Astral Clock Tower Studios

JULY 6, 2020

In addition to implementing death animations, Will also modified our new backstab mechanics to be more in line with the results we were looking for, then worked on ensuring our Stat system properly displays in the crystal menu and properly performs clamps. Concept Art. We recently welcomed a new member to the ACS Games family!

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

AUGUST 31, 2021

link] Concept Art. There's a specific role the damaged piece plays in the Kristala demo's core storyline, and it coincides with an NPC we've been keeping under wraps up until this point. We can't wait to go back again next year! You'll notice that the amulet in the second concept below includes both an intact and broken version.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Concept Art. Now that our concept art team has nearly completed the designs for all existing assets and items in the Kristala build that needed to be replaced with fresh assets, they're now able to move on to creating brand new items that don't yet have 3D counterparts. You can see the three options Nicholas shared with our team below.

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Game Global

JULY 12, 2021

We must understand (and preferably help create and document) the game as a whole: from core mechanics to level design to cinematics, and everything in between. This is a clip of the Heider-Simmel animation. How can I get this NPC to convey a specific emotion if I don’t have that specific animation in my toolbox?

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

AUGUST 5, 2020

MYRTUNA CRYSTAL: As a mysterious clan of necromancers, the Myrtunans are gifted in the art of foresight and knowing. link] It's been awhile since we've unveiled a new character in Kristala.which is why we're super pumped to share the progress our 3D Character Designer, Bianca, has made on the Nisargan forest nymph NPC we've got in the works.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

APRIL 21, 2021

Concept Art. As part of our demo overhaul, we recently welcomed a few new team members into our motley crew in order to help us better establish the dark-fantasy vibe we're going for—including the newest member to our Concept Art team, Harold. He's a merchant NPC you'll meet as you embark on your journey to becoming a Raksaka warrior.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Here's how it works: each month, we share all the progress every branch of development has made as they collectively work towards completing Kristala's vertical slice—from stunning concept art and 3D models to custom animations, level design, and everything in between. Concept Art.

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