THE FERRY
A downloadable game for Windows
STORY: Have you ever wondered what it's like to run the evening ferry across a calm bay? Scotto Bay's ferryman managed to break his leg mere days before a major festival and you're filling in. Unfortunately, the festival isn't the only big event, as a major storm is brewing and it's up to you to evacuate the nearby island. Do you have what it takes to help get everyone to safety?
GAME: The Ferry is a short horror experience where you're working your first night as ferryman across a small bay. Load cars and take them across, your only company being the regular ferryman's voice across an old radio.
This game was developed in one week for the Scream Secrets Game Jam 2024. Was RANKED #1 in the Game Jam.
CREDITS
Game Developed by: Alex Olinkiewicz
Script Writer: Professor V
Music/Sound Designer: Brad Summers
Technical Sound Designer: Deshui Yu
Specials Thanks
PsychMandril for additional 3D Model and Textures
Daniel Van Asdonck for Game's Title Logo
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Development log
- Experience the Horror of a Ferryman16 days ago
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i love the vibe. i got hit by a car, was forced to start again from the beginning :(
Great game! Thanks!!! Exceptional quality of deep dark stories that always leave you feeling haunted. This creator is nothing short of phenomenal
I was thrilled you gave the option to do exactly what I would have done in that situation lol, many games don't. It was fun!
It really makes you wonder what will be the payoff, with so much weird tension and the slow mechanics really play into it well.
Thanks for playing it.
A slow build horror, where you'll pay the toll...
For having done this in a week for the Scream Secrets, I have to applaud you - although light on scares, there's a constant feeling of trepidation and what 'might' happen as you make the ferry crossing each time.I have to admit, this reminded me of the early scene in Jaws when Brody and the mayor with the anchor suit are crossing in to Amity...
We've seen a lot of Indie horror games based in convenience stores, laundromats, warehouses and small apartments, but I don't think I've ever played a game primarily based on a ferry-crossing. Unique idea, with an opportunity to escape!
I think this could be elongated, with a 'Papers, please,' style mechanic where you have to turn people away, or 'That's Not My Neighbour' where you have to identify certain suspicious individuals. I'd definitely play a full game like that! Well done on a great concept and game!
Thanks, and yeah I had planned thoughts of you need to check tickets, talk to drivers, and even needing to steer the Ferry. However I chose those things would be something I add to the game if I decided to expand on the concept. Cause those elements would be allot to try and implement within a week.
This was so well done! Thank you dev :)
W Game I enjoyed it. Played it on stream and viewers seemed to enjoy it as well.
Cool game!