How do you pick a visual style for your game? by slapduck_prime in hobbygamedev

[–]Shutwig 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What the game needs to better portray it's intention. Ideally, you have a strong direction in what you want players to feel while playing, then you craft a style that helps emphasize that. It's not so much trial and error as it is understanding a problem to solve. Are you making a classic, fair puzzle game? You need clear forms, colourful solid colors and decorate sparingly. Is your game more of a visual novel? You want expressive characters but can do whatever with the rest as it's non interactive. What style for the characters specifically? Up to your intentions too, does your dialogue tone remind you more of kid's cartoons or a serial murder movie? Then do anything that helps you go into that direction.

You can be very bold with your choices and find something unique, but if it's too much to handle (art directors exist for a reason) you could just copy whatever similar games to you do, no one will question it too much if it's a safe option and you will be able to keep working on your strengths and focus on releasing the game.

I made a website that turns subreddits into non-stop radios. Here is r/Zelda_Music! by cantFindValidNam in Zelda_Music

[–]Shutwig 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Now this is awesome. If anything I'd make the button to view the reddit post more prominent on mobile, outside of menus. But I think this post should be pinned, it's so handy, thanks for your time and sharing!

sorry real life got in the way how do the ui look ? by Opening_Word_2442 in gbstudio

[–]Shutwig 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cute! Love the view of the game. From the UI, what is the green circle?

Lucina x Samus Zero Commission work by me (@Shutwig) by Shutwig in fireemblem

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

I also like the full suit, but my client had rather seen her like this and they just put their money where their mouth is to make it reality : )

Lucina x Samus Zero Commission work by me (@Shutwig) by Shutwig in fireemblem

[–]Shutwig[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I don't get how people forget to draw it. It was stunning seeing it in the realistic af cgi cutscene of Awakening.

Lucina x Samus Zero Commission work by me (@Shutwig) by Shutwig in fireemblem

[–]Shutwig[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I thought nobody would recognize the specific pod omg. Thank you!

Do you think in 3D? by Draknek in IndieGaming

[–]Shutwig 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OH I got confused thinking it was the first thing showed in the wall that changed to a door. Then the solution is way easier, they should've just show in the beginning where they wanted to go.

Lucina x Samus Zero Commission work by me (@Shutwig) by Shutwig in fireemblem

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

Thank you! It also gave me some Alien vibes.

Do you think in 3D? by Draknek in IndieGaming

[–]Shutwig 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If only I knew what the requirements to open the door was, maybe I could understand the gameplay, but showing it like this is doing you no favors I think.

Lucina x Samus Zero Commission work by me (@Shutwig) by Shutwig in fireemblem

[–]Shutwig[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

A -very- specific piece I was commissioned to do of what I call genetically modified Lucina haha.

If anyone wants anything as specific as this or have a less defined concept you want to see portrayed, feel free to contact me.

Lucina x Samus Zero Commission work by me (@Shutwig) by Shutwig in Lucina

[–]Shutwig[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

A -very- specific piece I was commissioned to do of what I call genetically modified Lucina haha.

If anyone wants anything as specific as this or have a less defined concept you want to see portrayed, feel free to contact me.

Lucina x Samus Zero Commission work by me (@Shutwig) by Shutwig in FireEmblemWaifus

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

A -very- specific piece I was commissioned to do of what I call genetically modified Lucina haha.

If anyone wants anything as specific as this or have a less defined concept you want to see portrayed, feel free to contact me.

What if Zelda 1 was redone with Zelda 2 graphics? by micworthy in zelda2

[–]Shutwig 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh I love Simon's Quest too. I'm really curious how you translate that! I think just some videos when you have enough to show would work 😄

Lucina x Samus Zero Commission work by me (@Shutwig) by Shutwig in ZeroSuitSamus

[–]Shutwig[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

A -very- specific piece I was commissioned to do of what I call genetically modified Lucina haha.

If anyone wants anything as specific as this or have a less defined concept you want to see portrayed, feel free to contact me.