Clea 2 will be released on March 25th! As we approach launch day, this feels like a good time to reflect on the original Clea. For the first time, I will dive deep into each chapter and share my design thoughts, things I would change next time etc. If you have not completed Clea, I recommend reading these after a playthrough to avoid spoilers. Okay, to finish up this series, let's dive deep into the three secret chapters cleachaos. The bonus chapters are made with business constraints in mind. A portion of players will never experience these chapters, so the levels will never be designed from the ground up like our core campaign. Meanwhile, existing levels are reused to get the most "buck" out of those assets. The secret chapters were designed to be short. If they were dragged out, we would venture into padding territory. First, we have Florine's story. The maids make their exclusive appearance here (minus the dead ones cleasmug). Something new as a reward for players. Meanwhile, you get to control Florine for a short time. While her controls are the same, it is nonetheless something fresh.
Edmond's chapter goes for something similar. On top of controlling a new character, your own protagonist is now the foe. Not only that, but she is one of the faster characters in the game. A shift in roles is always fun to experience.
Last up, we have Mom's story. As you are hunted throughout the mansion, you most likely wish you could make those Chaos Servants pay. I felt this way as I played Resident Evil 7. Yes, I would pay 50 bucks for a DLC where I can visit Jack again as the Doom Slayer. Mom's chapter offers this stress relief as a reward.
Side chapters provide opportunities to change things up. Play as someone different. Face a unique foe. A change in gameplay. In future titles, I hope to explore other shifts in tone, too. A humorous side quest in an otherwise serious narrative, for instance. Bonus chapters serve to flesh out a game, to exceed promises, and most important, to maximize satisfaction. If you enjoyed your time with Clea 1, please consider wishlisting the sequel: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1257860/Clea_2/ Your support will give Clea 2 a boost, and if you can tell your friends, that would also be super cool. That concludes my deep dive into Clea. Thank you for reading, and for your support. See you in Clea 2 cleasunnies!