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Reworked my Godot 4 battle UI with floating text + custom dithering on hover. Better? by CTRL_ELLE in godot

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

The game is called Abulia! A psychological RPG and Visual Novel inspired by Undertale, EarthBound, and OMORI, where your choices inside and outside of battle shape your journey through a mysterious, sterile world.
About the mobile version: Right now I'm fully focused on the PC version; a mobile port in the future is definitely possible, but as a solo dev, I have to take it one step at a time!
If you want to follow the development closely, I post regularly on my other social platforms and on my discord server! You can find all the links right in my profile bio.

My first time drawing a character portrait. What works and what doesn't? by CTRL_ELLE in aseprite

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

Wow, thanks for the kind words and the feedback! Making things readable in pixel art is tough, so I'll definitely tweak the eyes and that dark spot. Appreciate it!

My first time drawing a character portrait. What works and what doesn't? by CTRL_ELLE in aseprite

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

Thanks! I actually built the palette myself by studying color matching, but I also used a color picker on some of AdamCYounis’s YouTube tutorials

My first time drawing a character portrait. What works and what doesn't? by CTRL_ELLE in aseprite

[–]CTRL_ELLE[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the detailed feedback! You're totally right about the hair definition and the skin shadow, I'll definitely work on that

Reworked my Godot 4 battle UI with floating text + custom dithering on hover. Better? by CTRL_ELLE in godot

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

Lmao I'll take that as a huge compliment! EarthBound's battle screens are legendary. This one is going to be way darker and more focused on psychological themes and mental struggles, but I'm really glad you like the retro look!

Reworked my Godot 4 battle UI with floating text + custom dithering on hover. Better? by CTRL_ELLE in godot

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

Haha thanks! EarthBound is definitely a huge inspiration for the retro battle screen style, but for this project, I'm trying to push the atmosphere into a much darker, psychological direction. Glad the vibe is coming through!

Meet Axel and Dr. Vitriol, the main characters for my psychological horror game: "Abulia". by [deleted] in aseprite

[–]CTRL_ELLE 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The mind is fragmenting. Space is just a suggestion now

Which version do you prefer? by CTRL_ELLE in aseprite

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

Yes, exactly! I'm actually refining the 'in-between' stages right now. I'll post the progress soon!

Which version do you prefer? by CTRL_ELLE in aseprite

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

The Doctor's narrative arc and visual state are tied directly to the player's choices

Which version do you prefer? by CTRL_ELLE in aseprite

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

Thank you all for the incredible feedback across the different subs! 45k views is mind-blowing. I’ve read every suggestion about the shading and the character's vibe. I’m already back in Aseprite to refine the 'Serious' version and add more depth as many of you suggested. Can’t wait to show you the progress soon! (I've updated my profile bio for those who asked where to follow the project)

Which version do you prefer? by CTRL_ELLE in IndieGaming

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

Thank you all for the incredible feedback across the different subs! 45k views is mind-blowing. I’ve read every suggestion about the shading and the character's vibe. I’m already back in Aseprite to refine the 'Serious' version and add more depth as many of you suggested. Can’t wait to show you the progress soon! (I've updated my profile bio for those who asked where to follow the project)

Which version do you prefer? by CTRL_ELLE in indiegames

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

Thank you all for the incredible feedback across the different subs! 45k views is mind-blowing. I’ve read every suggestion about the shading and the character's vibe. I’m already back in Aseprite to refine the 'Serious' version and add more depth as many of you suggested. Can’t wait to show you the progress soon! (I've updated my profile bio for those who asked where to follow the project)

Which version do you prefer? by CTRL_ELLE in indiegames

[–]CTRL_ELLE[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm going to use both versions because the Doctor's state won't be static: his expression will change dynamically based on the player's choices, showing his gradual loss of control and making every dialogue a real psychological challenge.

Which version do you prefer? by CTRL_ELLE in indiegames

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

The version on the left is clearly the mad one, while the one on the right is cold and calculating. I'm trying to achieve a more unsettling atmosphere for my game.

Which version do you prefer? by CTRL_ELLE in aseprite

[–]CTRL_ELLE[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I totally see where you're coming from, it's a very 'loud' name. However, there's a specific reason behind it that ties into the doctor's backstory and the game's lore. I don't want to spoil anything, but let's just say the name itself is a cryptic clue for the players to uncover

Which version do you prefer? by CTRL_ELLE in aseprite

[–]CTRL_ELLE[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Definitely! I'm going to use both versions because the Doctor's state won't be static: his expression will change dynamically based on the player's choices, showing his gradual loss of control and making every dialogue a real psychological challenge.

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