1/7/2023 0 Comments Keeperrl graphics![]() ![]() And the visual design of the characters makes distinguishing classes difficult. QW has similar issues in that the character design isn't very distinctive: without those horrible colored circles you can't tell friend from foe. That's a huge mistake in visual design-and that is the fault of the designer not the artist. I must have looked at the Avernum picture half a dozen times and actually missed the 3 other characters in the picture other than the cloak and the dragon. There are two problems: 1) the poor art actually causes one significant design fault and 2) I think the problem is actually that his art is too good in places.ġ) If you look at Avernum 3 and Queen's Wish, the characters you are supposed to control don't "stick out" visually. But if that's the case, he should just admit that, rather than hiding behind his choice to use a top-down perspective. Maybe the insult is unintentional, because he genuinely can't tell the difference himself. It's also insulting to the artists who worked on those games, producing better results in a similar budget. It's an insulting strawman to say that the people criticizing his art would also reject these other games with simple art. Even Ultima V shades one side of its walls, something none of his games have accomplished based on these screenshots. (Screenshot of Atari Adventure) - "If you don't like it, maybe the problem is you."Īpart from maybe(!) Atari Adventure, all of those games look far better than Queen's Wish. (Screenshot of Baba is You) - "If a game that looks like this can be a hit, maybe there can be room for me?" ![]() "Queen's Wish has a very retro square-tile top-down view, reminiscent of old Ultima games, old Pokemon games." (Screenshot of Ultima V) - "This is what looks normal to me" I think it's these quotes in particular that are the most pitchfork-worthy of the lot: However, at regular intervals throughout this article, he feels the need to accuse his critics of also disliking other games with simple art. If he only was talking about his own art, then fewer people would be rubbed the wrong way. ![]()
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