved it.
I love it but it plays like half speed. people look like they're walking instead of running. Does the same with both integrated graphics and dGPU (RX590). Also tried to enable/disable vsync and AMD and Windows overlays.
When I minimize the game in the task bar with alt+tab then re-focus it, kids run at normal speed for a few seconds, then I'm back to 9fps.. Any idea what's going on ?
This can happen when your driver ignores the vsync settings of the game. Try switching on vsync in your driver settings. What platform are you on?
Thanks for that fast answer! I just updated my previous comment before I saw yours: vsync changes nothing if I force enable it in my graphic settings. Using Windows 10, up to date as well as GPU drivers.
Could you send the game log file to mail@playkids.ch? Maybe there's something hidden in there.
It should be here:
C:\Users\<your_username>\AppData\LocalLow\Playables\Kids\Player.log
I was already wondering when I'd step over a game that I absolutely want to give highest praise for that other people will have absolutely no idea what to do with. That time has now come. KIDS is equal parts interpretative dance, art, short film and interactive tool. For a big chunk of it, I had my mouth wide open and was not able to tear my eyes from it. I am still contemplating about the message, but I know that you all should try this. 5/5
More Racial Justice impressions and ranking:
https://itch.io/c/915453/quick-impressions-bundle-for-racial-justice
The amazing animation and sound design really make this an fascinating textural experience. The interaction is super tight as well. everything about this games is just crisp and smooth making it very satisfying. it works well on PC but I would go with the tablet/mobile version next time, the touch controls would be perfect.
Thank you for including it in the bundle, I'm really glad I had the chance to play it.
Amazing game. The mechanics are really eerie and cool looking
the one with the kids faling ang getting up never ended.
yeah I also had this problem and idk if I'm doing something wrong or if it's broken??
Restart the game, it should wor
Kids is a good game.
Really eerie. I love the visual style.
The game feel and visual metaphors are very inspiring.
This is a wonderful little game-poem; something to play with if you're looking for some soothing in your life. Highly recommended!
Enjoyed it! Especially the singing!
Great game!