Will Todd and James Carbutt are the creative duo behind Thank Goodness You’re Here, a multi-IGF Award nominated title set in the Northern English town of Barnsworth. The game allows players to take on odd jobs and interact with absurd characters by slapping them. The challenges of creating a city filled with silly interactions and funny characters were met by focusing on comedy first, then building gameplay around it. The art style, sound effects, music, and voices were all designed to enhance the humor of the game, while the decision to use slapping as the main interaction method was a nod to simplicity and fun. The scope of the game fluctuated during development, but the team ultimately found a balance between comedy sketches and player interaction.
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