Remove Clipping Remove Mechanics Remove Puzzle
article thumbnail

The gorgeous visuals of Bionic Bay that Juhana Myllys calls Painterly Pixel Art

PreMortem.Games

Back in 2019, I was wasting time on Reddit and came across a short clip from a demo in r/indiegaming”, says Myllys. “I I thought that the core mechanic in this 2D game was extraordinary, so I contacted the developers. The Swap The initial idea that ignited the project was the core mechanic: The Swap.

Pixel 145
article thumbnail

Indie game capsule reviews: Immortality, Wayward Strand, Cult of the Lamb, Betrayal at Club Low, Atuel

Radiator Blog

And among the video clips there's an awfully convenient ratio of raw behind the scenes rehearsal footage vs. expensive finished setpiece production footage -- which gets a sort of wink wink lampshading treatment, but still dispels a bit of the otherwise strong "this is how movies get made" magic for me. Pro-tip: play with a gamepad.)

Indy 130
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Secrets in Videogames

Keith Burgun

This concept of “secret” doesn’t really make sense in a strategy game, contest, or a puzzle. Secrets are hidden, but findable parts of a game that help give games a sense that there is “more than meets the eye” and that this is a world , not just a content delivery mechanism.

Fantasy 52
article thumbnail

The Kristala Dev Blog - Issue #32

Astral Clock Tower Studios

Though it's not exactly a weapon, per se, the gorgeous shield Nick created below still possesses the signature bronze details, gears, and other mechanical elements that help embody the overall Kota aesthetic. the red one featured in the below clip) to better match the overall vibe and aesthetic of the level itself. Directional Dashes.

Dev 52
article thumbnail

The Kristala Dev Blog - Issue #33

Astral Clock Tower Studios

If you're familiar with some of Kristala's backstory and lore, you may already know that the general aesthetic for our rodent-like Kotakayans takes inspiration from a sort of mechanical, steampunk vibe, which you can definitely see in the weapons Nick designed below. Here are a few clips to show off some of these camera adjustments.

Dev 52
article thumbnail

A comprehensive guide to in-demand roles in film and games

CG Spectrum

Software used by professional concept artists: Adobe Photoshop Blender Zbrush Clip Studio Procreate Concept art jobs in the industry Concept artists can work in both pre-production (before filming) and post-production film (the visual effects stage), video games, and publishing. What does a 2D animator do?

Film 52
article thumbnail

The Kristala Dev Blog - Issue #36

Astral Clock Tower Studios

We’ll be sharing some clips from David’s recording sesh for Hiratrola—plus many more making-the-trailer goodies—over on the Kristala Patreon hub , so join us over there if you’d like to snag some exclusive Kristala content you definitely won’t find anywhere else. Music is an important piece of the Kristala puzzle. Concept Art.

Dev 52