Hey, I really like what you guys are doing with HostHarvest. The whole idea of starting with something as simple as handing out Halloween candy and slowly realizing that some of the treats are hiding something much darker is a really nice hook.
I also like the visual novel + point-and-click/VTT approach. It gives the game a different feel from the usual Halloween horror games.
One thing I think could really help you right now is showing that hook through short, well-edited videos. Since the game just launched and Halloween is right around the corner, this is a good time to push the mystery and curiosity around it.
I’m a video editor and I’d focus on turning your gameplay into:
• Short horror/mystery clips for TikTok, Reels, YouTube Shorts and X
• A cinematic trailer that sells the mystery without giving too much away
• Character and story-focused teasers
• Short clips built around the “wrong candy” mechanic
• Halloween-themed promotional content that creates curiosity
• Different versions of the strongest moments so you can test what gets people clicking
The goal wouldn't just be to make the game look good. I'd make the first few seconds give players a reason to think “wait, what happens if I give them the wrong candy?”
If you're open to it, I'd be happy to suggest a few specific video concepts I'd make for HostHarvest.