...or maybe both of these things?
(http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/3905/mietzo.png)
Something you could call a graphical (test-)"re-interpretation" of my first game on AGS in 2005 that was never finished. Back then I tried to make a game with cutting edge animations and sierra-esque graphics and was way too ambitious about everything. I didn`t like it because it never came close to what I imagined. (I also was 11 at the time)
Nowadays, as my drawing skills have greatly improved, I just try to make everything seem like it was designed by a kid with little skills who just wanted to make a nice game and had fun doing it. :)
I like this idea, because I now can make backgrounds and animations in a extremely short time and even get away with that. I myself like this style, it has such a childish and cheerful charme, which ironically I tried to avoid when I was 11.
This looks AMAZINGLY CUTE. I think u should be happy with it.
I like it. Hope you finish a game with this character and in this style one day.
I also liked the look of your "King's Cat" back in the old days. ;)
Add detail. Lots of it.
I think they'll do, and even feel quite unique. But not while they're so empty.
I think the style works really well for outside locations! Simple, yes, but it really looks cheerful, colourful and "childish" in a good way. The inside location, for some reason, looks not so nice. It could be the colours, or maybe it's just that I'd expect a bit more perspective and detail in a closed room.
By all means, keep that style- it really is quite unique, and if oyou are comfortable/happy with it AND it is speedy... well, triple win.
Also- who's the guy in your avatar, I have seen him somewhere and can't remember where...
Quote from: Ghost on Tue 29/11/2011 13:16:05
Also- who's the guy in your avatar, I have seen him somewhere and can't remember where...
I think... http://www.zeldawiki.org/Morshu
Effective and not ugly at all! Especially the outdoor locations, they are charmingly cute.
this definitely has its own feel, and I like it!
I agree, the style has character so to speak :D
Quote from: MMMorshew on Mon 28/11/2011 20:12:11
Nowadays, as my drawing skills have greatly improved, I just try to make everything seem like it was designed by a kid with little skills who just wanted to make a nice game and had fun doing it. :)
Can I borrow this line to justify my not-so-remarkable drawing skills? ;)
Just kidding. I really do agree that purposely giving the background a childish look can be effective sometimes, and save lots of time. I don't know what your game is about, but looking at the character I think of some kind of fairytale, so both the backgrounds and him fit.
On a side note, I can truly relate to the story of your early attempts at making an adventure game, and so I wish you a good luck for your project.