#Sorry We're Closed (Demo)

[gibsonwitch]

really really recommend sorry we're closed for anyone who likes horror games. its silent hillsy wrt the camera angles, the sound editing is INCREDIBLE, and the combat is really well balanced imo. i don't normally like horror games w a combat aspect bc it makes it less scary. did not feel that in this case. animation is very fun and the character art is GORGEOUS

[eliseliedl]

Sorry We're Closed

[amiracleilluminated]

Backgrounds from Sorry We're Closed

[paperflowers-and-purpleskies]

[necro-crab]

Sorry we're Closed is something I wanted all my life but never knew it

[aliciadessendre]

we need more games with fixed camera angles

[opalescentobject]

HHMM? What, yeah no we're closed Come back tomorrow

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[multi-baker]

Finally got around to playing the Demo for Sorry We're Closed and oh my god it's everything i wanted. The vibes, dialogue and aesthetic are so good and i had a ton of fun with it, only problem is the hitboxes feel a little off? like hitting the weak points of enemies is hard with the axe, and it's very hard to tell when you can actually hit them again during the weakpoint animation is very unclear. Other than that, it was very fun and i'm super excited for this game to come out!

[dont-fight-ducks]

Sorry, We're Closed by a la mode games (Release date 2024, Demo Out Now)

This demo was neato.

It's this weird, queer, psychedelic survival horror game where you're out of your depth in some kind of demon realm that looks like the Silent Hill Otherworld. A horny demon put a curse on you and now you have a third eye, but you can press a button to open the third eye to alter what you see around you. (Ironically, it makes everything look like the mundane human world. So it's the reverse of what you would expect.) This is used for some environmental traversal and light puzzle solving.

When you aim, you go into first person. If you activate your third eye while aiming you can reveal enemies hearts and shoot them for extra damage. Opening your third eye when they're close to you also stuns them for a moment. It creates an interesting risk that rewards skill and precise aim.

[cbedfordart]

Some FakeInformer pages Akupara and I have worked on! With GameInformer gone, this is the only way I'm going to live that dream now ;;! Thanks to anyone who tried our demo during Steam Next Fest. The demo is still up for a bit longer, so if you wan't to have a peek at Sorry We're Closed, you can still give it a shot! You can download from here on Steam!

[fuctacles]

Changes

@genderthings ST Women's Day: bouquet T | 805 | Pre-Steddie | Transfem Eddie, coming out, canon adjacent, phone calls | I am not sponsored by Lego but they can call me wink wink | Ao3

"Hey, you're good at making gifts, right?"

"Who is this?"

For a second, Steve blanks, wondering if he's dialed the right number. But the voice in his ear sounds right. 

"Steve? Steve Harrington?"

"Dude, I haven't heard from you in forever."

"Come on, it's been a couple of months at best," Steve protests, but as he starts doing calculations in his head, it doesn't sound as short anymore. 

"Uh-huh, try half a year."

"Shit. Sorry, Eddie. Moving had been... a lot. Guess I've lost track of time. How's life?"

"A lot of work. We have a few labels interested in working with us, but we have to make a few more demos to get signed for an album. But it's... It's good, it feels good."

Steve smiles at the receiver, happy that another one of his friends is following his dreams. 

"That's great! I'm happy for you guys. We should meet up when you're less busy."

"Yeah, totally," Eddie agrees quickly. "I have something to tell you, actually."

"Yeah? What is it?"

"I, uh... So much has changed, man. Different city, different life... It's not Hawkins anymore, you know"

"Tell me about it," Steve chuckles. 

"And I'm changing too. And I'm worried it might be too much."

Steve frowns. Change was always scary, and often meant someone would be left behind, usually him. But he soldiers on with a joke. 

"What, you got even more tattoos? Human painting style?"

"You bet your ass I did," Eddie laughs. 

"Well, Hawkins might hate it, but as long as you're happy, your friends will have your back. We didn't save the world for nothing, right?" 

"Right," he parrots. "So, what did you want to ask me?"

"Ah! Women's Day is coming up and I'm completely blank on what to give Robin."

"Dude." There's a shuffle in the other side, like Eddie changed his position to be more comfortable. "You're her weird cosmic bestie, shouldn't you know her best? How could I possibly be of service?"

"Well," Steve draws out the word, slumping against the wall. "She buys all the books she wants, she's against expensive clothes, we're stocked on candy for a year, and we have limited space. But she said she'd like something to decorate her room, make it more homey."

"Uh, a plant?" Eddie suggests. 

"Eddie. Would I be calling you if the answer was as simple as a plant."

"I'm guessing Buckley is a serial plant killer then."

"She murdered my basil plant and I haven't forgiven her yet."

Eddie snorts before making a loud hum.

"Alright then, well. A painting, a poster?"

"She already has so many posters," Steve groans. "I'm not sure there's even space left on the wall, not after she stole that huge Madonna one."

"I see the big city is doing her good, huh?"

"I need ideas."

"I don't know, man. You're close enough, get her a vibrator or something."

"Already got her one for Christmas."

It's Eddie's turn to groan.

"Just give her fake flowers, Jesu— wait. Does she like puzzles?"

"Uh, yeah? But we have nowhere to display them, so—"

"Did you know Lego has flower sets?"

"It was a great idea, thank you so much! I forgot how much fun it is."

Eddie laughs on the other end of the line. 

"I'm glad to be of help. What did you get?"

"A bonsai tree. It looks great."

"Good to know you're living my dream," he chuckles. 

"What do you mean?" Steve asks curiously, before flopping down on his bed for the conversation. 

"I fucking love Lego, but this shit is so expensive. And, don't tell anyone," Eddie lowers his voice. "But I do like flowers, and can't keep them alive neither."

"I'll keep that in mind," Steve chuckles. "Sooo, when will you be free to meet up?"

"When you said about changes, I didn't think you mean...."

"Tits?" Eddie finishes for him, her shoulders angling in to hide. "If you can even call them that."

"No, don't hide! They're—"

A smirk grows on Eddie's face. She might be wearing make up and style her hair differently, but her dimples are all the same.

"Yeah? How are my tits, Harrington?" she teases.

"Shut up," he grumbles. "You look good, okay? And you'll keep changing, right?"

"Oh, yeah. I'm aiming for a rack..." she forms her hands into cups in front of her chest. "...this big."

"Who'll pay for the chiropractor?" he raises his eyebrows.

"Uh, my rock star salary? Duh," she rolls her eyes. 

"Mom, I am a rich man?" 

"Exactly," Eddie grins at him.

On their way back, Steve pulls her into a florist's and buys a single rose. 

"For the Women's Day I've missed," he explains, handing it over with a wink.

Next year, Eddie gets two bouquets: live red roses and a sunflower Lego set.

tags: @blasvemous @phantomcat94 @wheneverfeasible

[miyku]

Sorry We're Closed | ▶ dev. A la Mode Games [DEMO]

[amiracleilluminated]

Sorry We're Closed is a nostalgic, single-player survival horror game with rich lore, deep characters and multiple endings. Explore unsettling locations with fixed camera angles. Fight in first person with demonic weapons. Open your Third Eye to see between worlds, uncover secrets and solve puzzles. Sorry We're Closed demo, 2024 Developed by à la mode games, published by Akupara Games

[paperflowers-and-purpleskies]

Michelle: The resident of #9 is either super popular or doesn't care about collecting mail. Michelle: This room absolutely reeks. I gag every time I walk by.

[motziedapul]

Time to hype another cool indie game for wishlisting! This time by an astounding, artistic queer developer:

PLEASE NOTE IT'S AN 18+ (or 16+? Idk but it's definitely not for kids) HORROR GAME!

Sorry We're Closed is a stylish, atmospheric, unique and evocative survival horror game with puzzles and combat, demons and other magic and mythology in a neon splashed urban setting.

When I saw the demo being played, the first thought that came to my head was "Neon Silent Hill", which is my best quick description.

It's gorgeous, unsettling, memorable, and with a fantastic, frightening and beautiful villain, who the artist has expressed is based on their own experiences (the person to the right of the title is the villain's character portrait!)

It's dark, it's beautiful, it's nothing like I've ever seen before, and as far as indie games go it definitely deserves a look and a wishlist.

Always happy to support unique queer art that has something to say. But of course, given that it is a horror game, take care of yourself! There's some psychological horror, murder (that you're often doing), low poly gore, low poly horror imagery, some (not explicit) sexual imagery and themes, at least from what I saw in the demo.

And definitely give the artist a follow! Just for the art alone: @cbedfordart

You can wishlist it here!

It's coming out on November 14!

[kroovv]

Responding to your bsky post over here on anon bc I'm shy! Anyway I thought you mentioned you had a friend helping you (maybe with the code?) a little while ago! I'm sorry if that fell through D: a whole game is a lot to do by yourself but gravehearts looks so beautiful and I really hope you're proud of yourself for learning to code!

They still help me when they can, their work just got super busy, but they showed me how to do stuff and they set a lot of it up so I mostly go in and edit it, i have managed to do some more difficult stuff on my own though! 👀 which i am proud of, I managed to move a box into the right place, it took me like 3 hours but I did it i was hootin and hollerin

But it's been fun! We're getting there , so close to getting the demo ready! Just have a few things to clean up and some spelling to check but it's so close! I'm so excited ✨️