Posted November 02, 2023 by Polias Games
IT. IS. FINISHED.
Early spring of 2023, I set out to remaster all four of my currently released games. Route 666 was the biggest undertaking, with two chapters to finish, on top of the remastering I wanted to do.
As you play the game and look through the art, only one scene and one asset will be the same: the opening scene and the friends' car. This was the first scene I redid, and at the time I thought I most of the art would be transferable. When it came time to make the open road, I didn't like the angle I used in the first game. This is what led to me redesigning all of the rest of the art for the game!
2.0 has 4 new tracks: a main theme, a happy theme, driving theme and creepy theme.
There is a unique "romantic" ending for each character that is 100% optional (I hate being forced into romancing). Each ending has a bonus dialogue section with your chosen love interest.
Initially I had wanted to go with 6 branching endings. However, when I thought about my source for my story, Celtic mythology, I decided it was more important to convey the story than player choice. There are still many choices that affect the story: which locations your group goes to, who goes with you, and even if one character lives or dies!
Going forward, I hope to come back to Route 666 again one day. I love the story, I love the characters, and I love the dusty world they inhabit. I hope you enjoy your time in this world, and as always, give me all your criticisms. I am making free games to share my passion and learn and grow!
LOVE ALWAYS,
Athena