Take a look behind the scenes of my passion project, Nocturnals, featuring concept art, cut content and more. I will be answering questions about why the project was created, the challenges I faced during development, as well as information on what’s next for Cowboy Toad Games.
Check out Nocturnals on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2578910/Nocturnals/
00:00 – Introduction
00:36 – My Goal
03:34 – Background Info
05:11 – Early Development
08:08 – Cut Content
09:14 – Constraints During Development
10:59 – Concept Art & Rough Sketches
12:19 – The Future
Follow Cowboy Toad Games:
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Discord: https://discord.gg/cowboytoadgames
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cowboytoadgames
If you want to check out an unlisted video of an early version of Nocturnals its here: https://youtu.be/fmtPEEOD8XI?si=bssO9Niy8yOBbVFd
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how are you so good at making games
Nocturnals = peak
Can you make chapter 2 when Ted old friend name Marco and his sister Casey
where can i get one last pitstop? is it on scratch like the rest or on steam?
I wanna play one last pitstop😂
You guys look good together
Do you know what will be cool? If you post a video of all the characters from nocturnal s doing the t pose and spin around i would watch it all day
ion think i’ve ever heard of scratch but wow we’re very similar. i used minecraft growing up making my own games / mini games, & me & my friends would play. recently i literally made my own take on until dawn, & where not everything has to be “straight” as well. i stopped cz it js doesn’t feel worth it even tho my building skills do look pretty, but maybe i’ll become a game developer w the same messages in the same genre
i love this game so much! thank you so much for your hard work, i’d love to make my own games someday too ❤
holy shit i had this game wishlisted for months played it 3 days on release date and ive wondered how this was made also btw if u look in the files for nocturnals it gives u all the animation sheets pngs everything anyways Have a good day ted
Wwwwww
this game was so amazing to play and was one of the best multiple choice games ive played even if it was short it was sweet
Im actually so hyped about this whole thing. Like this is like really really cool and im so happy for y’all that the game actually blew up. I first found out about the game when one of my favorite YouTubers (KubzScout) played it and others. So yeah keep it up and im definitely gonna follow this whole Project further 👍🏽👍🏽
i personally fell in love with gameplay and videos of your beautiful game it felt different and so charming ,i'm definitely feeling more inspired to start my game dev journey .
PLEASE MAKE A NOCTURNALS 2!!!!! i love this game so much it reminds me of so many games i loved growing up mixed together. its such an amazing game especially knowing it was only made by 2 people with no budget is insane!! its so impressive thank you for making such an amazing game it's 100% my favourite game rn and probably will stay that way, please keep making inispiring amazing games theyre amazing 🙂
Make episodes, or imma become the next kendrick Lamar.
i loved this video it was so cool and i loved the consept art and the part were you talked about your older / unfinished games
WOAH
nocturnals is the best game ive ever played, it has an interesting artstyle which i really love!
Please, it's such a short experience and I know it was just a passion project but man, I will hand you my whole wallet for just one more chapter with these guys. I love everything about the game. Story, art, gameplay. It's perfect. Pleaaaase. The world needs you. 😛
I admire this so much. Always wanted to make games like these with and for friends and lovers.❤
You're boykiser, aren't cha?
as soon as he said they wanted to make more games I subscribed.
One of the best decision based ive played.. ( wait is that ted……… )
And why do the nocturnals look like that? They look like they were ran over, somewhat like scraptrap but without spring bonnie suit
The big a achievement for you was that case oh played it and he introduced his audience to this game so yea (this game peak btw )👍‼️🫡
THE LAST FEW MINUTES IN THE VID. WERE WHAT I NEEDED TO GET UP FROM MY BED
gud job
Can you tell what happend to mia?
One thing I love about this game is the way it portrays the relationship of the main characters. It's so refreshing and genuine, been non-stop thinking about it since 🙂 You guys have got loads of potential. Will be keeping up
gay
Hey I loved the game it felt a lot like a telltale game but with life is strange music, I’d definitely buy another game with this style if you were to make more. Ted and Diego are a cute couple, I like the concept of 2 teens finding finding love and comfort with each other in the apocalypse setting
I love this game so much, the ost was so beautiful that I keep listening to it when I go to sleep, the VA's for Ted and Diego and dialogue were so good!
Finished watching kubz scouts playing this, loved the bromance
Thank you so much for creating Nocturnals! I never thought I'd get into text-based games, but this one blew me away. It’s not just a game—it really connected with my inner self and even reflected some of my real-life experiences. It’s been a beautiful journey, and I can’t stop thinking about it. Truly appreciate all your hard work! ❤
I played the game on launch day and really enjoyed it, its great what you've managed to make with Nocturnals.
It's really interesting hearing about some of the cut content, the flashback and all. I wish it could've made it in.
When you look at it, the game definitely feels more like an episode 1 to a bigger game. So I really hope you're able to make a sequel at some point. The Nocturnals world has so much potential and this game gave us a little taste of it.
Just came from med school and i see this i was about to cry from a tought day now i cry from exicetment ^^
Bro speaking facts
Im looking forward to this game, and I really love it. Proud to be a gay person here. Keep it up!
AWWWW THEY LOOKED LIKE BABIES IN THE EARLY DEVELOPMENT 😭😭 i love how ted & diego looked like they grew with the game’s progress bts . absolutely love nocturnals, u can see the amount of love put into this game
Love how the game couple are based on the creator and his partner (the dude who made the soundtracks) plus love the concepts arts!
This game was so amazing, would love to see anything else from you!!
Your game was absolutely amazing i hope you do well in the future
You did very great for creating Nocturnals Mr Jolly
i still didn't get unbanned max.
I was about to say that😯
I wish I could play it but it's too much expensive 😭
Can you play the first nocturnal game that you made
ur amazing please dont die
Imagine there would be a pre-quel focusing mia, maggie and their friends.
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