PreMortem.Games

JANUARY 24, 2024

Back in 2019, I was wasting time on Reddit and came across a short clip from a demo in r/indiegaming”, says Myllys. “I I thought that the core mechanic in this 2D game was extraordinary, so I contacted the developers. The Swap The initial idea that ignited the project was the core mechanic: The Swap.

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Radiator Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2022

And among the video clips there's an awfully convenient ratio of raw behind the scenes rehearsal footage vs. expensive finished setpiece production footage -- which gets a sort of wink wink lampshading treatment, but still dispels a bit of the otherwise strong "this is how movies get made" magic for me. Pro-tip: play with a gamepad.)

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

AUGUST 31, 2021

Though it's not exactly a weapon, per se, the gorgeous shield Nick created below still possesses the signature bronze details, gears, and other mechanical elements that help embody the overall Kota aesthetic. the red one featured in the below clip) to better match the overall vibe and aesthetic of the level itself. Directional Dashes.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

If you're familiar with some of Kristala's backstory and lore, you may already know that the general aesthetic for our rodent-like Kotakayans takes inspiration from a sort of mechanical, steampunk vibe, which you can definitely see in the weapons Nick designed below. Here are a few clips to show off some of these camera adjustments.

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Keith Burgun

APRIL 10, 2023

This concept of “secret” doesn’t really make sense in a strategy game, contest, or a puzzle. Secrets are hidden, but findable parts of a game that help give games a sense that there is “more than meets the eye” and that this is a world , not just a content delivery mechanism.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MARCH 23, 2022

We’ll be sharing some clips from David’s recording sesh for Hiratrola—plus many more making-the-trailer goodies—over on the Kristala Patreon hub , so join us over there if you’d like to snag some exclusive Kristala content you definitely won’t find anywhere else. Music is an important piece of the Kristala puzzle. Concept Art.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

As we move closer and closer to completing the vertical slice for Kristala, our dev team has been working hard to finish all the designs, models, and mechanics that will be featured in Dalamase, the level area that's featured in the slice. Music is an important piece of the Kristala puzzle.

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