Extremely good game. Fantastic. Maybe the world's first ever real-time visual novel web comic horror anthology zine, and probably the best one.
I'm curious if BB's head is supposed to look kind of like a bird, or if that's just a happy accident. Like, if you take her bow as a beak, then ignore her facial features other than her eye, there's very much some Falco (Star Fox) type bird energy going on.
Since I couldn't find somewhere else to report bugs, I couldn't seem to get the bonus rooms to work on Fedora 39 Linux, it would lag to a crawl as soon as I entered. Additionally, some overlayed images, like the script fragments in Eyes of the Killer, did not upscale to 4k resolution, remaining at their likely native resolution. This was also on Fedora 39(did not test if they scaled on Windows).
(yes, I know about the free original versions but I'm not playing those. i want to experience it through this collection cuz it's the superior version)
No but really, these are maybe my new favourite series of horror anything ever. Perfect artistic vision and I loved everything about them. So funny and beautiful and disturbing and inspiring.
What an incredible series. I'm blown away by the beauty of every single set and the slow increase in ambition from episode to episode. Inspiring and propelling for my own practice. Thank you so much!!!
As a long time thecatamites fan, I can say this is easily one of their best, if not THE best set of games they've made. Avoid swimbofication, commercialism, and Death(tm) in this surreal masterwork. Now give up your money before you get murdered for it.
absolutely fantastic games. love how each entry outdoes the last in it's own way; always bringing some moment that prompts a quiet 'oh, no way,' even after i thought we were at the top.
Absolutely stunning. Been savoring these over the last few months, just played the epic finale today. Been enjoying your games for a decade plus so it's really awesome to see so much of your style synthesized into such a dense hilarious vision. (ZZ's the best)
Consistently has been one of my favorite pieces of horror-comedy art over the last few years, I deeply admire everything about Anthology and what it has to say about the horror genre. I'm so happy to see it complete and excited to see what thecatamites does next!!!
As someone who played space funeral back in 2014 and has been a fan of your work ever since, you've really made something special here, I've never played anything that feels quite like this series and I don't think I ever will!
Eternally grateful for the inspiration your games provided me with over the years, and I eagerly look forward to whatever it is you do next.
im buying people keys of this if they cant afford it! add me on discord: heartofthekiller , if u r interested! and im prioritizing people who havent rly played/going in blind jsyk!
I don't know where else to put this, but I've made a fan discord for AOTK, if others wanna join and discuss the series :) https://discord.gg/cNeaKuHhAV
SERIOUS REVIEW: AOTK ruined my life in the best way possible . What a friggin inquisitive, sophisticated, and stylistic way to tell a story! the deeper meaning alludes me still but im catching up everyday. Face of the killer made me sob (LITERALLY) and marcie is eternal to me. Extremely sad to see it go , but 9 games IS A LOT... and it ended in such a wonderful way i cannot complain. The art is beautiful in its own twisted way (lighthearted) and the ease of access, and environment are perfect! Love how chilled out the chase scenes are, as i have severe anxiety and stuff like that typically makes it flare up, and how it has no repercussions if you are caught. I am so autistic about this game series you haev no idea. They need to make video essays and this more real and mainstream (unless thecatamites doesnt want that which i respect). Forever, Eternal, All Time.
congrats on your nuovo award and massive respect for your acceptance speech! longtime fan of your work, felt like you've finally got the recognition you're due.
so so so so amazing. the medium is so simple yet it is so full of depth. it feels like every possible joke is extracted out of every situation and they're all absolutely hysterical. felt very zine-like also in its irreverence and DIY-iness. i was left wanting so much more but so happy with what we have
I genuinely believe this series of games is an instant literary classic. You could teach this shit in class. It's such a playful dissection of horror, with incredible visuals and fantastic writing- if you are looking in the comments to see what people think of this anthology, if you like horror AT ALL, PLAY THIS GAME!
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Extremely good game. Fantastic. Maybe the world's first ever real-time visual novel web comic horror anthology zine, and probably the best one.
I'm curious if BB's head is supposed to look kind of like a bird, or if that's just a happy accident. Like, if you take her bow as a beak, then ignore her facial features other than her eye, there's very much some Falco (Star Fox) type bird energy going on.
Masterpiece.
Since I couldn't find somewhere else to report bugs, I couldn't seem to get the bonus rooms to work on Fedora 39 Linux, it would lag to a crawl as soon as I entered. Additionally, some overlayed images, like the script fragments in Eyes of the Killer, did not upscale to 4k resolution, remaining at their likely native resolution. This was also on Fedora 39(did not test if they scaled on Windows).
looks really good
i wish i could buy it though
(yes, I know about the free original versions but I'm not playing those. i want to experience it through this collection cuz it's the superior version)
No but really, these are maybe my new favourite series of horror anything ever. Perfect artistic vision and I loved everything about them. So funny and beautiful and disturbing and inspiring.
Now that's some immersive theatre
What an incredible series. I'm blown away by the beauty of every single set and the slow increase in ambition from episode to episode. Inspiring and propelling for my own practice. Thank you so much!!!
Merch when? BB stuffie WHEN??
i ended up emailing stephen a while back and while i don't know how he feels about it currently, at that point he said there was no plans for merch
(i'd love it though, lol)
As a long time thecatamites fan, I can say this is easily one of their best, if not THE best set of games they've made. Avoid swimbofication, commercialism, and Death(tm) in this surreal masterwork. Now give up your money before you get murdered for it.
This series has quickly become a favorite of mine. Thank you! Really hope to see more from this world and characters.
Ihope Tammmy gets her dreams to come true and the economy 2 becomes real.
Some of my favoutrite interactive works I've ever played, thank you for making them.
absolutely fantastic games. love how each entry outdoes the last in it's own way; always bringing some moment that prompts a quiet 'oh, no way,' even after i thought we were at the top.
you're so goddamn funny. Tammy's here.
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Thank, they are so lovely
Absolutely stunning. Been savoring these over the last few months, just played the epic finale today. Been enjoying your games for a decade plus so it's really awesome to see so much of your style synthesized into such a dense hilarious vision. (ZZ's the best)
this game whips and in my opinion it is gratuitously underpriced.
i know, right? it should be twenty bucks for this gas At Least
Consistently has been one of my favorite pieces of horror-comedy art over the last few years, I deeply admire everything about Anthology and what it has to say about the horror genre. I'm so happy to see it complete and excited to see what thecatamites does next!!!
Stephie sent me
As someone who played space funeral back in 2014 and has been a fan of your work ever since, you've really made something special here, I've never played anything that feels quite like this series and I don't think I ever will!
Eternally grateful for the inspiration your games provided me with over the years, and I eagerly look forward to whatever it is you do next.
Thank you.
Warning: may spark desire to create own virtual horror lands in the easily influenced
im buying people keys of this if they cant afford it! add me on discord: heartofthekiller , if u r interested! and im prioritizing people who havent rly played/going in blind jsyk!
do not ask me for anymore. i Literally give up on getting a Job. so no more money / keys from me . ty tho
this is truly the new wave, digging the included zine too
<3
I don't know where else to put this, but I've made a fan discord for AOTK, if others wanna join and discuss the series :) https://discord.gg/cNeaKuHhAV
SERIOUS REVIEW: AOTK ruined my life in the best way possible . What a friggin inquisitive, sophisticated, and stylistic way to tell a story! the deeper meaning alludes me still but im catching up everyday. Face of the killer made me sob (LITERALLY) and marcie is eternal to me. Extremely sad to see it go , but 9 games IS A LOT... and it ended in such a wonderful way i cannot complain. The art is beautiful in its own twisted way (lighthearted) and the ease of access, and environment are perfect! Love how chilled out the chase scenes are, as i have severe anxiety and stuff like that typically makes it flare up, and how it has no repercussions if you are caught. I am so autistic about this game series you haev no idea. They need to make video essays and this more real and mainstream (unless thecatamites doesnt want that which i respect). Forever, Eternal, All Time.
Ranking of each AOTK game (in my onion. they are all amazeballs in their own ways however..) from ULTIMATE to i dont think abt it as much:
1. Heart of the Killer
2. Ears of the Killer
3. Face of the Killer
4. Flesh of the Killer
5. Eyes of the Killer
6. Hands of the Killer (would be higher if not so short this one caught me IMMEDIATELY)
7. Blood of the Killer
8. Drool of the Killer
9. Voice of the Killer
LIKE I SAID THEYRE ALL BEASTMODE IN THEIR RESPECTIVE WAYS I AM JUST A LISTMAKER AT HEART.
update a dude w 3 million subs read the first line of this, timestamp here(if not working, 0:57)
started playing through these around February this year and just finished Face of the Killer. Thank you for these, they are so lovely
WOAH
Oh this anthology is so lovely! Only 3 games in but I can't wait to play the rest of them.
holy shit (this is my review) !!
i deliberately waited to play this until the anthology was complete, which im staring to regret,
YOU should play it immediately. rn. dont hesitate. act fast, history is creeping up behind you
congrats on your nuovo award and massive respect for your acceptance speech! longtime fan of your work, felt like you've finally got the recognition you're due.
sincere plaudits on your crushing victory, and your stirring acceptance speech, do hope the fiverr serfs don't spend all those riches at once
also free palestine
I see you good stuff homie
HOLY SHIT! My deepest congratulations on the nuovo award at gdc 24!!! it couldn’t have gone to a more passionate creative project!!
congrats on winning nuovo award!!!
so so so so amazing. the medium is so simple yet it is so full of depth. it feels like every possible joke is extracted out of every situation and they're all absolutely hysterical. felt very zine-like also in its irreverence and DIY-iness. i was left wanting so much more but so happy with what we have
amazing to see the anthology complete. another thecatamites winner. love to see them and cant wait to see what's next
I genuinely believe this series of games is an instant literary classic. You could teach this shit in class. It's such a playful dissection of horror, with incredible visuals and fantastic writing- if you are looking in the comments to see what people think of this anthology, if you like horror AT ALL, PLAY THIS GAME!
Sad to see the series end, but what a delightful ride it was.