S.M.I.L.E
A downloadable game for Windows and Linux
A short GameJam entry for the https://itch.io/jam/indie-horror-month.
S.M.I.L.E is a retroShooter inspired by classic FPS games like Doom, Duke Nukem, Quake & Goldeneye.
It draws inspiration for setting, ambience and mechanics from timeless classics such As Metal Gear Solid, Thief, Hitman & Splinter Cell series.
13 levels of retro fun!
The current build is an early prototype - designed as an Entry for Indie Horror Jam.
SMILE was built by a small team of three developers.
Coding, ART & Primary Development were handled by Secresteyn.
With contributions for Audio, Soundscapes, Music & Foley from A Happy Shark & Peter Hawkey.
If you liked this project, please share it with others!
Future patches and builds are planned.
The next build will focus on increasing the quality of the levels, lighting and materials as I was pushed for time to get things ready for the deadline!
Other planned builds include:
1. The Weapon & Creature Update!
2. Juice & Feedbacks Update!
3. AI Update!
4. UI Update!
5. ART, Light & POST Processing!
6. Cinematics & Jump Scares!
Ongoing: General Polishing and bug fixing.
If you would like to be kept up to data with information about new features, new levels, new weapons and other cool stuff
Please follow me on itch.Io!
Followers will be the first to hear news about updates to this project.
Followers are also the first to know about other free games like this one!
I would really appreciate the follows as they motivate me to continue sharing fun projects like these.
If you disliked this project, tell me why and I will work hard to make adustments based on feedback!
Just remember folks,
Don't forget to S.M.I.L.E!
- Secresteyn
P.S
My main goal for this project was to raise my presence on itch and socials,
I'd be really thankful if you help me reach my first goal of a measly 10 Subscribers!
If you would like to check out my socials you can do so here:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK6AZxckhIQngCl57fV_Zqg
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@simpleit.tv
X: https://twitter.com/Secresteyn
Please check out the profiles for the other team members here:
A Happy Shark's socials:
https://king-shark.itch.io/
https://github.com/ahappyshark
Peter Hawkey's socials:
https://youtu.be/zHRc6ThXb0k
https://soundcloud.com/peterhawkey/sets/horror
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Install instructions
Windows Installation Instructions:
Unzip the archive and launch the .exe file.
Linux Installation Instructions:
Unzip the archive and launch.
Steam Deck Installation Instructions:
Download the Windows or Native Linux builds.
Linux / SteamDeck Users:
The game has been tested on Windows PC & SteamDeck using the Windows builds.
When running the windows build via steamDeck ensure you are using the latest version of proton.
The native Linux version may/may not peform better than the Proton version.
When using Proton and leaving project settings at medium:
Your minimum pefromance should be a consistent 60fps with a capped TDPW of 8 Watts.
If you encounter bugs feel free to reach out or leave a comment and I will patch them out as priority in the next builds.
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