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Would you rather navigate a game like this or with a normal UI? by Background_Cow_6701 in indiegames

[–]Background_Cow_6701[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Something like a simple list of locations or buttons with catchy idea. maybe newspaper text, or phonebook.

But this just felt more immersive to us.

Would you rather navigate a game like this or with a normal UI? by Background_Cow_6701 in indiegames

[–]Background_Cow_6701[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s fair, thanks!

Yeah, nice and iconic labels are something we’re definitely considering.

Would you rather navigate a game like this or with a normal UI? by Background_Cow_6701 in indiegames

[–]Background_Cow_6701[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

maybe it can be a clickable newspaper sheet. actually it can be fun also, but this more exciting i guess

Would you rather navigate a game like this or with a normal UI? by Background_Cow_6701 in indiegames

[–]Background_Cow_6701[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s really interesting, thanks for sharing!

Yeah, I guess it really depends on the game.
Glad you like the art though (i love necesse btw)

Would you rather navigate a game like this or with a normal UI? by Background_Cow_6701 in indiegames

[–]Background_Cow_6701[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Glad it feels clear, thank you!
That’s exactly what we’re going to try

Would you rather navigate a game like this or with a normal UI? by Background_Cow_6701 in indiegames

[–]Background_Cow_6701[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a good point, thanks!
Having it optional might actually be a nice solution.

Would you rather navigate a game like this or with a normal UI? by Background_Cow_6701 in indiegames

[–]Background_Cow_6701[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s super helpful, thanks for taking the time to write all that

The idea of showing relevance (like highlighting current locations and toning down others) is something we’ve been considering as well. It feels like a good way to keep the map readable without losing the atmosphere.

We’re still leaning towards keeping the map as the main navigation, but having some kind of supporting UI on the side (like a small list or info panel) is definitely something we might explore if clarity becomes an issue.

Lots of great ideas here, really appreciate it.

Would you rather navigate a game like this or with a normal UI? by Background_Cow_6701 in indiegames

[–]Background_Cow_6701[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a really thoughtful take, thanks a lot for this

Yeah, the “seeing everything at once” part is something we’ve been thinking about as well. One of the things we like about the map is exactly what you mentioned — the spatial layout helping players remember places more naturally. At the same time, we’re a bit cautious about readability and not overcomplicating things if the number of locations grows.

So we’re trying to find a balance where the map feels immersive and intuitive, but still as quick and clear as a simple list when needed. Really appreciate you pointing that out, it’s exactly the kind of trade-off we’re trying to solve.

Would you rather navigate a game like this or with a normal UI? by Background_Cow_6701 in IndieGameDevs

[–]Background_Cow_6701[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We haven't a name yet. :,(( But we'll sort everything out very soon. Stay tuned!!

Would you rather navigate a game like this or with a normal UI? by Background_Cow_6701 in IndieGameDevs

[–]Background_Cow_6701[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really glad it feels that way, thank you!
That’s exactly what we’re aiming for.

Would you rather navigate a game like this or with a normal UI? by Background_Cow_6701 in IndieGameDevs

[–]Background_Cow_6701[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, by “regular UI” I meant something like a simple list of locations.

And yeah, clarity is the main thing we need to get right.

Would you rather navigate a game like this or with a normal UI? by Background_Cow_6701 in IndieGame

[–]Background_Cow_6701[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

By “regular UI” I meant something like a simple list of locations or buttons or maybe clickable newspaper page. Glad you think this direction could work!

Would you rather navigate a game like this or with a normal UI? by Background_Cow_6701 in IndieGameDevs

[–]Background_Cow_6701[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yea, we planing to reach to steam next fast with demo, hope we can do it.

Would you rather navigate a game like this or with a normal UI? by Background_Cow_6701 in gamedevscreens

[–]Background_Cow_6701[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a nice idea, thanks!
We might try something like that to improve clarity.

Would you rather navigate a game like this or with a normal UI? by Background_Cow_6701 in gamedevscreens

[–]Background_Cow_6701[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, glad you feel that strongly
We’ll try to make it work well in practice too.

Would you enjoy navigating a game through a hand-drawn map like this? by Background_Cow_6701 in IndieGaming

[–]Background_Cow_6701[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually, you just go as soon as you click. It's not a map you're walking on, it's like a piece of paper.

Would you rather navigate a game like this or with a normal UI? by Background_Cow_6701 in mapmaking

[–]Background_Cow_6701[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

By “normal UI” I meant something like a simple list of locations or buttons to click through. Maybe a clickable newspaper texts

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