- Binaural sound in 8874. - 9 March 2022
Put your headphones on, and submerge yourself into the world... Lately, we've been working on the audio side of the 8874 so it can catch up to its gorgeous visuals. To provide that we introduced binaural sound sources. It will make the in-game sound feel more immersive and provide a bit of the ASMR experience when playing with headphones on. ASMR - the subjective experience of "low-grade euphoria" characterized by "a combination of positive feelings and a distinct static-like tingling sensation on the skin". It is most commonly triggered by specific auditory stimulation. Binaural audio technically refers to audio captured in a way that a person would hear the sound exactly as they would in the real world. Binaural sound is kind of similar to a stereo sound, but it "feels" way more alife compared to more "flat" stereo sound. You can hear the difference by yourself here (remember to put y…
- Long time no see. - 20 January 2022
It's been quite some time since we saw each other, let me tell you what has changed... GRAPHICAL ENHANCEMENT OF THE WORLD We try to make 8874 world even more immersive and magical by adding new graphical effects and enriching the environment. Volumetric fog Improoved Viktor's room (there are some easter eggs hidden here and there🤫, working on adding some more) NEW UNDERGROUND AREAS We added new areas beneath the ground the whole WWII bunker network for you to explore, as well as some "ancient" underground tunnels. New places Underground traps Won't tell you more, for now, to keep you insatiable and let your imagination fill the gaps. This time it won't be this long till we see again Promise...
- After the Demo. - 13 October 2021
All good things must come to an end, so does Steam Next Fest and 8874 Demo. We looked through the feedback and thanks to you guys we know what to improve/change: Double jump - the most disliked mechanic is going back to the sketch board. We thought of making the height and the length of the jump dependent on the momentum, or the length of the jump key press. Wiktor's Home- we'll think about cutting the animation time after death, additionally, some things will be added there, to diversify the experience. At home, you'll be able to see various items collected during your adventure too. Running - we'll think about lowering character speed a bit and adding a dedicated run button (will help to solve the double jump problem) Jumping sound - the distracting sound will be changed Of course, we'll be adding a lot of new content before release, as well as doing loads of bug fixing. Right now it'…
- Welcome to 8874 Demo! - 1 October 2021
Let us welcome you to the land of the legends and folktales, where fantasy coexists with reality, and nothing is what it seems to be at the first glance. The world of beautiful landscapes and forgotten secrets... Welcome to 8874 Demo Remember it's still WIP, Share your thoughts on the Demo on our Discord!
- New 8874 graphic reveal. - 30 September 2021
For some time we've been secretly working on improving 8874 graphics, and now it's about time we share our work with you! We also updated the game page with new screenshots and gifs (we're still working on the trailer with new visuals)! Our goal was to go for a bit more realistic and gloomy look while maintaining the atmosphere of the game. We feel like we nailed it, but your opinion is the most important for us (write it down in the comments). Now take a look at our boy Wiktor - he grew up so fast! He learned to make facial expressions too. In-game locations got a complete overhaul, take a look at some of them: Pelcznica Gorge The Devils Bridge Ksiaz Amphitheater All the game characters got some treatment too: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40696070/100ebcbbedbb137b6b35832943cb3...
- 8874 DEMO - 28 September 2021
Be ready...
- Gamers, assemble! We need your support! - 20 September 2021
Don’t adjust your screens and refresh the browsers or Steam clients! You’re seeing well, this devlog is about something totally different than usual! On the occasion of the ongoing campaign on Kickstarter, we’re helping our brother, Climber: Sky is the Limit, get some well-deserved attention! Our studio, together with A2 Softworks, didn’t expect the project to be nominated in 2 categories on such prestige event as gamescom 2021. Nominations gave us a lot of motivation, and fuel for future development but like in every game cycle, there is a time when developers need some help from their community. This time has come for us, that’s why we would like to invite you all to Climber: Sky is the Limit’s campaign on KICKSTARTER! For the next few weeks on Kickstarter, we’re going to collect funds and feedback from the gamers to polish the game and astonish everyone with its final form! At this s…
- Places and locations. - 15 September 2021
Gather around the bonfire, get warm. Time for another story. This time we will dwell on the places that you'll travel through during your journey... Pełcznica Gorge Picturesque mountain scenery mixed with dense forests. Strange marks on the trees symbolize things long forgotten by people, only the oldest locals may know their meaning. I feel like someone or something is watching your every move here, maybe you'll be able to figure out his/theirs intentions if you dare. Książ Castle's Underground Tunnels At some point, you'll find yourself beneath the ground, traveling through the dark and deep tunnels carved under the Książ Castle by people living there a long time ago, then extended by nazis during WWII. God knows what you'll find there. Family portraits guarding dark secrets? Forbidden riches of the 3rd reich? or just old paintings? All of that is for you to discover, but be warry som…
- We're live on gamescom 2021! - 25 August 2021
gamescom 2021 awards event just began, and our brother, Climber: Sky is the Limit, was nominated in two categories! For the next couple of days, developers from around the world, including us, are going to showcase their projects and promote them to collect precious feedback from thousands of gamers across the world. Cheer for Climber and follow the awards today at 8 PM (CEST)! You will find the live event here -> https://now.gamescom.global/ Besides the awards, you will find our stands in special zones dedicated to Indie and Simulator(Climber)/Adventure(8874) games. >>HERE
- Legends and inspirations. - 17 August 2021
Come closer to the fire and listen. Let us tell you a few stories that inspired us to create 8874 world and its story... The Golden Train After WWII, the legend of the Golden Trainer ran around the world, stimulating people's imagination and greed. Is that legend only a story for the children? One day, maybe we'll find out! At the end of the war, German soldiers were trying to move all the riches looted while occupying most of Europe. For decades, many groups of discoverers and treasure hunters tried to find it between the city of Wrocław and Wałbrzych but without any outcome. Maybe you'll have more luck during your journey through the forgotten tunnels... The White Lady Every castle in the world got its secrets Książ Castle is no different. There are a lot of stories about paranormal activities inside its halls. One of the most famous is the legend about the White Lady, who haunts the…
- 8874 between worlds. - 4 August 2021
The most beautiful world is always entered through imagination. However, the imagination can be fueled by real things and places. The most thrilling and beautiful places of Wałbrzych city were transferred to the game thanks to photogrammetry technology. A system that allows you to scan buildings, areas, lengths, placement of objects and shapes from the photos and implement them as models in games. Something like motion capture but for still objects and buildings. Originally, photogrammetry was used by cartographers, surveyors, and even in medicine. Now it's our time! In 8874 we used photogrammetry, to reflect the beauty of Wałbrzych, an old mining town, and the surrounding areas of Dolny Slask in Poland. Creating the most immersive experience for those who are looking deeper than just the first plan...
- The story begins... - 20 July 2021
Each adventure is like a new day. It starts inconspicuously. Dive into the gloomy and mysterious realm and uncover the history of World War II in the Polish city, Wałbrzych. Play as a Wiktor, a young boy looking for his purpose in this wicked world, where every secret you unveil is a glimpse into the dark past of the world corrupted by the Third Reich and their greed. Start your adventure with 8874 today. Wishlist on steam Steam, follow 8874 on Facebook -> https://bit.ly/3kH1iRs and join our discord channel -> https://bit.ly/2UsO28g Soon the secrets of 8874 will begin to unravel...
