Here is a video on Routine, not really horror in my opinion unless you are afraid to do the same thing over and over in your life. Video is about 8 minutes long and I hope you enjoy it!
At first, I thought we were done after the first ending. Then I thought we were done after the second. Then I stopped thinking we'd ever be done.
Got to say, this was such a cool concept and I loved every creepifying moment of it. So many twists and turns and unexpected events popping out all over the place.
We definitely end up with more questions than answers by the end of it, but it always felt like that was how things were going to end up. Everything was perfectly poised to leave us pirouetting into a perplexing pit of paranoia.
Cracking work by the dev, looking forward to seeing more! (Also, a quick note for the dev too, I think someone may have uploaded this game to another site without their permission, I'll pop the link here so they can verify that - https://gamejolt.com/games/routine/502127).
Now then, anyone who hasn't played this... get it downloaded and get stuck in!
as someone who lives the life of a routine..I feel personally attached lol. This was great, there's so many possibilities this type of idea could lead to. Great work.
Wake up...drink coffee...check out back...TV..sleep, repeat...Wake Up..coffee...check out back. GET SUCKER PUNCHED! LOL. I loved, absolutely loved the different ending plots. What got me was the Alien invasion and how every moment played out!
Very interesting game. I was really worried I was stuck in a loop haha! I do realize it is more of an interactive story, but I wish there was just a little more movement or interactions. I was curious what would happen if I took the pills or drank the coffee. But a cool game nonetheless.
Pros and cons are down below) Check out my vid here (the game is the first there):
Advantages:
1. There are different endings. I think the game benefits a lot of that because that extents the gameplay and makes the whole experience more involving.
2. The graphics are cool. There are not so much to do in the game so at least it's nice to look at.
3. The game scared me as a horror game should) I didn't expect to be scared so game 1 : me 0.
Disadvantages:
1. There are no gameplay. The coffee sequence gets to be boring after a while and also it would be a nice touch if you could actually see the coffee spilling in the coffee maker.
2. It's strange how it is always 6 o'clock no matter how light it is outside. I mean they get up at 6, making their coffee then go to sleep then get up to witness strange shit? Like they have no life or what? Maybe it would be cool to see different sequences of the routine or get from coffee making straight to the TV without the alarm clock scene.
Overall:
I enjoyed the game, it was rather weird but I got scared. Moreover, I am pretty sure I didn't get all the endings but just a few. Still, I think there is a possibility for further developing.
Damn, I missed one more ending that will lead me to the REAL ending... This is the second part of the gameplay, you can watch the first part on my channel :)
In my perspective, this game is a game about never ending endings where all endings eventually come to an end. These endings are considered routines because routines change for different reasons. some routines might change or disappear because of an accident, you dont like it anymore, you need a change, death, or because you start having a different perspective on life. The pills represent a different day. one day closer to the true ending. one day closer to knowing that your routine could change because you are one day closer to death. I really enjoyed this game and I know that what I just wrote above might not make any sense cuz honestly I dont even know what I just wrote. Here is my video on the game:
If you enjoyed the video then please consider subscribing! If you did not enjoy the video then please tell me what you did not enjoy in the comments so I can improve :)
I have a special place for Corpsepile games as "Open house" started my channel and foray into Itch.io horror games. However, with that bias aside, this game was brilliantly done. Perhaps it was relatable, or perhaps it was whack and weird. I am so annoyed that I didn't push ahead to get the final ending but nonetheless, this was an amazing experience. Thanks for making my day!
So The Open House and this one are connected... I have so many interpretations, and one of them is that there is no "routine" - we trap ourselves in a perpetual nightmare... but sometimes, the change will happen, in one way or another, regardless of our initiative or lack of action... or it could just be a psychotic guy experiencing deja vu and obsessed with conspiracy theories, hence the pill bottle wih one pill dissapearing each day... nonetheless, the little references to the Open House were interesting!
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Here is a video on Routine, not really horror in my opinion unless you are afraid to do the same thing over and over in your life. Video is about 8 minutes long and I hope you enjoy it!
At first, I thought we were done after the first ending. Then I thought we were done after the second. Then I stopped thinking we'd ever be done.
Got to say, this was such a cool concept and I loved every creepifying moment of it. So many twists and turns and unexpected events popping out all over the place.
We definitely end up with more questions than answers by the end of it, but it always felt like that was how things were going to end up. Everything was perfectly poised to leave us pirouetting into a perplexing pit of paranoia.
Cracking work by the dev, looking forward to seeing more! (Also, a quick note for the dev too, I think someone may have uploaded this game to another site without their permission, I'll pop the link here so they can verify that - https://gamejolt.com/games/routine/502127).
Now then, anyone who hasn't played this... get it downloaded and get stuck in!
as someone who lives the life of a routine..I feel personally attached lol. This was great, there's so many possibilities this type of idea could lead to. Great work.
I've played Routine and I enjoyed it!
It's an interesting concept
Wake up...drink coffee...check out back...TV..sleep, repeat...Wake Up..coffee...check out back. GET SUCKER PUNCHED! LOL. I loved, absolutely loved the different ending plots. What got me was the Alien invasion and how every moment played out!
I liked it even though I never got to drink the coffee :)
I think i got 4 and a half endings. Pretty sure I screwed up the last one and just quit the game.
Good game! I only found 4 endings but I'm happy with that.
This game is very interesting, i made 3 endings.
here is my gameplay in portuguese
I got jumpscared three times in a row! I loved it!
This is the coolest game ive played in a long time!
i know what your game is about, people need to wake up.
Good game!
Very interesting game. I was really worried I was stuck in a loop haha! I do realize it is more of an interactive story, but I wish there was just a little more movement or interactions. I was curious what would happen if I took the pills or drank the coffee. But a cool game nonetheless.
THIS ISN'T MY ROUTINE!! WHAT HAPPEN?? | Routine
This game was a really a fun experience, I had no clue I was about to hop on such a turn around in a game. Good job my indi friends.
Eerily creepy yet intriguing at the same time!
Included it in a video if you're curious :)
Pros and cons are down below) Check out my vid here (the game is the first there):
Advantages:
1. There are different endings. I think the game benefits a lot of that because that extents the gameplay and makes the whole experience more involving.
2. The graphics are cool. There are not so much to do in the game so at least it's nice to look at.
3. The game scared me as a horror game should) I didn't expect to be scared so game 1 : me 0.
Disadvantages:
1. There are no gameplay. The coffee sequence gets to be boring after a while and also it would be a nice touch if you could actually see the coffee spilling in the coffee maker.
2. It's strange how it is always 6 o'clock no matter how light it is outside. I mean they get up at 6, making their coffee then go to sleep then get up to witness strange shit? Like they have no life or what? Maybe it would be cool to see different sequences of the routine or get from coffee making straight to the TV without the alarm clock scene.
Overall:
I enjoyed the game, it was rather weird but I got scared. Moreover, I am pretty sure I didn't get all the endings but just a few. Still, I think there is a possibility for further developing.
Hope my feedback was useful!
Damn, I missed one more ending that will lead me to the REAL ending... This is the second part of the gameplay, you can watch the first part on my channel :)
great Game here is my video of it!
creepy game and also weird
it got pretty boring after making the coffee for the 867th time
but overall pretty good game
i think i got all the endings???
FIVE endings in this game and I got 'em all! 😎
Another cool game by corpsepile!
Really enjoyed it! I think I found all the endings (?).
I would absolutely love an option to take the pills but the concept was cool!
pretty cool game.
Look what the routine made me do! I guess the mundane routine of life twisted me into this monster.
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In my perspective, this game is a game about never ending endings where all endings eventually come to an end. These endings are considered routines because routines change for different reasons. some routines might change or disappear because of an accident, you dont like it anymore, you need a change, death, or because you start having a different perspective on life. The pills represent a different day. one day closer to the true ending. one day closer to knowing that your routine could change because you are one day closer to death. I really enjoyed this game and I know that what I just wrote above might not make any sense cuz honestly I dont even know what I just wrote. Here is my video on the game:
If you enjoyed the video then please consider subscribing! If you did not enjoy the video then please tell me what you did not enjoy in the comments so I can improve :)
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Hey! I included your game in my latest Itch.io Horror Games video! The part with your game starts around 6:34! Hope ya enjoy!
Awesome Game :D
I really enjoyed this game! It was unique, and it kept me interested
good game i did all endings hardley.it was suprising the true ending im not gonna spolirs enjoy it
I have a special place for Corpsepile games as "Open house" started my channel and foray into Itch.io horror games. However, with that bias aside, this game was brilliantly done. Perhaps it was relatable, or perhaps it was whack and weird. I am so annoyed that I didn't push ahead to get the final ending but nonetheless, this was an amazing experience. Thanks for making my day!
I really enjoyed this!
So The Open House and this one are connected... I have so many interpretations, and one of them is that there is no "routine" - we trap ourselves in a perpetual nightmare... but sometimes, the change will happen, in one way or another, regardless of our initiative or lack of action... or it could just be a psychotic guy experiencing deja vu and obsessed with conspiracy theories, hence the pill bottle wih one pill dissapearing each day... nonetheless, the little references to the Open House were interesting!
That was very suprising, give my elaborate opinion at the end of the video!, curious to see what you will make next!
Such a cool game, loved the different and wacky endings. I made a video of it if anyone would like to check it out.
Was really surprised at how this escalated. It went from 0 to 100 in a second lmao
I got 4 endings. Are there any more?