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Why we've changed the art style of Irony Curtain?
The before screenshots weve shown are undoubtedly the ones that look brilliant detailed backgrounds, vibrant colours and original characters. And thats the whole point. It looked awesome on static graphics but the puzzles and navigating through the level seemed frustrating just BECAUSE of all those things. When everything is so detailed every object fights for your attention so it feels like pixel hunting all the time. It is crucial for us to have the best possible gameplay without any frustrations and unfortunately, the previous style caused a lot of it. One of Irony Curtain's minigames: the very detailed BEFORE (left) version and simpler AFTER (right) version
The characters in the early prototype we've were made with a technique called cutout animation, a form of stop-motion animation that uses flat objects (think about the paper theatre that youve probably played as a child) . Right now Evan and other characters from the game are animated in a traditional stop-motion way that requires simpler textures on the models. And simpler textures mean simpler art style everywhere in order to keep the project consistent. BEFORE:
AFTER:
When Evan first arrives at the Leaders Heart Hotel, hes overwhelmed by its monumentality and splendor. The location should reflect that, so weve decided to add a lot of empty space and make the character look really small in comparison to the building. There are locations in the game that didnt change that much though (e.g., Evans bathroom in the hotel room), weve only adjusted them to the current style of the game. BEFORE:
AFTER:
In the next episode of Behind Irony Curtain, well show you the creative process behind creating the locations in Irony Curtain. Stay tuned!
[ 2018-12-28 15:09:28 CET ] [ Original post ]
Comrades!
Some time ago we showed you how Irony Curtain looked in the early prototype phase and how it looks like now.
Today wed like to talk a little bit more about the reasons behind the change and the whole creative process. Its no doubt that Irony Curtain came a long way from the times when it was just a prototype called simply Matryoshka.
There are three main reasons why weve decided to simplify the art style:
1. The previous style looked great but it didnt play well
The before screenshots weve shown are undoubtedly the ones that look brilliant detailed backgrounds, vibrant colours and original characters. And thats the whole point. It looked awesome on static graphics but the puzzles and navigating through the level seemed frustrating just BECAUSE of all those things. When everything is so detailed every object fights for your attention so it feels like pixel hunting all the time. It is crucial for us to have the best possible gameplay without any frustrations and unfortunately, the previous style caused a lot of it. One of Irony Curtain's minigames: the very detailed BEFORE (left) version and simpler AFTER (right) version
2. Weve changed the way we animate characters
The characters in the early prototype we've were made with a technique called cutout animation, a form of stop-motion animation that uses flat objects (think about the paper theatre that youve probably played as a child) . Right now Evan and other characters from the game are animated in a traditional stop-motion way that requires simpler textures on the models. And simpler textures mean simpler art style everywhere in order to keep the project consistent. BEFORE:
AFTER:
3. We want the art style to be a part of how we tell the story
When Evan first arrives at the Leaders Heart Hotel, hes overwhelmed by its monumentality and splendor. The location should reflect that, so weve decided to add a lot of empty space and make the character look really small in comparison to the building. There are locations in the game that didnt change that much though (e.g., Evans bathroom in the hotel room), weve only adjusted them to the current style of the game. BEFORE:
AFTER:
In the next episode of Behind Irony Curtain, well show you the creative process behind creating the locations in Irony Curtain. Stay tuned!
[ 2018-12-28 15:09:28 CET ] [ Original post ]
Crime Secrets: Crimson Lily
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Developer
Artifex Mundi
Publisher
2016-07-14
Release
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🎹🖱️Keyboard + Mouse
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(256 reviews)
The Game includes VR Support
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Fantastic hidden object puzzle adventure game from the creators of Enigmatis and Grim Legends!
Crime Secrets: Crimson Lily is a captivating blend of hidden object challenges, puzzle solving, and daring detective work.
When a grim murder interrupts a private detective's vacation at the very gate to the hotel at which she was going to stay, she puts her plans for R&R on hold and sets out to do what she does best: solve violent crimes. All she has to go on is a single clue: a mysterious paper lily attached to the victim's frozen body. Could it be the killer's calling card?
Crime Secrets: Crimson Lily features more than 30 stunning hand-painted hidden object scenes set within a snowy environment!
Cut off by a blizzard and left to her own devices, the protagonist will need to put her detective skills to work as she questions possible witnesses, searches for clues, and follows a trail that leads her deep into the dirty dealings of a small town filled with big fish and other enigmatic characters.
Find clues in the game's unique Detective Mode to solve the mystery!
Was the tragic death of a young journalist, Lilly, a few years back only an accident, or was it somehow connected to the mysterious new murder? Is the killer trying to send a sinister message? If so, why, and to whom?
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Crime Secrets: Crimson Lily is a captivating blend of hidden object challenges, puzzle solving, and daring detective work.
When a grim murder interrupts a private detective's vacation at the very gate to the hotel at which she was going to stay, she puts her plans for R&R on hold and sets out to do what she does best: solve violent crimes. All she has to go on is a single clue: a mysterious paper lily attached to the victim's frozen body. Could it be the killer's calling card?
Crime Secrets: Crimson Lily features more than 30 stunning hand-painted hidden object scenes set within a snowy environment!
Cut off by a blizzard and left to her own devices, the protagonist will need to put her detective skills to work as she questions possible witnesses, searches for clues, and follows a trail that leads her deep into the dirty dealings of a small town filled with big fish and other enigmatic characters.
Find clues in the game's unique Detective Mode to solve the mystery!
Was the tragic death of a young journalist, Lilly, a few years back only an accident, or was it somehow connected to the mysterious new murder? Is the killer trying to send a sinister message? If so, why, and to whom?
Surprising puzzles and unexpected twists!
As it turns out, there's more to the grim story than meets the eye, and not everyone at the hotel is who they appear to be. Will the private investigator manage to track down the culprit?
Take the game with you wherever you go!
Sign up to receive our newsletter and play new hidden object puzzle adventures every month!
Captivating adventures, thrilling stories, impossible tales, and eerie mysteries await in our catalog of hidden object puzzle games!
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Features
- More than 30 hand-painted hidden object scenes set within a snowy environment!
- Find clues in the game's unique Detective Mode!
- Surprising puzzles and unexpected twists!
- Test your reasoning skills in challenging mini games!
- Determine the killer's identity at all costs!
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