FRIDAY NIGHT 1998 is a retro-inspired point-and-click adventure game set over a single Friday Night in 1998 (October 23rd to be specific). Controlling Erik, a high school junior at a west Texas high school (Midland, TX), players are taken on comedic and dramatic adventure that aims to recreate the aimless nights many of us 90’s teens experienced. A love letter to the late 90’s and my old home town, this game is meant bring back all aspects of 90’s nostalgia, both good and the bad, while telling a compelling story about why the people you know matter more than the things you do.

CASTING CALL

Are you interested in voicing a video game character? We’re looking for diverse voices to bring life to the various characters in the game.

CLICK HERE to view Character Descriptions.

CLICK HERE to submit Voice Demo Reel.

FAQ

WHEN IS THE GAME COING OUT: The game is still in development so a timeline for completion is still a ways off. The goal right now is to release summer of 2025.

WHERE WILL I BE ABLE TO PLAY THE GAME: Initially, the game will be designed for PC, Mobile (Both IOS and Android), and Nintendo Switch initially.

WHAT ARE YOU USING TO MAKE THE GAME: Pixaki and Photoshop for character and level design. Unity with Adventure Creator is the game engine.

WHY SET THE GAME IN WEST TEXAS: Because that’s where I grew up. This game is both a love letter and a reckoning of the trauma I endured being a non-Spanish speaking Latino with a cop dad in a mid-sized town that put football and religion above all else. Plus, any chance I can take to realize an idealized version of my youth, I’m taking it.