ESCAPE THE HOOVER
A project in Italia, Italy by Escape the Hoover039days
:
10hours
:
43minutes
Status: Active
A tiny fly. A deadly vacuum. An endless fight for survival.
Backers: 1
Average Daily Pledges: €0
Funding: €5 of €8,000
Dates: Jan 22nd -> Mar 23rd (60 days)
Project By: Escape the Hoover
Backers: 1
Average Daily Pledges: €0
Funding: €5 of €8,000
Dates: Jan 22nd -> Mar 23rd (60 days)
Project By: Escape the Hoover
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Latest News
As promised, here's what I've been creating/trying/editing all day... 
February 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Introducing the actual use of other enemies (powers!) like in this one! Let me know if it's clear and more is needed! Thanks! (Read More)
An Evil Moth Enemy to Introduce a NEW FUNCTION!
February 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Working on this to show an additional feature that can be used in addition to skins and armors! Hope you'll like the result in a few hours! (Read More)
Cover Variant 1 or 2?
February 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Which one you like the most? And looks more dynamic? And more endless runner style? (Read More)
Experimenting with the Gameplay (always Prototype)
February 8th - via: kickstarter.com
What do you think? Are we getting closer to an actualy gamplay that can be used as a base for the actual programming and development then? Let me know! (Read More)
Trying some Gameplay Intro
February 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Maybe this should be the new intro video? (Read More)
I think an actualy concept that answers many questions now starts to gets shape with this new intro here
February 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Would You Play This? A Fly, a Hoover, and Something Worth Saving!Special mention to crazy bosses and obstacles! (to continue the title!) This is a concept test video for Escape the Hoover. I’m trying to understand if adding an intro and a clear... (Read More)
Spent very long hours crafting the new intro for my Kickstarter page here
February 4th - via: kickstarter.com
which I will share in a few hours and will premiere on Ko‑fi with a short YouTube preme intro. If you have a coffee (or a Ko-fi) to spare meanwhile you might save me! Thank you to all who will watch and share their honest, constructive... (Read More)
Okay time to release the Intro of Escape the Hoover + a bit of Gameplay
February 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Remember these are all concepts so things change (also during the video😅), but I'm please looking for constructive feedback so unleash your comments please! Do you think is a good intro for this kind of game? Does the fact that the fly has a... (Read More)
I’ve put together a short intro video that mixes story and early gameplay ideas for Escape the Hoover.
February 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
I've kept it in the pipeline for a while and now it's time to show it! This isn’t a finished trailer or gameplay demo — it’s a concept test to explore how the story begins and how the endless-run gameplay could feel once the fly is trapped... (Read More)
Today I want to share a small but meaningful milestone.
February 1st - via: kickstarter.com
This short video compares an early boss fight concept with the latest epic version. While still a concept (AI-assisted and not playable yet), it shows how the game’s scale, stakes, and visual clarity are evolving. This intro and boss direction... (Read More)
FREE Phone Wallpapers Escape the Hoover on my Ko-fi
February 1st - via: kickstarter.com
I’ve created a small set of phone wallpapers featuring the Gladiator Armored Fly from Escape the Hoover. Some are epic and explosive, others are lighter and cuter (including a no-armor fly being chased by the villains). They’re free for... (Read More)
I’m experimenting with a short intro scene to give Escape the Hoover
January 30th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
I’m sharing this short story intro video with members first because it’s still very early and experimental.
January 30th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
Gameplay Concept Update 🪰💚
January 25th - via: kickstarter.com
I wanted to share a short visual gameplay concept to better communicate how Escape the Hoover is meant to feel in motion, which is now the main video. This is prototype-style footage, created to show direction, pacing, and core mechanics (movement,... (Read More)
Crowdfunding is a bit like a game itself: sometimes the numbers go up, sometimes they go down.
January 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Totally fair — changing your mind is part of the process.I’m still here, still excited, and still building. Thanks to everyone who’s checking this little project out 💚 (Read More)
Escape the Hoover is now on Reddit too!
January 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Small update: I’ve opened a Reddit page to gather advice, feedback, and kind insights on how to make this project work better. Learning as I go - thanks for being part of the journey! (Read More)
Thank you for the support 🪰💚
January 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you for supporting Escape the Hoover with another donation!Every contribution truly helps move this little project ahead.💚 (Read More)
We’ve just opened a Bluesky page for Escape the Hoover 🪰
January 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Still learning how to use it properly — if you have tips or want to say hi, we’re there! (Read More)
🎉 ...and thank you to our first followers! 🪰💚
January 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
I want to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has believed in this idea so early on.A special thanks as well to those who followed the project — your interest and encouragement truly mean a lot. Every pledge, follow, and message helps push... (Read More)
🎉 Three backers already — thank you!
January 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
We’ve just reached our third supporter, and I want to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has believed in this idea so early on.Every pledge, message, and bit of encouragement helps push Escape the Hoover forward. More updates soon - and... (Read More)
Thank you for the support 🪰💚
January 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Another step forward — thank you for supporting Escape the Hoover.Every contribution truly helps move the project ahead.💚 (Read More)
Thank you for being our first backer! 🪰💚
January 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
We’re incredibly excited to share that Escape the Hoover has received its first supporter! This project started as a simple idea, and seeing someone believe in it from day one truly means the world to us. Thank you for helping this tiny fly begin... (Read More)
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