The Pale Demo
A downloadable game
You play as Arthur, the new keeper for the lighthouse on the Pale, an abandoned island off the coast of Maine. Unlock the mysteries of the island's dark past in this 90s inspired survival-horror!
For dev logs: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHtZk6aBHGOMUSeJ8srxnXA
The Pale is an oldskool, atmosphere-first PSX style horror game straight outta the 90s. It's locked to 240p (please do not adjust your television sets) with a crisp 4:3 aspect ratio.
The demo is the first full act of the game, it's about an hour of playtime. If you really want to, there is an optional donation of $4. The full release is planned for 2023.
You can support by simply playing the demo and leaving feedback on the discords (https://discord.gg/Rvx2xfjnTT) to help guide development, but if you want to throw a coffee my way, the patreon is https://www.patreon.com/vide01 :)
We have renamed the project due to a conflicting game on itch also called 'The Keeper'. This game is now called... The Pale (the runner up when it was first named).
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Developer Log:
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Bug reports:
This is the first time lots of people have had their hands (and systems) on the game. This is insanely useful as we can catch all the unforseen errors that can pop up. If you bump into any, please let me know on the discords on the #demo-bugs channel!
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NEW VERSION LIVE. Download version 1.51 if you have downloaded the demo previously.
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Development log
- The Pale Devlog 1 - Adding PS1 graphics and worldbuildingJul 18, 2022
- Renaming the game to 'The Pale'Jul 13, 2022
Comments
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This demo was a lot of fun to play, and you guys did a great job, everything in the game is great, the story is interesting, the graphics are nostalgic, and everything is great, I hope you continue working on the game, it has incredible potential, so I'll be waiting for the full game
Gameplay PT-BR
popping my itchio comment cherry to say how much fun this demo was and i absolutely can't wait for a full game release!!!!! <3
This one is really creepy. The vibe is really there.
Spoilerish:
The way the camera is set in the spiral staircase and the chain part... and as those bodies silently appear on the shore.
Only thing I would change just a tiny bit is how those bodies move and run. They run too much like a normal person. I don't know, maybe make them take smaller steps but move as fast as now.
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question when will full game release.
I was really hoping summer this year, it looks more like early next year at this rate. IRL work slowing down dev a lot this year!
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yeah i saw the release date it was set for july this year and i was very eager to play the full game since there has been in increase of silent hill/resident evil inspired games i wanted to add the pale to my collection.
Muy buen trabajo dev!
Saw CJU Games play the demo of this and the giant chain being pulled into the ocean is what sold it for me. All the unanswered questions behind such a contraption, what it could be containing, is so intriguing to me. Confused me when I saw the name was changed from The Keeper to The Pale but I finally found the right page.
My playthourh of your game
Loved this game so much I included it in my Top Ten of 2022! The Pale starts at 02:09
Wonderful game!this was so awesome:)
This was fantastic!
Great controls, VERY good atmosphere and use of camera angles!
Only complaint:
The scenes between Arthur and Sarah could be a bit shorter for me (lots of text with hardly any camera movement). I first thought "eh" in the boat scene and was blown away when arriving at the coast, seeing all the details, lights etc. But that may just be me.
Really cool game honestly, kept me intrigued with the little details like the journal and dialogue to the bigger ones like the chain and the big scare. Lovely work anyways best of luck on the full version! If you wanna see my playthrough check here -
Sadly, I can't seem to post my full response here (might be too big?). Here's a link to my impressions of the demo...
I run the Fixed Camera Appreciation Society on Steam - please let me know if we can help promote your game in any way (eg. we'd be happy to put out an announcement to our members about your demo here on Itch).
Again, thanks for that folks. The second I touched that generator I knew I was in for a blast. =D
Nice subtle detail of more and more bodies rocking up. I knew something horrible was about to happen and I was still so unprepared when it did! Keep up the good work!
the island of the pale favors a solidary existence fleeting from ones troubles only to encounter new mind disturbances
paths woven by twisting alcoves summon simple tasks for a determined venture
forward looking the expanding visions of a more deeply connected aphorism we flee for next summons
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Oh this was very good, so many questions, and so much wanting to play the full version! The scares, the atmosphere, the design, the sound, all of it was fantastic! Wonderful job!
I'm a sucker for PSX styled horror games and it's great to know that the immense creative talent necessary for building a game that could rival its honorary predecessors hasn't been lost. The inspired nuances are everywhere, from sound design to character creation; fixed camera angles and stilted movement are nothing but nostalgic and very well done. You've undeniably gifted me with something positive to look forward to in 2023...
* GLITCH: when standing directly next to a door while browsing the items menu the game will have Arthur proceed through the door (via sound cue) and a black screen will appear requiring a restart to continue playing as normal.Hey folks, just a note that the Discord link above appears to be expired!
Thanks for the heads up
No problem! I've just created a Discord for Fixed Multicam devs. In case you're interested in talking to like-minded developers, let me know and I'll send you an invite...!
wowowowow! I had a BLAST playing this demo! I'm 100% buying the full game when it comes out! The story is already amazing and atmosphere is perfect! I will say sometimes the controls can be weird but I willingly looked over than for such a fun experience! If you wanna see my blind reaction here's a video! i would appreciate any support!
I am so excited for this one, you nailed what makes psx good horror , thank for this!
Full Demo NO Commentary
This game atmosphere is really great. Support the author to hope that the official version of the game will be released soon in 2023!
Very fun game it had a really nice vibe to it. Keep it up.
Here's my channel for other games I have played. https://www.youtube.com/c/Levont
Great Demo!! Can't wait for the actual Game!!
Great demo! I was kinda fumbling around during the 1st half, trying to figure out what to do. But damn, it gets creepy as hell in the 2nd half. Can't wait to see more! Thanks for the fun!
Just played the first 20 minutes or so and I LOVE IT! It has this old-school RE1 vibe to it I adore so much ... GREAT game, looking VERY MUCH forward to the full version!
A very intriguing story and horror aspect. The chain part was comedy gold. A great game.
This is soooo rad! Perfectly captures that PSX nostalgia. I loved the third-person fixed-camera angles-- even the tank controls were a nice touch. The music was superb and worked well at enhancing the already grim, disquieting atmosphere. I'd say this demo is very well put together and that bodes well for the finished project. Definitely 5 stars. Keep it up!
P.S. The only thing I'd add to the game is maybe a heartbeat/health bar in the inventory screen. Also, some of the interactable objects didn't respond the first couple of times I tried to touch them, as if their "hitboxes" were too small.Where do you think you gonna publish? I want to add this on my wish list and buy it late
Holy i freaken loved this game man i cant wait for your guys full game to come out, Such a good story to i love these type of horror style games keep up with the good work :)
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WHOA! I totally fell in love with The Pale. Love the mood, the visuals, the sound design, the story... it's so classically GOOD. You folks are amazing. The project MUST go on!!!
cant wait for the full game to be released!!! i love everything about this game. but i did run into a glitch when i was getting chased by the dead people i ran inside the light house and came out i wasnt getting chased by the dead people which i had to load the game again. amazing game thought thank you for having a blast playing the demo.
Hey man, great letsplay! Thanks for finding that glitch, it's a big help :)
np glad i could help.
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Very good suspense
Just by witnessing the Chain 'cutscene' I was stoked to see what else the game had in store for me as a buff in the horror genre, absolutely loved the direction and ambiance the game gives off. Excited to hop back in later.
Really promising game.