Astral Clock Tower Studios

JUNE 29, 2021

This is the place where we bring you a monthly peek into the development process for 3D dark fantasy ARPG Kristala, an indie game developed using Unreal Engine 4 by women-lead Astral Clocktower Studios. Here's just a few of the dozens of incredible screenshots Tiff snagged from Unreal Engine while working this sprint. Have a look!

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MARCH 20, 2021

This week, Cass continued chipping away at the base model for the Cathedral, adding a secret attic area that will house an important NPC you'll will meet along your journey. Stay tuned to hear more about the Cathedral and the mysterious attic NPC in future social posts and development blogs! Rigging / Animation.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

JULY 31, 2021

With revamped weapons well underway thanks to James, another of our talented artists, Amanda, worked on revising the concept for an important merchant NPC that will help you score all the wares and goods you need to complete your Raksaka Proving. Rigging / Animation. How did they get here then, you might ask?

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

JULY 6, 2020

Lastly, Nick revisited the 3D model for his previously created Anagativa skeleton to improve its shape and textures before handing it off to Allie for rigging and animation. As Pete's first official task for Kristala, we had him work on revising the concept art for a very important NPC, Gustav Gondasa. Animation / Rigging / Production.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Last issue, we shared 3D Character Designer Bianca's progress on the model for our Nisargan forest nymph NPC. While studio co-owner and Lead Level Designer Tiffany put the widgets together in Unreal Engine (you can read more about her work in the following section), it was Will who penned the written content itself. Take a look!

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

While it would be easy to simply use existing environmental pieces like rocks and trees from the Unreal Engine marketplace, it's important to us that the bulk of Kristala's assets are completely custom pieces that are created by our team. Rigging / Animation. Refactored blueprints and fixed animation bugs.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

In our last issue, we showed off Nicholas's progress on the details he's added to give this NPC the signature Keozan look. After nailing the base model for this beast, Fede then brought the rat in engine to begin tweaking the hair shading and playing around with hair cards to create random tufts and patches of fur. Rigging / Animation.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MARCH 23, 2022

link] Not only does this new trailer feature a ton of sweet cinematics created right in Unreal Engine using our own models and animations, but it also showcases two new characters you’ll meet in gameplay during Kristala too. What we can tell you is that the place beyond was once home to a prominent NPC you'll meet during gameplay.

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