A Tale of The Goat
A downloadable game for Windows
An Escape from the Inescapable
Delve into the dim corridors of the Master Theater, a place where the line between performance and imprisonment is indistinct. "A Tale of the Goat" casts you as Marie, a character caught in the snare of an eternal play, orchestrated by the enigmatic Master—a figure whose intentions are as obscure as the theater itself.
Warning - this is an Alpha version, with only the begining of this journey, the final version can and will be different,
Gameplay
Challenge yourself with this platformer that combines skill with tragic atmosphere. Marie's journey is fraught with obstacles that are not just physical but symbolic of the psychological labyrinth she must navigate. Each leap and dash is a defiance against the Master's relentless script, a testament to her determination to break free.
Features
- Stark Visuals: Navigate through a world that is both striking and foreboding, where the allure of the stage is overshadowed by the need for escape.
- Intricate Challenges: Engage with gameplay that is as thought-provoking as it is demanding, with platforming sequences that require both mental and physical agility.
- A Tale of Perseverance: Experience Marie's story as she pushes back against the Master's narrative, her spirit unyielding in the face of adversity.
- Immersive Score: Be enveloped by a soundtrack that, while somber, is punctuated by moments of resolve and the subtle undercurrent of potential triumph.
- Daunting Trials: Encounter a game that respects your tenacity, designed for those who take pride in overcoming adversity and finding light in the darkest of places.
Will You Emerge?
In "A Tale of the Goat," your path is one of quiet rebellion, a solitary struggle against a preordained fate. The theater is a crucible of the Master's making, but within it lies the possibility of liberation. The spotlight is on, the audience holds its breath, and the stage is yours to claim. Will you navigate the shadows to find your way out, or will the echoes of the theater's lament be your only company?
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Hi! I had the pleasure of playing your game during today’s showcase
I absolutely love the visuals, they are stunning!
However I have some thoughts about the feel of the platforming. I played quite a lot of difficult platformers and what I learned is that the best “tough-but-fair” feeling ones actually employ a lot of tricks that seemingly make the game easier but are not perceptible to most players. And I think you can greatly improve the feel of your game by implementing some of them. In particular the bouncing off the spinning wheels really could use a more forgiving timing, it feels like I press it at just the right time, but die regardless, so I have to consciously press it a lot earlier and it feels imprecise because of this.
If you haven’t already seen it, I really suggest taking a look at this excellent overview of forgiving techniques employed in Celeste - one of the best hardcore platformers of all time in my opinion.
https://maddymakesgames.com/articles/celeste_and_forgiveness/index.html
Regardless, you have done an amazing job and I wish you the best of luck with your game!❤️
Hi! Thank you for your feedback.
Since our showcase we have worked hard on implementing the feedback, and prepared a small patch for you, you can check the new version out!