- This game is now completely free! - 3 May 2024
It's been a while since Camp W was released. We figure that everyone who might buy it has already bought it, but we still want it to be experienced by as many players as possible. That's why we've made the game completely free! This is the full retail copy of the game with all content and achievements available. Please download it, play it, enjoy it, and pass it on. Since launching Camp W, we then went on to make more games -- maybe you've heard of them? Hits like I Love You, Colonel Sanders! A Finger Lickin’ Good Dating Simulator and Hooked on You: A Dead by Daylight Dating Sim. Now's your chance to see how we got our start making dating sims, the first one we ever made before we became so terminally horny that we went on to bring you sexy Colonel Sanders, Trapper, Huntress and more.
- Have You Played Camp W? - 5 April 2019
Have You Played? is an endless stream of game retrospectives. One a day, every day, perhaps for all time. If Night in the Woods was actually a visual novel and featured a bunch of human teens instead of twenty-something anthropomorphic animals, it would have probably looked a bit like Camp W . (more…)
- Meet the Devs behind Camp W - 2 November 2018
https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32602886%2Fa56f4ee1ca5c201279c39a7b2553d53b361fb149.jpg This new interview with Alexei, our narrative director, and Kelly, our art director, gets into the back-story of how Camp W got made, and will tell you a little more about our studio Psyop: "Behind-The-Scenes Of Psyop’s Narrative Adventure Game ‘Camp W’" on Cartoon Brew Enjoy!
- Happy (Early) Halloween! - 22 October 2018
https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32602886%2F736c13d4390e330b5251d78e96c84fd8c617b065.jpg We're celebrating the spooky season with a limited-time 15%-off sale! In Camp W, you take the role of either Liliandra or Lysander, a runaway Witch trespassing in the realm of Humans. Cast spells, uncover mysteries, and -- perfect for Halloween time -- gather around the campfire to hear spooky stories!
- Tales from the making of Camp W - 24 August 2018
We've had a few interviews go online the the past couple of weeks that you might find interesting... In this interview with Geek & Sundry, narrative director Alexei and creative director Kelly discuss the story behind the development of Camp W's world and art style. Here's a quote from Kelly: "I wanted to spark in people the feelings of curiosity and playfulness and acceptance and strength. With the goal that anyone could find pieces they related to somewhere in it. I wanted to make people feel good about who they are. Who they genuinely are. That they don’t need to hide, and that their choices do matter. I believe that that is a really powerful thing which could be scary, but is so exciting." Over on Gamasutra, Alexei is joined by lead engineer Charlie to discuss their new narrative game design tool, Branching Storywriter, and what it's like making an all-ages game. Here's a snippet fr…
- Unknown Pleasures: Simply the Best Five New Indies on Steam - 10 August 2018
The grim prospect of shopping for PC components looms over my August like a looming, grim prospect. God I love writing. You might be surprised how demanding indie games can be on a slightly creaky video card, and not always because of ongoing optimisation. Although admittedly it’s more likely the searing heat rather than some bad code that baked my video card and almost the PSU too. Bah. That said, today’s Unknown Pleasures coincidentally has a rather low-fi theme, so let’s take a moment to thank the gods of the PC for putting an end to the hardware wars. Mastering the basics this week: titchy interplanetary farmers, non-irritating children, and stabby jabby ninjas. (more…)
- Spooky Campfire Stories - 31 July 2018
https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32602886%2F547cfc553041f67bedb0c6c4f5a1bc9ec72b4efe.jpg We mentioned "Memories" in our last update, but I wanted to go a bit deeper into how exactly they work and what they contain. One of my favorite examples of the Memory system is the telling of ghost stories, an event that happens twice in the game. Each time this happens, the campers gather late at night, and you are given three choices of which story to hear. For instance, you might get to choose between a forlorn fiancee, a mad scientist, or a creeping shadow man. Once you have chosen, another camper steps up to center stage and tells you the story, in their personal voice. https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32602886%2F06cbe218c444a741571d5bf644f6abe709ec29ba.jpg At the end of the story, you open up your Grimoire and sketch what you thi…
- Witchy summer visual novel/adventure Camp W is out now - 27 July 2018
I reckon I may have a soft spot for weird summer-camp stories, if my love of Gravity Falls (technically not a camp, but hush) and Psychonauts is anything to go by. Camp W definitely fits the bill, telling the story of a young witch (gender of your choosing) spending summer at camp amongst the less magically inclined folk. There’s some snappy writing, some genuinely charming cartoon art, and while ostensibly a visual novel, there’s a bit more to do than just clicking through the story and enjoying the ride. (more…)
- You Must Remember This - 17 July 2018
https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32602886%2F86ef494cd1e130d7cd75f0c1b3e305255983348a.png Throughout each playthrough of Camp W, you will unlock various "Memories." These are unique pieces of art associated with choices that you make. Your Memories are stored in your Grimoire, either sketched, painted, or taped onto the page next to the character they remind you of. Above, you can see some of Wilfred's Memories. Each playthrough will allow you to unlock 12 different Memories, from a selection of over 60. You'll have to go through the full game more than a couple times to see them all!
- Do you like concept art? - 13 July 2018
We have been posting tons of concept art on our Twitter and Facebook pages lately. If you are into that sort of thing, you should definitely follow along. Here's a sample of some stuff that we have posted: https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32602886%2F89ace637cc6da96d2d2577038efe016920b2e1f6.png https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32602886%2F9ebbdff28ca2af8ae282d7c93ef9d6752b597b75.jpg https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32602886%2Ffb08d27d4e9cf42ecbf22555f5a6e8221c806889.jpg
- A Double Dose of Family - 11 July 2018
Today we've got two new characters to meet: your mom and grandma! You literally wouldn't even exist without them, which isn't something that you get to say very often. Meet Mila and Gadgy, your loving and maybe at times a teensy bit overbearing family. https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32602886%2F0ad6d4421afc53903a6ba123a93e3fa9fef4c688.jpg A celebrity Witch and star of her own show on PotionTV, Mila holds you to a very high standard, but only because she knows you're capable of greatness. https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32602886%2F7f0868206c07dac95fee235d262b3d7de102e237.jpg Gadgy is the definition of old school cool. She's perhaps the wisest Witch you'll ever meet, not to mention the best hugger in the whole town of Coventry.
- Your Camp W History Tutor Has Arrived - 22 June 2018
https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32602886%2Fd3bfe8279590374125a63a62eadc7e01b80c4bac.jpg There's one more character to meet at Camp W, and it just so happens that she is the most downright campery of all the campers! Ruby is an expert on the history and lore of Camp W. Basically, she knows everything there is to know about this place--or at least she thinks she does--and she’s going to share it with you, whether you want to hear it or not! If you want to ask her any questions, you can usually find her in the Camp History Center. Stay tuned for more art shares, character intros, and Camp W announcements. Next up: The counselors!
- Our Next Character Intro Is A Three-Pack! - 20 June 2018
https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32602886%2Ff1c5f4b63be59d1211fa77d551d7dd75fb511e2f.jpg If you consider fist-bumping an art form, you might've just met your long lost brothers: Blake, Miles, and Miller. Camp W's most entrepreneurial campers, they're on the verge of developing *the* sport of the future--(TM)--patent pending. We're on track for our summer launch, so stay tuned here for more art drops as we get closer!
- Meet Ezzi & Ella, Your New Bunkmates - 25 May 2018
https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32602886%2F5eff5979e426d5436dfe41a6096d3f83dc9fb37e.jpg Two new campers have arrived at Camp W for the summer! Is there such a thing as too smart for your own good? Genius twins Ella & Ezzi will certainly put that theory to the test when they attempt to repurpose the old radio tower to broadcast a signal into deep space. But when someone--or something--reaches back from the dimensional void... will you be there to answer? There are just some of the Twins' poses that you'll see in the game. As always, stay tuned for more as we approach our summer launch!
- Meet Wilfred! Camp W's most Cunning Camper... - 17 May 2018
https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32602886%2F5a0bef0a7f09cfaf1af5b93618875dbfce009f89.jpg It's time to introduce the next camper who you'll be joining at activities this summer! Say hello to Wilfred. Don't let the dramatics fool you, Wilfred just might be Camp W's most cunning character. He's well accustomed to getting what he wants, no matter what it takes. You probably don't want to let this kid out of your sights. These are some of the poses for Wilfred, which show off his moods, from happy to scared to straight up devious. Like what you see so far? More character intros, plus counselors, and other special guests are coming soon!
- Introducing Sid, the Next Camper to Enroll at Camp W - 10 May 2018
https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32602886%2F0c3b75737816a1291a4d35c976c6837a24ea19d0.jpg Today we're proud to introduce the next camper who you'll be joining at activities this summer. This is Sid. Sid is Camp W's resident prankster, singer-songwriter, and cult film aficionado. If you choose to, you can join him at the Music Hut, where he's combining his passions by writing and directing the ultimate summer show. Take a look at the poses that represent Sid's moods, which you'll see throughout your conversations with him. Stay tuned for more character intros, counselors, and other special guests, coming soon!
- Hello New Campers! - 18 April 2018
https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32602886%2Fd94dc244d27a89bf4a863109653f01ee7cb44721.jpg We're so excited to launch Camp W this summer! In the coming days and weeks we'll be sharing a lot of info and artwork on Steam as well as on Twitter and Facebook. You can also visit our website at CampWGame.com. In Camp W, you play as Liliandra or Lysander (your choice), a young Witch who is trespassing in the Human Realm to escape summer studies and attend sleepaway camp instead. https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32602886%2F47727390becd69db6291196045d09644c280d542.png (And yes, you can rename yourself whatever you'd like) Over the course of the game, which encompasses the first three days of summer, you'll meet a variety of campers, each with their own story to tell. However, you won't be able to hear all the stories on a single playth…
