Super great way to show guilt and the difficult decisions 911 operators have to go through on the daily.
(Spoilers)
Wasn't ready for the ending though! Loved the attention to detail, such as the sound, and when the fire starts, you can see glowing in underneath the door in the office. And the details such as the whiteboard saying "Coward" and when you lie to the women you see "liar" on your screen, with slight glitches. It shows PTSD in a great way, and the hinting to the previous encounter and how that messes with your characters' perception of this encounter that we play through. The monster that haunts you is like the physical version of guilt and trauma. Lots of layers, and that's what made it great!
Dispatch made it onto my list of 10 scary indie horror games from 2021. The voice recognition was a great touch that works very well in a game like this. The story and events happening to you and those on the other end of the line make for an unsettling experience. I certainly wasn't ready for the ending either. Great game.
Hello again rosti, thanks for playing! I remember you were the first person to play our very first game The Longest Road, so I am glad you are still with us and enjoying our games! :)
So scary! The unsettling feeling from the call is amazing and the jumpscares are unpredictable, very well paced and surprisingly effective! I was on the edge of the seat for the entire time playing this!
Disadvantages:
I think that the choices were too close to each other and seemed like it doesn't really matter what you are choosing that much. I'm not sure whether that's correct but that is the impression that I got, I wish there would be more dialogue routes to pick.
Overall:
I wish this was a full game. 9.8 dispatch calls / 10. That was one of the best short indie horror games I've played and I've played a ton.
Thank you for playing and providing such great feedback! We did try to add as much variety in the choices as we could but wanted it to reach the same destination so it was a bit tough. We will keep that in mind for next time though! :)
I absolutely LOVED everything about this game from the voice recognition to the big jump scares!! Everything was done so well and the hard work definitely shows here!! I wasn't sure why exactly we were being haunted by some demon or whatever it was (I think it has something to do with what our chief was talking about when we first got into the game but I am not exactly sure what that was all about). I hope this gets made into a full length game because I would LOVE to play more!! GREAT JOB!
Check timestamps Dispatch is the second game in this video
Well, well, well. The first ever game where I can't leave my chair and/or move around...
Being quite a mobile guy in real life, that was a novel approach to gaming. To just sit there and wait for the phone to ring, that's not what I'm all about, as I just go for what I need/want.
So, kudos to you guys, for forcing/letting me have a close look at the person I'm absolutely not [and never want to be].
The interaction with faceless individuals, enhances the feeling of a detachment from reality and plays well into the atmosphere of creepiness.
I was so f***ing focused on getting things right, that I missed most of what happened around me. A thing that can be both good and bad.
I <3 the finishing touch on everything around me, because it makes playing a game that more realistic. Well done and I love/d it. Hat in hand to all of you!
Well, this game definitely had some spooks. The environmental effects were very interesting. Especially when the little bunny got speared to the corkboard(and then moved)! Good job with this game.
Loved the game but almost wish the horror came from the calls you received instead of the monster itself. I enjoyed the changing environments "Liar" and such popping up various places, but the actual monster itself seemed out of place. Hope you do more with this concept and maybe make a full game dedicated to the horrors of police dispatch.
Loved the tension this game builds as you try to make the right choices, also this game gave me one of the wildest jumpscares lol. Looking forward to more games from you in the future
I loved every second of this game! I was super immersed right off the bat and enjoyed seeing the environment change due to the calls. I really hope you continue to create more games like this or even continue this game as a series.
Amazing Concept, i do think the Exucution was a bit lacking. Firstly, the voice acting wasn´t very good, i know i can´t expect much from a small indie developer but in a game which is based on voice alone good voiceacting is important. I like the suptle horror very much though, not many games do this! Keep up the good work though!
The silly 911 calls leading up to the very intense 911 call while unsettling stuff starts happening around the office was a very nice design. I was zoomed into the dispatcher screen so i didn't notice the Windigo (monster) on my first play through; until i turned around and looked back at the desk then BOO! Jump scare got me lol Can't wait to make my friends play this! Highly recommended well done!
Saw a streamer play it @analyzeitgaming btw and the game was pretty fun especially the karen lmao, we are all sad that its short but better than nothing
I Really Liked The Game! Even without the monster at the end the tension of the situation was already scary enough since it's things that actually do happen in that Job, 9.5/10
Bro this game scared the living shit out of me, i did NOT see that coming. in terms of jump scares this is the scariest indie horror game I've ever played and i cant wait to see more of your work in the future :)
Wow thank you very much, I accidentally scared myself so many times whilst coding that so I’m glad I’m not the only one! We have actually just started work on a new project so if you’d like updates follow either on here or on Twitter (our handle is @twoshoedgames)
You Have A really good idea going on here I was having such an intense time I Honestly wish it could have gone on Longer!! Im pretty surprised I got the Good ending on the first try. But the only bad thing i have to say is the monster looks a bit generic and could have used something to spice him up. Had A wonderful experience Please keep Up The Great Work !!!
I gotta say, This game caught me completely off guard, the quality of detail and the experience itself was awesome and I was completely immersed the whole time. the gameplay is thrilling and really locks you into the scenario. I wasnt sure if there were multiple endings but if there was it would add an extra layer of intensity. 10/10
Thank you very much for taking the time to play through our game and your kind words have made our day :) P.s. there are a couple different ending so give it a second playthrough if you like!
This game was really well done. You did a great job creating a tense atmosphere and a feeling of desperation. The random horror elements throughout the office while dealing with Sophie on the phone was a nice touch. I thought the game captured the spirit of the creepypasta "My Final Call As A Police Dispatcher Has Scarred Me" fairly well. The ending got me pretty good too.
Great work TwoShoedLou! Hope to see more games from you in the future.
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This game was really well made! i really enjoyed every minute of it!
Absolutely incredible game, terrifying and atmospheric in just the right way,, absolutely amazing!
really well executed game but i hope there will be more endings in the future
Super great way to show guilt and the difficult decisions 911 operators have to go through on the daily.
(Spoilers)
Wasn't ready for the ending though! Loved the attention to detail, such as the sound, and when the fire starts, you can see glowing in underneath the door in the office. And the details such as the whiteboard saying "Coward" and when you lie to the women you see "liar" on your screen, with slight glitches. It shows PTSD in a great way, and the hinting to the previous encounter and how that messes with your characters' perception of this encounter that we play through. The monster that haunts you is like the physical version of guilt and trauma. Lots of layers, and that's what made it great!
Thank you for playing, I’m glad you picked up all of the small details we included and I’m happy you enjoyed the game!
We are currently working on another project, so if you’d like to follow the development of that one you can find us on Twitter (@twoshoedgames)
The game was a 10/10 until the horror I never knew a Police game would turn into a scary game.
awesome game. I loved it
hi, big thx for the great game. greetings from rosti 🥰
Hello again rosti, thanks for playing! I remember you were the first person to play our very first game The Longest Road, so I am glad you are still with us and enjoying our games! :)
🥰 no prob my friends
Pros and cons are down below)
Check out my video here if you'd like:
Advantages:
So scary! The unsettling feeling from the call is amazing and the jumpscares are unpredictable, very well paced and surprisingly effective! I was on the edge of the seat for the entire time playing this!
Disadvantages:
I think that the choices were too close to each other and seemed like it doesn't really matter what you are choosing that much. I'm not sure whether that's correct but that is the impression that I got, I wish there would be more dialogue routes to pick.
Overall:
I wish this was a full game. 9.8 dispatch calls / 10. That was one of the best short indie horror games I've played and I've played a ton.
Hope my feedback was useful!
Thank you for playing and providing such great feedback! We did try to add as much variety in the choices as we could but wanted it to reach the same destination so it was a bit tough. We will keep that in mind for next time though! :)
Brilliant game! Emotional, tense, scary. Really weighs on your conscience. Excellent interactivity too. Keep up the awesome work!
Check out my video.
game was amazing =). Starts at 4:30.
scary and fun so good on you
Fun game! I want a extended version or part 2 please :D
Pretty funny game tbh but it was a good story line, anyone else get annoyed with Sophies voice?
Check timestamps Dispatch is the second game in this video
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Well, well, well. The first ever game where I can't leave my chair and/or move around...
Being quite a mobile guy in real life, that was a novel approach to gaming. To just sit there and wait for the phone to ring, that's not what I'm all about, as I just go for what I need/want.
So, kudos to you guys, for forcing/letting me have a close look at the person I'm absolutely not [and never want to be].
The interaction with faceless individuals, enhances the feeling of a detachment from reality and plays well into the atmosphere of creepiness.
I was so f***ing focused on getting things right, that I missed most of what happened around me. A thing that can be both good and bad.
I <3 the finishing touch on everything around me, because it makes playing a game that more realistic. Well done and I love/d it. Hat in hand to all of you!
Thank you for the amazing feedback, glad you enjoyed the experience :)
Well, this game definitely had some spooks. The environmental effects were very interesting. Especially when the little bunny got speared to the corkboard(and then moved)! Good job with this game.
Loved the game but almost wish the horror came from the calls you received instead of the monster itself. I enjoyed the changing environments "Liar" and such popping up various places, but the actual monster itself seemed out of place. Hope you do more with this concept and maybe make a full game dedicated to the horrors of police dispatch.
Loved the tension this game builds as you try to make the right choices, also this game gave me one of the wildest jumpscares lol. Looking forward to more games from you in the future
Amazing Concept, i do think the Exucution was a bit lacking. Firstly, the voice acting wasn´t very good, i know i can´t expect much from a small indie developer but in a game which is based on voice alone good voiceacting is important. I like the suptle horror very much though, not many games do this! Keep up the good work though!
Great work on this game. It’s very tense
The silly 911 calls leading up to the very intense 911 call while unsettling stuff starts happening around the office was a very nice design. I was zoomed into the dispatcher screen so i didn't notice the Windigo (monster) on my first play through; until i turned around and looked back at the desk then BOO! Jump scare got me lol Can't wait to make my friends play this! Highly recommended well done!
Saw a streamer play it @analyzeitgaming btw and the game was pretty fun especially the karen lmao, we are all sad that its short but better than nothing
I Really Liked The Game! Even without the monster at the end the tension of the situation was already scary enough since it's things that actually do happen in that Job, 9.5/10
Thank you, we really tried to go for a tense and somewhat eerie vibe so I’m glad it worked! Thanks for playing :)
Bro this game scared the living shit out of me, i did NOT see that coming. in terms of jump scares this is the scariest indie horror game I've ever played and i cant wait to see more of your work in the future :)
Link to vid
Wow thank you very much, I accidentally scared myself so many times whilst coding that so I’m glad I’m not the only one! We have actually just started work on a new project so if you’d like updates follow either on here or on Twitter (our handle is @twoshoedgames)
Im wondering how i can change the microphone
it uses the one which is set as default in your windows settings :)
Thanks for the feedback and thank you for playing, glad you enjoyed it!
I'll be honest with you - that ending got me good! lmao
Glad to hear it, thanks for playing!
<3 ^^
THANKS FOR RUINING ME. GAME STARTS AT 15:08
Haha, you're welcome! Cheers for taking the time to play through our game :D
I gotta say, This game caught me completely off guard, the quality of detail and the experience itself was awesome and I was completely immersed the whole time. the gameplay is thrilling and really locks you into the scenario. I wasnt sure if there were multiple endings but if there was it would add an extra layer of intensity. 10/10
Thank you very much for taking the time to play through our game and your kind words have made our day :) P.s. there are a couple different ending so give it a second playthrough if you like!
oh 100%, id love to check it out
This game was really well done. You did a great job creating a tense atmosphere and a feeling of desperation. The random horror elements throughout the office while dealing with Sophie on the phone was a nice touch. I thought the game captured the spirit of the creepypasta "My Final Call As A Police Dispatcher Has Scarred Me" fairly well. The ending got me pretty good too.
Great work TwoShoedLou! Hope to see more games from you in the future.I most absolutely definitely want to see more of this game. Either more added to this one, or a full release on steam. Stellar experience.