Night on the Bayou
A downloadable game for Windows and Linux
All of the proceedings from this game will go to the Ukrainian charity foundation Come Back Alive
Patch 2.0 is out! Check devlog for patch notes!
The Deadwoman, The Witch and The Horse walk into a bar...
Well, a tavern to be proper. The tavern ensconced by moss-dripping oaks, perched on the swampy marsh, and caressed by the balmy winds.
Year after year, on All Saints' Day The Deadwoman wakes up from her deathly slumber to join her friends at the tavern. She ain't the only one. Comers and goers from all walks of life wind up here, on the bayou.
But to-night, she's got an ambitious undertaking — to find a ring for her fiancée! Oh, her girl sure deserves the world! The ragtag visitors of this fine establishment might just be able to give The Deadwoman a few hints as to where to look for the ring.
She's gotta choose the path wisely and keep her eyes open for the tavern ain't a place for tenderfoots. Will the shady alligator lodgers grab her attention? Will the weeping young man catch her eye? Come what may, the night is young and full of adventure.
Game includes:
- Interactive segments
- Choices that matter
- Deadly amount of puns
Endings: 3
Expected completion time:
Route A: 1hr 20 mins
Route B: 1hr 20 mins
Route C: 20 mins
The game is loosely based on Louisiana of 1900s. We're not trying to depict any race, class, gender, sexuality, and culture stereotypes. In this fantasy world, all characters are judged by who they are as people (or creatures?). Racism and other forms of unjust prosecution do not exist in this story. We obviously do not condone them.
The vast majority of the characters you meet are either dead or spirited away. How it came to be is explained as you play, but no worries – there are no disturbing or triggering details. There are hints at domestic violence and characters involved with cults/high control groups.
The game contains mentions and/or depictions of violent death, blood and gore, theft, mild language use, alcohol and tobacco consumption.
All names, places and events are fictional. Any similarities are coincidental.
It is meant to be a light-hearted and culturally diverse snippet of what could happen if the undead walked the swamp one day a year. We hope you enjoy it!
If you would like to check which sources were used during our research there is a document with them availlabe on request.
Please consider supporting indigenous and ethnic communities of Louisiana by donating to the following organisations:
The Pointe-au-Chien Indian Tribal Community
The Council for the Development of French in Louisiana (CODOFIL)
Fund that supports French Language in Louisiana
C.R.E.O.L.E., Inc., promoting Creole history and culture
The Sovereign Nation of the Chitimacha
Festivals Acadiens et Créoles promoting Cajun and Creole culture
CREDITS
Hvoiaa - Project Management, Art-Direction
Baracuda -Character Design, Character Art
Onisha - Character Art
Irtish - Character Art
Anna Tyshko - Environment Art, Character Art
q_kippli - Character Art
Caproptera (Inna Moroz) - Character Art
Vumnikus - Character Art
p3s3481 - Environment Art
Valericc - Environment Art, Character Art
Tarwtar (Anastasia Tarasun) - Environment Art
Liza Chavrina - Environment Art
Em_Oknes - 3D modeling, Environment Art
Doloban Natalia - UI/UX
sasha kwitozwir - Visual Style Consultation, Character Design, Character Art
wormwood_tales (Alina Filshyna) - Research, Writing
RooBerryBoo - Editing
Orinoku - Audio design, Programming
Luna Dalarus - Programming
CULTURAL SENSITIVITY CONSULTANTS
Cajun and Atakapa-Ishak Cultural Sensitivity Consultant – Christiana Bennett
Spanish Mexican Cultural Sensitivity Consultant – Brando Salcido
Spanish Mexican Cultural Sensitivity Consultant – Rafael Cabanillas
Choctaw Affairs Consultant – Casey Adam Bigpond (Mississippi Choctaw/Mvskoke Creek)
Louisiana Cultural Consultant – Kyle Crosby
Writer & historian – Shane K. Bernard, Ph.D
Historical Consultant – John Rose Archer
Old Polish Advisor – Julia Towarek “yilingscrow”
SPECIAL THANKS
Music was acquired from pond5.com and https://pixabay.com
Paper textures were acquired from medialoot.com
This game was created under the russian air strikes.
We thank the Armed Forces of Ukraine for the opportunity to develop games in the independent Ukraine.
You can support AFU by donating to https://savelife.in.ua/en/
Download
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Development log
- Patch Notes 2.025 days ago
Comments
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This game was delightful, like an actual folk tale come to life, I loved every second of it. And I think it's because of how well everything comes together; the writing is super sharp and appropriate, the art is gorgeous all throughout and the sound design and music fit the setting and tone of the story perfectly. This is really well constructed, is probably the most succint way to sing my praises.
And I learned some things about Lousiana parlance and folk culture while I was at it, which is pretty neat. Thank y'all for making this, it was a real delight to play.
Thank you so much for your review! We are delighted to see that our hard work has paid off.
Your feedback means a lot to us and it makes us happy to see people learn about Louisiana. We enjoyed learning about its culture a ton!