Yet another original and charming game by Adam Pype! I can't say I've seen anyone else create a sort of retro alternate universe google maps horror game, so this must be the first. Great attention to retro authenticity with the fake OS and dithering effects
I usually have some kind of criticism, but I honestly can't come up with anything. The story is pretty surface level horror, but it's fine for how short it is. I think maybe player street level movement should be more limited, because I ended up walking a very long way before I realized I could just use the map
A fantastic game. We absolutely need more unique games like this. The world building through hints in the locations were masterfully done. Just wish it had been longer
Really liked the concept, the gameplay and the feel of the game! The way the story hiddenly starts off the dark story is done well, and then it becomes a lot more abrupt and scary; it was very fun and done well!
The graphics, the sounds and even the actual computer animation that turned the in game screen a little was super cool and also meshed together to make it that much more immersive and a super fun game and experience!
Only wished there was more, a great job was done on the game and hope the next project goes well!
love this game and it has alot of attention to detail. the cords that appear actually shows up on google maps. I am only disappointed one thing, it leaves me begging for more. so dev please tell us more on this pilot's story. final thing is that its not a cheap scare, it has great buildup unlike alot of modern horrors now.
This is one of the best horror experiences I've had on itch. There are no "cheap" jumpscares here; just pure, unnerving psychological horror. The ambiance is wonderfully haunting. I'd love to see this idea fleshed out into a short game, as the demo already does so much in just ten minutes and could be expanded upon further into something more memorable than it already is.
Honestly didn't expect too much from this game, but I had a blast playing it! The uniqueness stands out the most, and it's a cool horror experience! I do suggest adding moving people, or other scary stuff, when you visit the locations. I feel like that would make it even more scary! But other than that, good job dev :)
Fun fact: The image we see at the end of the game is an actual image you can find on google maps/earth. Back in 2018, a reddit user found a crashed plane in the middle of the cambodian jungle (12°05'20"N 104°09'05"E coordinates if you wanna see it for yourself) while scouring google earth and was claiming that it was the missing malaysia airlines flight 370 plane that went missing back in 2014. from what i remember, it was never confirmed if it was actually flight 370 or just a random plane in the middle of the jungle but its still really cool to see.
This game has so much potential. I really enjoyed the bits that we got to see so far, and only hope that you continue adding spooky, horrific things to this alternate reality google maps. I really loved this experience, wildly uncomfortable, it had that perfect retro vibe, and I really just want more from this universe. Are there plans for more?
so i really enjoyed this i thought it was something unique and different and that kind of technology horror is such a cool concept to use, i wish it was abit longer like i think this could of been dragged out with more dialog and lore but for what it was i enjoyed it. gameplay above hope you guys enjoy
I would absolutely love to see this idea expanded on! Maybe even introduce a creepy figure that appears at some of the locations when searching around for the marker. Very well done game, and can't see what you do with it next! Check the playthrough below!
This Game had A Concept I've Never Seen before! The Dark Turn on Google maps Was Awesome And Amazingly Done The Atmosphere Was Terrifying Especially At The End! Cryptic Story Telling And Didn't Rely On Jump scares? 10/10 In My Book! Cant Wait to See What You Do Next! ~Wang
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Yet another original and charming game by Adam Pype! I can't say I've seen anyone else create a sort of retro alternate universe google maps horror game, so this must be the first. Great attention to retro authenticity with the fake OS and dithering effects
I usually have some kind of criticism, but I honestly can't come up with anything. The story is pretty surface level horror, but it's fine for how short it is. I think maybe player street level movement should be more limited, because I ended up walking a very long way before I realized I could just use the map
I streamed the game here (3:05:38)
A fantastic game. We absolutely need more unique games like this. The world building through hints in the locations were masterfully done. Just wish it had been longer
Why can't you just let me read the thing at the end. Not very scary if I can't even read it. Fun game tho
It's a game with quite the unnerving atmosphere, I enjoyed it quite a bit.
Really liked the concept, the gameplay and the feel of the game! The way the story hiddenly starts off the dark story is done well, and then it becomes a lot more abrupt and scary; it was very fun and done well!
The graphics, the sounds and even the actual computer animation that turned the in game screen a little was super cool and also meshed together to make it that much more immersive and a super fun game and experience!Only wished there was more, a great job was done on the game and hope the next project goes well!
i loved it, it is a really good game, i loved the 2008-2010 vibes that it gives, and it was so creepy, keep it up! :D
something stops the game from opening (it says its a virus) any tips on how to fix this? (i tried running as admin and it didnt work)
it did the same for me, i extracted it to a new folder and it worked just fine! hope u can play it too
i cant even extract it
love this game and it has alot of attention to detail. the cords that appear actually shows up on google maps. I am only disappointed one thing, it leaves me begging for more. so dev please tell us more on this pilot's story. final thing is that its not a cheap scare, it has great buildup unlike alot of modern horrors now.
I just realized this is the guys who made No Players Online. why shouldn't I be surprised it has the same quality and style
This is one of the best horror experiences I've had on itch. There are no "cheap" jumpscares here; just pure, unnerving psychological horror. The ambiance is wonderfully haunting. I'd love to see this idea fleshed out into a short game, as the demo already does so much in just ten minutes and could be expanded upon further into something more memorable than it already is.
i would love for this to be expanded upon and turned into a full game please make this happen
good game 10/10
Nice Game, i enjoyed it ^^
Honestly didn't expect too much from this game, but I had a blast playing it! The uniqueness stands out the most, and it's a cool horror experience! I do suggest adding moving people, or other scary stuff, when you visit the locations. I feel like that would make it even more scary! But other than that, good job dev :)
Cool game man love the artstyle too gave me the spooks
PLEASE CONTINUE THIS!
Never Use Google Maps AGAIN | Map Friend
great game I really enjoyed No Players Online and this was just as enjoyable keep up the great work can’t wait to play more games from you!!
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Fun fact: The image we see at the end of the game is an actual image you can find on google maps/earth. Back in 2018, a reddit user found a crashed plane in the middle of the cambodian jungle (12°05'20"N 104°09'05"E coordinates if you wanna see it for yourself) while scouring google earth and was claiming that it was the missing malaysia airlines flight 370 plane that went missing back in 2014. from what i remember, it was never confirmed if it was actually flight 370 or just a random plane in the middle of the jungle but its still really cool to see.
map fren
Such a COOL concept i loved it!
i loved all the little sound effects.
I recorded this for my video -
This was actually pretty damn fun
so i really enjoyed this i thought it was something unique and different and that kind of technology horror is such a cool concept to use, i wish it was abit longer like i think this could of been dragged out with more dialog and lore but for what it was i enjoyed it. gameplay above hope you guys enjoy
no understand finall
Great concept and I was certainly unsettled. Would love to see this expanded on with more MapFriend!
very cool game
I would absolutely love to see this idea expanded on! Maybe even introduce a creepy figure that appears at some of the locations when searching around for the marker. Very well done game, and can't see what you do with it next! Check the playthrough below!
💀GAME WAS WILD💀
I love the idea of a GoogleMaps styled horror game and haven’t seen a similar game yet! Concept can open to puzzles and creepy atmosphere!
Really enjoyed playing and was on edge most of the time!
It was unsettling and always expected something to be lurking while I was exploring, hated the ocean part, did not want to explore too much there!
Very well done!
This was very original!
This Game had A Concept I've Never Seen before! The Dark Turn on Google maps Was Awesome And Amazingly Done The Atmosphere Was Terrifying Especially At The End! Cryptic Story Telling And Didn't Rely On Jump scares? 10/10 In My Book! Cant Wait to See What You Do Next! ~Wang
i played the game and theres some sorf of theory why theres an crashed plane? is the map friend an cursed site of the game?
I would love to know more about what happened! Maybe a sequel?
Really well made, I will say, and adorable!