Fatal Claw Dev Notes #03
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[/p][p]Hello, everyone![/p][p]We’re back with the third round of our developer’s notes for Fatal Claw, the Metroidvania adventure we’re currently developing.[/p][p][/p][p]In our first and second dev notes, we shared details about our feline protagonist, Kisha, and the world of Fatal Claw. This time, we’re diving into something just as exciting—the survivors and monsters that live in the underground world of the game, and the thought process behind designing them.[/p][p]
[/p][h3]Characters of Fatal Claw[/h3][p]Fatal Claw tells the story of Kisha, a demi-beast cat on a bold journey.[/p][p]From the very beginning, we’ve put a lot of thought into making every character in the game—whether monsters or NPCs—feel alive and captivating.[/p][p][/p][p]We wanted each character to have a distinct animal identity, original design, and color palette that reflected their personality. Even if we couldn’t tell every backstory within the game, we made sure that every character had one. These small details help us shape them into characters players can truly care about.[/p][p][/p][p]In the massive underground world, you'll encounter Ancients from the restored Elord civilization, Commoners who once studied them, and their descendants—each living out a story of their own. From a passionate fennec fox, a chatty gator, a timid lion, to a simplehearted rhino—these survivors all carry hope even in the darkest of times.[/p][p][/p][p]Curious yet? Let’s introduce just a few of them![/p][p]
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[/p][h3]Nia[/h3][p]A fragile but cheerful young girl[/p][p]“My big bro promised me to catch him. So I won’t give it away for now!”[/p][p]
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[/p][h3]Mark[/h3][p]A crocodile running the hardware shop Gatorware in the survivor village[/p][p]“I’m Mark, the third-generation owner of Gatorware and the best underground inventor. This business’s been around for over 100 years!”[/p][p]
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[/p][h3]Lara[/h3][p]A bright and bubbly Commoner[/p][p]“Hey, just the paw-son I was looking for. Look, the water’s boiling. Means the power is back!”[/p][p][/p][p]
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[/p][h3]Masa[/h3][p]A radiant Ancient who survived the plague[/p][p]“Ah, you’re lucky to be here, little wanderer! Come take a look at this!”[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]In Fatal Claw, each region has its own unique monsters with distinct looks and patterns. But these monsters aren’t just enemies—they each have their own personalities and backstories, explaining why they’ve become hostile to the player.[/p][p][/p][p]Ever wondered what turned them into monsters? Or what kind of lives they lived before? Let’s meet a few of them.[/p][p]
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[/p][h3]Satin[/h3][p]It appears to be the strongest infected in the area... Could it be the one that caused the spikes to grow on the collectors’ bodies?[/p][p]
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[/p][h3]Mirkam[/h3][p]An infected rhinoceros clad in sturdy armor, found in the Drilling Site Control Room. Whatever the reason, it seems he’s been stuck here for a long time.[/p][p]
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[/p][h3]Irbes[/h3][p]Swift and elusive, this one moves through the shadows. What could’ve caused its infection?[/p][p]
[/p][p]We’ve got even more survivors and monsters coming your way, each with individual backstories. Stay tuned for more updates from the world of Fatal Claw![/p][p]See you next time![/p][p]![]()
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[/p][h3]Characters of Fatal Claw[/h3][p]Fatal Claw tells the story of Kisha, a demi-beast cat on a bold journey.[/p][p]From the very beginning, we’ve put a lot of thought into making every character in the game—whether monsters or NPCs—feel alive and captivating.[/p][p][/p][p]We wanted each character to have a distinct animal identity, original design, and color palette that reflected their personality. Even if we couldn’t tell every backstory within the game, we made sure that every character had one. These small details help us shape them into characters players can truly care about.[/p][p][/p][p]In the massive underground world, you'll encounter Ancients from the restored Elord civilization, Commoners who once studied them, and their descendants—each living out a story of their own. From a passionate fennec fox, a chatty gator, a timid lion, to a simplehearted rhino—these survivors all carry hope even in the darkest of times.[/p][p][/p][p]Curious yet? Let’s introduce just a few of them![/p][p]
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[/p][p]We’ve got even more survivors and monsters coming your way, each with individual backstories. Stay tuned for more updates from the world of Fatal Claw![/p][p]See you next time![/p][p]
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