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

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. the red one featured in the below clip) to better match the overall vibe and aesthetic of the level itself. link] Rigging / Animation. Directional Dashes. Combat Combos.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MARCH 20, 2021

This week, Cass continued chipping away at the base model for the Cathedral, adding a secret attic area that will house an important NPC you'll will meet along your journey. Stay tuned to hear more about the Cathedral and the mysterious attic NPC in future social posts and development blogs! link] Programming. link] Sound Design.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Both Lead Level Designer Tiffany and Level Designer Ian spent a majority of this sprint working on said secret project, and while we can't show you progress shots from that project just yet, we can show you a bunch of gorgeous screenshots and clips from the vertical slice. They were instead created by a special NPC for a specific purpose.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

In our last issue, we showed off Nicholas's progress on the details he's added to give this NPC the signature Keozan look. Here's a look at some of the issues in action, followed by a clip Ian snagged after fixing one of the "problem child" areas. Here are a few clips to show off some of these camera adjustments.

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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. Check it out!

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

APRIL 21, 2021

One such creature featured in Kristala is a sweet and gentle Hemani named Cloudette, an NPC you'll encounter in a unique level area called The Hermitage. The last concept we were able to cross off our list this sprint is a character concept featuring a jolly and loveable Ana NPC named Neil of Nisarga. Sound Design.

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