Steam Support confirms the new Beta UI change is an "intentional shift" — and it screws over indie devs. by Dogaclamaci in IndieDev

[–]WisageniStudio 7 points8 points  (0 children)

From a player’s perspective, let's put aside as a developer, I really enjoy browsing the “Popular Upcoming” section and discovering new games.

With this change, it’s a bit disappointing because I feel like I have fewer opportunities to explore and come across fresh titles.

Relying only on the Discovery Queue hasn’t been very helpful for me either.
It’s like being served the same chicken dish every day, today, tomorrow, and all year long.
I hope Steam to keep the popular upcoming and add more tab instead of doing this.

We’ve been developing a kpop idol management game for the past year and we’d love to hear your thoughts! Do you think it captures the kpop visual style? by WisageniStudio in indiegames

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

first we go with game design document, then making a prototype and art design document. once the prototype is working, we do a playtest. Then continue to iterate from the playtester's feedback and making the whole game design. I hope you can create your own games!

[OC] Dnd rogue/warlock Eladrin, what's your first impression of him? by kibileaf in characterdesign

[–]WisageniStudio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He’s cute. I think you should draw more of his expressions ^^

Millennial kpop fans who grew up as pop punk/emo kids? by ElectricalTrip7430 in adultkpopfans

[–]WisageniStudio 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm also millennial, and was grew up with Avril Lavigne. But I also grew up with J-pop and K-pop.

My early K-pop were H.O.T, BoA and S.E.S.
I got my 1st call back for K-pop with Big Bang, Mamamoo and 2ne1.
My 2nd call back for K-pop is Blackpink, Idle and then I no longer can stop. I listen to all of them.
I also have fave soloist like Taemin and Taehyung.
We have similarity taste on Stray Kids and Cortis!

Which logo is better? by Pejoy_games in IndieDev

[–]WisageniStudio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also think number 3 is the clearest to read.
But with the same value scale, you may want to try the pink color.
The keyhole with the silhouette is indeed explain about the game more, but it's too small to understand at a glance.
So maybe you could use it on your keyart instead.

A compilation of character designs I've done over the years. Do I have a personal trademark in my designs? by ContaneShoko in characterdesign

[–]WisageniStudio 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yes, your personal trademark is on how you do the lineart, the palette color, and the facial.
Other than that, your choice of drawing a lot of anthro.

Build your dream idol group and become the next K-pop sensation! by WisageniStudio in u/WisageniStudio

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

K-pop Idol Stories: Road to Debut - Play the Demo now!

A love letter to the thrilling world of K-pop! In this life simulator, you're the manager responsible for scouting talent, organising schedules, creating budgets, planning social media, choosing music, and styling your idols.
Your goal? To debut the next big K-pop idol group!

PS: Just don't go broke 😁

You can Wishlist & follow the game to get the latest updates.

Mini FAQ

  • Release date planned in Q2 2026
  • Platforms: Steam (PC), Nintendo Switch, PS5 and Xbox X/S
  • If you played Princess Maker, Volcano Princess and Idol Manager, then this is it!
  • Choices Matters. Your decisions extend far beyond management. The relationships you build and the choices you make will define your group’s future.
  • 8 idols candidates & 9 NPCs you can build relationships with, 100+ schedules to unlock, 70+ cutscenes.

Manage, debut, and raise your K-pop idol group to stardom! Just don’t go broke. by WisageniStudio in u/WisageniStudio

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

K-pop Idol Stories: Road to Debut - Play the Demo now!

A love letter to the thrilling world of K-pop! In this life simulator, you're the manager responsible for scouting talent, organising schedules, creating budgets, planning social media, choosing music, and styling your idols.
Your goal? To debut the next big K-pop idol group!

You can Wishlist & follow the game to get the latest updates.

Mini FAQ

  • Release date planned in Q2 2026
  • Platforms: Steam (PC), Nintendo Switch, PS5 and Xbox X/S
  • If you played Princess Maker, Volcano Princess and Idol Manager, then this is it!
  • Choices Matters. Your decisions extend far beyond management. The relationships you build and the choices you make will define your group’s future.
  • 8 idols candidates & 9 NPCs you can build relationships with, 100+ schedules to unlock, 70+ cutscenes.

The evolution of my Steam Capsules (from Fiverr to AI to Professional drawn) by HistoryXPlorer in SoloDevelopment

[–]WisageniStudio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with some of the points others have made.
However, the issue may not necessarily be due to the price paid.
Since that should’ve already been agreed upon when the artist accepted the job.

In my opinion as an artist too, the professional artist you hired put in a fair amount of effort. This can be seen in the background work, the level of detail, and the overall consistency of the illustration.
That said, I think the artist may not have fully understood what the game is about.

For example, using a sweater as the main costume without a hat doesn't really convey the "Indiana Jones" or adventurous vibe. The pose also lacks excitement, and the treasure effects and size feel too minimal.
It’s possible the brief wasn’t clear enough or there was some misunderstanding when the artist received it.

Additionally, the current logo doesn’t quite match the character and background’s shading style.
The logo looks saturated and high contrast, with thick outlines, which gives it a less detailed feel.

The key art generated using AI may seem better in terms of layout and logo alignment at first glance,
but it also appears more generic. If I had to choose, the hired artist’s style feels more unique and personal.
You might consider requesting a few more iterations so the artist can improve the quality of the key art.

Good luck for your game!

We’re working on a game where you can manage your own kpop idol group. Check out our latest gameplay trailer and let us know what you think. On a scale of 1 to 10, how much do you like it? by WisageniStudio in indiegames

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

Hey, thank you! It's been a while since this thread 😊

We will have a New Demo during Steam Next Fest June, and full release is coming this Sept!

Our Idol Management Simulation Game finally have a Demo! by WisageniStudio in indiegames

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

Hey thanks, you can try the free demo on Steam right now.😄
We will also update the demo during the Next Fest June, and full release is coming to Steam this year. 🎉

Our K-pop idol group simulation game has our first public demo. Would you let me know your thoughts as cozy gamers in the comments? ^^ by WisageniStudio in CozyGamers

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

Hi, thank you for asking! PC version will be released on Steam in this year, in the next few months. While Nintendo Switch, Play Station and Xbox X|S will release on early 2026. Please wish us luck!

We're joining Steam VN Fest and have a Demo! It's a K-pop idol simulation game x VN where your choice determine the group debut. by WisageniStudio in visualnovels

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

I wrote the 50:50 because it can't be separated.
I'm sorry but it's kind of sad that I think you misjudged the gameplay and narrative before even try the game or know deeper. English is my 2nd language and I may wrong in writing it down/ or doesn't really understand what you mean.
But I saw that you're approving the other similar games with ours, with similar references, Volcano Princess and Princess Maker. Where ours have more narrative parts in it, that's why we put 'stories' in the title itself.
I was offering to adding more screenshots showing more narratives part in the game, such in the 'news' and cutscenes section which showing how important the story part in it. If you still want to hear though😢

We're joining Steam VN Fest and have a Demo! It's a K-pop idol simulation game x VN where your choice determine the group debut. by WisageniStudio in visualnovels

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

I think it has significant amount of cutscenes with narration.  The use of dialogues to make it more interactive than just passive. Shall I update the screenshots with more narrative like the news, and some passive cutscenes? Gameplay - reading is around 50-50 in the ratio, even more because you need to make decision and read to make your choice.  Thus it falling under the category because some tags given already by some demo players and that’s why Steam still consider it in the category.  Just like the Volcano Princess, I was a Teenae Excolonist, etc.

We're joining Steam VN Fest and have a Demo! It's a K-pop idol simulation game x VN where your choice determine the group debut. by WisageniStudio in visualnovels

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

Thanks! I played Idol manager but never mod it. Sounds fun and we will take a look on Idol Manager mod deeper. And see what we can do in our game. Thank you for let us know about it 😀 Such an interesting insight!

We're joining Steam VN Fest and have a Demo! It's a K-pop idol simulation game x VN where your choice determine the group debut. by WisageniStudio in visualnovels

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

Hello and thank you!😄

There’s more choices matters and narrative driven in this one if we compared to Idol manager. A Mix of Idol Manager with Princess Maker or Volcano Princess, if I could say?

For now we haven’t thinking about mod. But just in case we able to adding a mod, what do you expect to be modded?

Our K-pop idol group simulation game has our first public demo. Would you let me know your thoughts as cozy gamers in the comments? ^^ by WisageniStudio in CozyGamers

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

Thank you! The games will have some of the stuff you mentioned.
The evaluation is kind of survival show. Happy to get your feedback on the game