The Drowning Machine - By Rabbit Run Games
15As written by https://rabbitrungames.itch.io/thedrowningmachine (As of 06/04/2021):
In memory of Charlie Schulz
SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE: 800-273-8255
In February of 2019, my best friend Charlie took his own life.
In the months preceeding his death, the two of us had begun working on a game together, but due to unforseen circumstances the game had to be shelved. Through all of this, Charlie was insistent that "if anything bad ever happens to one of us, the other has to finish it."
In his memory, I think it's time to finish that game.
Profit from The Drowning Machine will be donated to a Trans Lifeline in Charlie's honor
VI // IV // III // I // II // V
Movement VI: Eulogy
After what I'd seen, I couldn't bear the thought of having to see you in that coffin. The makeup artist at the last funeral could barely cover the marks...
Eulogy was created in 3 hours, using the poem "Your Actions Will Have Consequences" written by Charlie, provided before his passing.
Movement IV: Wanderlust
During a period of grief, sometimes it's better to fight your way the surface, trying desperately to breathe again. Sometimes, it's safer just to sink beneath the waves.
Wanderlust contains excerpts from the poem "Break (It) Down" written by Charlie, provided before his passing.
Movement III: Freefall
I tore out my fingernails waiting to hear your voice again. I kept telling myself all the blood was what made me miss that call.
Freefall contains excerpts from the poem "Selfish" written by Charlie, provided before his passing.
Movement I: Reverie
You were long gone before I even knew to start looking. I watched as your spine began to snap.
Reverie contains excerpts from the poem "Severance" written by Charlie, provided before his passing.
COMING SOON
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Featured on the Haunted PS1 Demo Disc 2021
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Developer's Note:
I've attempted to start this project a number of times, under different names and perspectives, but the only way this feels right is to speak to my own experiences with grieving for him, while also presenting his vision to the best of my ability. The Drowning Machine is the culmination of this project, to be released in multiple excerpts.
More catharsis than game, these fragments are in no way perfect; with very little planning, these movements represent a stream of consciousness style interpretation of Charlie's traumatic memories, as well as my own. Consistent updates will be made to all parts.
More information
Updated 6 days ago
Published Nov 14, 2020
Status Released
Platforms Windows
Rating 5/5 - (53 Ratings)
Author Rabbit Run Games
Genre Simulation
Made with Unreal Engine
Tags Black and White, Horror, LGBT, Low-poly, Psychological Horror
Average session About a half-hour
Review:
Damn, first off, my condolences to you...
I really liked the art-style and how the use of audio complimented the in-game happenings very well.
The gameplay is somewhat limited, but is carried by the story, which is clearly in focus. I fell there is so much more to this game than someone from the outside can see, like the store, the actual meaning of the ticket, the computer desks and so on.
The story is very compelling, and I am convinced he must have been a dear friend.
But really good work! And best of luck in the future!
-BH
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