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The Empty

By fdslk

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CategoryRankScoreCount
Coolness1100
Mood2593.30
Graphics2683.47
Audio5382.54
Theme6863.00
Innovation7222.57
Overall7582.77
Humor7741.78
Fun8892.18

Comments

disperse 2015-08-24 23:55

I'm getting an error message "Failed to open descriptor file '../../../TheEmpty-Win32-Shipping/TheEmpty-Win32-Shipping.uproject'. Using Windows 8.1 here and installed the UE4 runtime when prompted.

camthestar 2015-08-24 23:58

I have the same error as 'disperse'. The failed to open descriptor file error

patvanmackelberg 2015-08-25 00:01

I can't open this either, good luck though! I've run other UE4 games, hopefully yours gets going.

inurashii 2015-08-25 00:02

I got the same error. I installed the UE4 prereq files first.

struffy 2015-08-25 00:03

Windows 10 - same descriptor error. Also run as admin.

boardtobits 2015-08-25 00:06

Same issue here. Sorry. Screenshots look cool!

wasdmagician 2015-08-25 00:07

Installed the pre-requisits and am having the same problem as disperse and camthestar, "Failed to open descriptor file '../../../TheEmpty-Win32-Shipping/TheEmpty-Win32-Shipping.uproject'.

nihilaleph 2015-08-25 00:13

Same error, Windows 10.. I'll try to come back later!

fdslk 2015-08-25 00:26

Hey guys! Have you tried this folder?
<Folder Name>\TheEmpty\TheEmpty\Binaries\Win32?

slashee-the-cow 2015-08-25 00:40

Same error as everyone else seems to be getting. Tried running it from the Binaries/Win32 folder... looking through the files it extracted I can't even see the file it's looking for in there? Unless it's supposed to park of the pak or something?

fdslk 2015-08-25 00:43

Check if your anti-virus for some reason took it as a false positive.

halleflux 2015-08-25 00:56

See posts before this one =P

I hope you get it working. It looks cool.

thief 2015-08-25 09:13

If you rename TheEmpty\TheEmpty\Binaries\Win32\TheEmpty-Win32-Shipping.exe to TheEmpty.exe it runs.

(TheEmpty\TheEmpty.exe still doesn't work, but running the TheEmpty\TheEmpty\Binaries\Win32\TheEmpty.exe does)

omegacrafteris 2015-08-25 09:17

Pretty good

fdslk 2015-08-25 14:16

Have have been fixed! You can run it by using the exe on the root folder!

faemir 2015-08-25 14:54

Fantastic graphics and use of the theme, the mood was set well and it felt quite reproachable in a good way.

The girl got stuck a couple of times on trees, but generally it was fun and enjoyable!

secularbaron 2015-08-25 15:25

Worked for me now. The graphics and visual effect was really cool. By the end I felt pretty bad about stabbing them ghost ladies. Truly we are the monsters.

reyn 2015-08-25 17:04

We had the same type of idea. I liked your art! (Windows 10)

dinnerinthedark 2015-08-25 17:04

The visual are really nice, very cool art style. The music really fits. Quite a heavy story (didn't expect that...), gave me the chills :)

claudehenry 2015-08-25 17:08

I love the graphics, it would have been more impressive if u hadn't used UE4... but, regardless a very cool game, short but intriguing. Good job! :)

taleengineer 2015-08-25 17:10

Very well put together, although I have to admit that I do not think I "get" it.

Although I don't fully understand the story, the running around in the dark and the things that were said certainly made me feel uneasy, which was fantastic for the mood of the game.

Very interesting experience over all.

fdslk 2015-08-25 20:41

Ty guys! The story is non linear for those not getting it :D and it can be interpreted in several ways.

newan 2015-08-25 21:04

Error.

fdslk 2015-08-25 21:10

what error are you getting Newan?

danidre14 2015-08-25 21:17

Cool. Love the graphics. Awesome entry.

knatt 2015-08-25 21:24

what I liked:
-Style in consistent and clean
-Motion blur looks good (except on the knife)

What I didn't like:
-The music gets repetitive and grating, I feel ambient noise probably would have been a better choice.

wuballiance 2015-08-25 21:25

Interesting game, I found it hard to connect with the story. Incredible shaders, I loved the visual effects and aesthetics. I would love to see this game in more depth, nice work!

micdoodle8 2015-08-25 21:25

Great art style, nice entry :)

minionstudios 2015-08-25 21:29

A thought-provoking concept and I really enjoyed the graphics. It's kind of light on gameplay but very interesting.

jlnr 2015-08-25 22:05

The screenshots look tempting, but my Windows VM does not support the DirectX 11 level 10 profile :|

fdslk 2015-08-25 22:07

@jlnr: Not a problem! You can run it anyway. I made it compatible with DX10 profiles :D

xanjos 2015-08-26 01:10

I loved the voxel style and the narrative was pretty interesting (albeit it was a bit confusing at times). The way the story ends fits the theme very well.

jayprog 2015-08-26 02:44

Loved the art style.

31eee384 2015-08-26 03:35

Neat graphical style! I didn't really understand the story, or what causes the main menu to reappear, though.

solifuge 2015-08-26 05:36

A simple game. I didn't realize there was a "real" target until a long time in, since I wanted to investigate the house. Good work, and thanks for sharing it!

toni343 2015-08-26 11:07

It was creepy, but I didn't really get the point of it. It was too easy too kill the women while she was it the yard.
The music is nice and the voxel based graphics are lovely.

glerikud 2015-08-26 11:54

Probably my favourite graphics so far in LD! The garden's a bit too big, but otherwise, it looks so awesome I can't complain.

inurashii 2015-08-26 16:30

okay, got the fixed version to run! Really love that chunky voxel style, and had a good time exploring the house. The plot was ... lacking, though, and hunting down my victim wasn't very fun. Still, would love to see these assets used in a more full game!

struffy 2015-08-27 19:14

This is almost the opening from Scream. It just needed the pop corn. Also a little bit dark... Um!!!!!!

I particularly like the radiation or insomnia esque graphic bit effect.

First game ive seen that literally makes you the bogeyman from those films.

fdslk 2015-08-27 19:20

Thanks guys! I'll try to turn this into a full game ala manhunt probably, the only problem would be funding if I do so.

01101101 2015-08-28 15:14

You managed to give this game a pretty creepy mood :)
The graphic style is nice, but I'm not sure I understand the story, although I think I found all the "beacons" before killing the real girl.

nihilaleph 2015-08-30 18:58

Great atmosphere! The music is a bit repetitive but it works. Graphics and shaders are great!
Sometimes the lady/ghost would just get stuck and then it was very easy to stab her (actually not that easy, it took a few stabs until she dropped). Also it would be nice to have invert axys y ^^;
Anyway great entry!

collaboration 2015-09-09 17:21

I already love the visuals, and I really want to play it - but I can't, error is - returned c1, don't know what it means, anyway, I'll will check for updates, cuz visuals are really awesome!

fdslk 2015-09-09 17:31

@collaboration: Can you tell me pls, which platform are you running?

jupiter_hadley 2015-09-09 21:29

Neat graphics! I included it in part 23 of my Ludum Dare 33 Compilation video series, if you would like to take a look :) https://youtu.be/isROeWsQRB8