ASYLUM WHO??

Hi all

I use to frequent this forum and JA back in the 90's, posted once in awhile and really enjoyed both. It was pretty much adventure game heaven back then. Miss those times

The reason for my posting, as you can tell by the topic, is where and the heck is this game. What's it been.....15 years in development??? Nothing takes that long. There always seems to be one excuse or another, now Covid. Are we ever gonna see this game??? Something tells me no...not in my lifetime anyhow. I'm 64 now so there is still time I hope. I was really looking forward to playing what I had hoped to be a "Masterpiece".

Somehow I missed out on the temporary Demo. Don't know why is was a temporary thing. Would of at least liked to have play some part of Asylum. My loss

There use to be a Asylum website but it seems to be gone. Maybe I'm doing something wrong..... All I can find is this a Discord site. Can anyone send me in the right direction

https://discord.com/channels/368191694384136193/410782748064743424

Latest on Steam

https://steamcommunity.com/games/asylum

All in all I can't imagine what all goes into the development of a game but I know its complicated but come on Senscape lets get Asylum out already. In another 15 years I will be 80

Hi, Orion and welcome back! I backed Asylum on Kickstarter so many years ago, I've forgotten! The game has been beset with problems for a long time, but is still slogging towards release - some day. I get updates now and then. There are even a couple of gameplay videos out.

Hi Orion...you didn't miss much. The demo was pretty disappointing. No sound with the characters.

Demo was awful, but the gameplay videos are intriguing.

Hang in there Orion! Hopefully we will all get to play the game!

I'm not giving up .... YET !!!! 🙄🙄🙄

I pledged on January 29, 2013 and KS ended on February 28, 2013 with a game completion date of 2013.
I wouldn't care so much if I'd like anything I've seen so far. I don't think I'm actually going to play it when I do get it.

Ana, do you think your taste in gaming is changing or is the game just not shaping up to what you thought it would be? (I guess those could go together.)
Just wondering.

No, not at all, oldbroad, but good question! I do not care for the graphics at all and the gameplay is clumsy. Every time they re-do it to a different engine or some upgrade, I find it looking worse. It looks and feels like a twenty year old game to me. I'm really quite disappointed.

Hm. That is a shame. One of the downfalls of taking such a long time to make a game maybe.

I don't understand why progress announcements are now so restricted as to where they get published - even when there ARE any

If a KS backer email says not to be shared, I won't post the news, but I too think it's ridiculous.

I first heard about Asylum sometime in 2010. I was planning my game Amber's Blood at the time, which largely takes place in an abandoned asylum. I remember being slightly worried that Asylum would be released before my game, and that some players might find the framing of the games too similar. Let's just say that my concern was uncalled-for. Now the project seems to be more abandoned than its locale.

Agustín Cordes is a very talented and driven game designer. I wonder how this project can have capsized so completely.

Too funny, Mikael! We announced the game here on July 09, 2010 Mikael. It sure has been awhile!

Well.....I tell you what. Don't hold your breath on this one for too long, as if one has lately. Seems they bit off more then they can chew. They reached their goal of $100,000 reaching $119,000 according to the Asylum Kickstarter. I can only guess that this amount is nowhere near what was needed to finish this project. Having to dig into your own pockets and working with a limited amount of personal is never a good thing....when working on other games as well?

Remember that Sci-Fi game Prominence. It took 12 years to develop. I really enjoyed playing it once it released so I guess there is a chance Asylum will release one of these years. I'm just glad this is one I did not back.

Here the link to Asylum's Kickstarter. Check out the FAQ posted back in 2013 regarding taking so long. Its been what...8+ years

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/agustincordes/asylum-kickstart-the-horror/description

As far as the Demo last summer.....What the heck....Guess I did not miss anything. You would think that Demo would have been "SPOT ON". It should have been a selling point. Now I did not run it, just have been reading comments about it and they have not been great

It sure would be nice to get some detailed, and I mean DETAILED, info on the games progress from Scenscape. Where the heck are we on this. Oh well....just a thought.....

I hope someday, probably some year, they finally release Asylum. The videos look great and makes one anxious to play. Gonna put this one on the backburner...... again

When I get my next email from Agustin, I will let you know what he says! They also pretty much started over with the game engine at one point in time.

Ok Draclvr.

That would be nice. Its something I guess. You should get them to spill the beans here. Give us some details. I would say it might put some backers minds at ease but I guess they get some kind of updates as backers I don't know. I would be curious to see if these updates are satisfying or leaving one with questions/doubt. Guess that would be up to ones own mind

Thank you

The last PR notice not a backer exclusive was announced here.

Here was our official First Look of the Demo by flotsam.

Since I do the official PR and admin here, it wouldn't be appropriate for me to post anything asked to not post.

Thanks for the links Ana,

I'm sure when Asylum releases, whatever year that might be, it will be worth getting/playing. Little surprised to see only 15 hrs gameplay. Then again how many hours can you spend in a haunted insane asylum before loosing your mind

Well, I can't spill the beans with anything Agustin directs backers not to, but anything that is in the public domain I will!

Hello again,

Just wondering if anyone has any updates on Asylum. SOMETHING you can share.

I wonder why backers are not allowed to share info given to them about Asylum. Whats the big deal / secrets here. Are they talking release dates / progress. Probably just keeping those who backed, I dont know....If I had to guess...keeping all of those who backed hanging.

I tried to get a response from a email I sent and got nothing. I wonder what happens, for those who backed, If the game never comes to a release. Id be a little upset. I guess that would depend on how much I trusted to them

You got anything to say Senscape?????..............Where are you?..........HELLLOOOO !

I will eat my words and apologize, if I am still alive, if Asylum releases some year. Oh well..........You all take care

I have not received any press releases from them. They keep hiring additional people and that pretty much sums up the announcements.

Yes, what Ana said. It's been months since the last update for backers. I don't even pay any attention to them any more. Mostly hiring more people and how great it looks... blah, blah, blah.

I so want to play this but it seems like a scam at this point. it's been like 10 years and the recent demo didn't show anything special to justify the length it's taking to be released/completed. Even if employees come and go, it's just pathetic.

Check out their updated Kickstarter page. People are bent some asking for their money back. Team responses

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/agustincordes/asylum-kickstart-the-horror/comments

Take a look at the Campaign amounts and their offers on completion in 2013/14. I'd say they are in a world of hurt trying to finish Asylum. Bit off more then they can chew. I hope they can work it out. Backers can look at udates by logging in. Last May 21

Well we have a public announcement here!
We summoned the dead!

Hi all

Hope you are enjoying Syberia: The World Before. Got her installed but have yet to start. Soon as I get done here I'll be double clicking

So.....Can anyone share anything new about.....geeze I forgot the name....ASYLUM! You know when this game first showed up the vids and screens
pretty much had us all ready to download. I can only believe we would still go after it if it ever does release. Right now I'm just looking for ANY info on it. They use to have a website dedicated to it. I dont know what happened to it. Can anyone steer me in the right direction to maybe get updates that aren't backer related. I really don't know why I care. I don't know.....just hoping to play someday I guess thinking, as long as it is taking to develop, this will be one for the history books you'd think

I dont know how long this latest Syberia took to develop but maybe someone should give Koalabs Games a call. Syberia looks great. I played the demo and wanted more RIGHT now. IT'S HERE! They did not mess around. You know thats how you do it!

Getting back to Asylum....Is the info you backers are getting any signs of hope or are they still beating around the bush. If there is no info on a release then in my opinion there never will be a release and I will finally remove from wishlist and forget about it. Should have done that already. If they were getting close you would think there would be mention of it. I really wonder whats going on. One thing for sure...I am glad I did not back. Last time I checked somewhere, can't remember where, many wanted their money back. Wonder how that works out for them

I won't be ranting on this game anymore. Please forgive my.......hostilities?

Take care all..... on to Syberia

Especially for those of us who did back this game, you have plenty of company, Orion! Have fun with Syberia!

I think the Asylum team are using Discord now instead of Senscape. Also, if I remember correctly, Augustin is from Venezuela, which has had its share of problems.

Agustin lives in Buenos Aires, Argentina and he is fine.

The latest update was yesterday and this is it:

When there is something I can post that means anything, I'll be posting.

Thank you for that, BrownEyedTigre. At least THAT is a positive in this totally disappointing situation 🙂

Appreciate the comments.

Guess they are going to release more pics and "goodies"....OK. How about a tenative release date, this year, next year, 5 years from now. What ever happened to this other demo I thought they were going to release or were they???

SIBERIA....PLAY IT ! Absolutely AMAZING ! This is what adventure gaming is all about. You don't see much of this type of PURE adventure gaming anymore. Could be the last of it's kind. Don't let it get away from you. I did not know that Benot passed away, very sad. They have dedicated this BEAUTIFUL WORK OF ART to him

You all take care out there and thank you

I too backed Asylum. I used to get occassional KS updates through email, but it has been quite a while since the last one. Glad to hear development is still ongoing, but for sure they incorporated way too much ambition in the game design. Still rooting for them though

This is quoted from the Kickstarter comments a month ago:

Reply:

Hard to be believe it was funded on "Successfully funded on Feb 28 2013" I was backer #6.

I don't know what number I was, but me too!

Drac, if you go to KS and view your pledge the number you are is on there. I think many of us back in the day, jumped at the chance to support and purchase the game. This among others is why I no longer give my hard earned money to any kickstarters.

I stopped too. I think the last one was The Season of the Warlock about 3 years ago. I'm really looking forward to that release because the demo was fun. But I've given up on Asylum.

I refuse to give up !! After all, what's 10 years or so of waiting ??

At our age, Mad, that is a relative question!!

Well I'm NOT giving up, Draclvr, as I'm hoping to be still playing games when I reach 90.
[ And that's only another 10 years away !! ]

I have the same goals, Mad!

Here we go, then !!

I think Braken Tor has this one beat.

It's been a long wait for Bracken Tor, but I still have hope that we will see it someday.

One thing I can say is that Jonathan's and Matt's games have all been worth the wait.

Asylum was crowd funded; Bracken Tor was not. Makes a difference for some people.

That would definitely make a difference to me, oldbroad.

Me too !! A big difference

Argyle1968, there is no comparison with the two games. Shadow Tor Studios has never asked for a dime from anyone. They can make whatever game decisions they wish with their games. They owe no one, any thing.

When you ask for money and make promises and then follow that with nearly ten years of excuses, I think those of us that supported him deserve something and we have the right to complain.

Bracken Tor became Barrow Hill: The Dark Path according to the developer Matt Clark as he himself told me.

I have to agree with Ana here. Bracken Tor doesn't have $30 of my money.

That's the first time I've heard that But it could explain a lot

jimrh69, I think there was a miscommunication. Here is the details regarding Bracken Tor from Matt within the last hour (I just spoke to him).



Hope that helps clear that up.

And getting back to the discussion of Asylum. Apparently this is the update Senscape promised (posted 2 hours ago):

Happy Gaming!

Thanks for clearing that up about Bracken Tor, Ana. I was quite certain that it and Dark Path are two completely different games; however, it is good to get the official confirmation from Matt.

Thanks, BET, for clearing up the Bracken Tor situation 👍

AND I was emailed an Asylum update today as well.

Good Stuff 🤗

I had a feeling that Bracken Tor and Dark Path were certainly not the same game. Thanks for clearing it up, Ana!

Thanks for all the info Ana!

Ana, thanks for the news from Matt and Augustine!

You are right of course about "Bracken Tor" not having our money already, but...
Does anyone remember those ancient times when "Bracken Tor" was available for pre-order?
I do That was 30 euros: https://web.archive.org/web/20101130093014/http://www.iceberg-shop.com/bracken-tor.html
I was going to pre-order it and I am glad I did not do that after all.

But someone probably did? I do not think they feel pleased that the game that was going to be released in 2010 had not yet appeared 12 years later. I can only hope they got their money back from the would-be publisher.

Iurii, for the most part, Developers have no control what the publishers do with their games. Also, blaming the developers without knowing the background when a publisher is involved is often directing the frustration to the wrong place. And contracts mean they can't go public with issues. Bottom line is, Matt has not asked for money.

Sooooo.....lets go back to chatting about Asylum.

Plus, it's SO NICE to hear from you, Iurii! We've been worried.

Yes, it's great to see you posting, Iurii!

Well I must say it is finally nice to see an update that might lead to a release. According to the update they have a playable game. Once played by Discord's Mods and them giving their opinions and ideas of Asylum some final tweaking will be done before releasing. Definately an update actually saying something in a good direction. If they only had been giving positives updates all along they might have saved themselves a lot of negativity. Now who wants to wager on how long the tweaking will take........Take care all and thank you Sassy Admin

Thanks!