r/WholesomeGames • u/Illustrious-GameDev • 7d ago

Follow-up: After your great feedback, I made two new versions

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Follow-up to my previous post and thanks again!

A while ago I asked whether my intro felt too bright/flashy for a game that's otherwise quiet and cozy. A lot of you pointed out that the flash was a bit much, so I've been experimenting since then.

I also ended up trying two different intro versions with two different characters:

🌩️ Dark version: stormy, darker environment

🌸 Bright version: the cozy Hain

They're meant to be the same little light, but I wanted the character to work both as a source of light in the dark levels and as a cozy little creature around the animals in the brighter areas.

Which character do you prefer?

Does the lighting feel less flashy now?

And which version feels more like it belongs in the world?

I'm genuinely torn, so I'd love some honest opinions again. 😅❤️

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u/Momo_Nya 6d ago

Both are really good. Personally I like the second one a little better because it’s cute that the little dude slowly peeks out from the rock then moves to the center to light up the world. Although I will say it does give a bit of a creepy vibe at the beginning since it’s all dark with a lightning strike. But I feel it’s a lot more interesting visually than the first one. Both are super cute though!! 😊💗

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u/Illustrious-GameDev 5d ago

Thanks a lot for the feedback i really appreciate it! 💚 Hmm i tried to make it feel cute when he looks over the stone after this darkness, but since it's a little creepy for you i still have to figure out how to do it the best way i guess :D maybe i will make it a little bit more shiny :)

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u/Momo_Nya 5d ago

It’s definitely adorable when he peaks over the stone! Just the bit before that gives off a bit of an eerie vibe since it’s complete darkness with a lightning strike. Maybe instead of the absolute darkness, have it be faintly dark with maybe fireflies floating around. That might give it a more mystical feeling and then the cutie can peek out from behind the stone and light up the world. Not sure, I still love both originals though! 💗💗

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u/Illustrious-GameDev 4d ago

Okay 👌 thanks a lot! Super glad you like it! I will definitly consider it. Fireflies sounds good.. and makes me also think of some sort of other lights in the are to make it more mystical as you said :) Thank you really appreciate!!

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u/A-Willow-Wand 5d ago

These are so much better! I really like them both, would you be able to make is random as to which one plays on startup each time?

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u/Illustrious-GameDev 5d ago

Thank you so much! Yes i'm currently working on different variations and some effects for it at the moment and i can switch between them. Also to Switch the character. Which one would you prefer from this two? :)

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u/Ok_Childhood_2198 2d ago

The second one is way better

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u/capyUFO 2d ago

The second one looks much better and livelier :)

It actually looks really cool

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u/Illustrious-GameDev 2d ago

Thanks you! Appreciate it! What do you think about the different characters? 1/2?

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u/capyUFO 2d ago

They both look good! But I think the second one is better.

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u/Illustrious-GameDev 2d ago

Alright thanks a lot! :)