Astral Clock Tower Studios

APRIL 21, 2021

We really loved how the demo was looking at the end of 2020, but we thought it embodied a bit more whimsy than it did darkness, so we've officially embarked on a complete overhaul of the entire demo level, including character models, level design, environments, and more. Concept Art. Are you ready to get dark, dear friends?

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

JUNE 29, 2021

Concept Art. Since embarking on the huge endeavor to completely revamp the entire Kristala demo, we've had our artists and modelers working hard to recreate some of the props and environmental elements that already existed in the original Dalamase demo level. Why redo everything again, you might ask?

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MAY 27, 2021

In last month's dev blog installment, we introduced you to the progress we'd commenced on the overhaul we're currently giving to the entirety of the Kristala demo—including characters, enemies, levels, and more. Concept Art. Right away, Harold dove into creating fresh, detailed concepts for each level area in the Kristala demo.

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Game Daily

MARCH 28, 2023

Ubisoft’s video demo of Ghostwriter makes the tool seem useful enough. Human writers enter details of an NPC’s roles, personality, and parameters. “We are particularly excited to see [LLMs’] impact on the fine arts. Smith writes a lot of pitch-deck presentations for TV execs.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

JULY 31, 2021

After over a year of exhibiting at various online game conventions, we can't properly tell you how stoked we are to be presenting an exclusive build of Kristala—featuring our revamped demo level—at this year's Play NYC convention. Concept Art. In the full version of Kristala, you'll be able to choose from one of six different clans.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

AUGUST 5, 2020

MYRTUNA CRYSTAL: As a mysterious clan of necromancers, the Myrtunans are gifted in the art of foresight and knowing. link] It's been awhile since we've unveiled a new character in Kristala.which is why we're super pumped to share the progress our 3D Character Designer, Bianca, has made on the Nisargan forest nymph NPC we've got in the works.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MARCH 20, 2021

Once considered a thriving mecca for Anagativan art and entertainment, the Nisargan city of Nasahara was set ablaze during the Great Kota Rebellion, forcing its frightened denizens to flee the city they call home in search of safety and solace. This impressive Cathedral is one of the last-standing remnants from Nashara's glory days.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

The last time we met, we were right in the thick of preparing an early, pre-demo build of Kristala for unveiling at the PlayNYC virtual convention. SYKOMANA CRYSTAL: The Sykomanans are masters in matters of the mind - gifted in the mental arts of both telepathy and telekinesis.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Since then, we've been laser-focused on our next big milestone: completing the entire vertical slice for Kristala.Which means we're inching closer and closer to the official release of the game's demo too. Concept Art. Each clan's capital city will have its own unique starting point. 3D Modeling. Green Potion: Cures poisoning.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

JULY 6, 2020

link] Will also worked on setting up several of the original musical tracks that will be featured both in the Kristala demo and in the full version of the game. Concept Art. Pete not only possesses a wealth of talent and experience when it comes to concept art, but he's also an incredibly skilled character modeler and rigger too.

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