Dev Diary #02: Defining Kaodi’s art pipeline
🧵 Today we're revealing Kaodi's unique art direction journey. From day one, we wanted to create something that would stand out in the market. Here's how Jiale, our art director, didi it!👇
1️⃣ Our previous games like Nhiol (3D lowpoly) and Myth Tales (2D pixel art) gave us experience in different styles. But for Kaodi, we needed something fresh that helped us define our visual identity.
2️⃣ Recognizing our team's strengths and limitations, we searched for an approach that would allow us to create something distinctive and doable. 🔍
3️⃣ That's when we discovered 2.5D pixel art (or "low-spec"). This technique expands traditional pixel art by adding depth and dimension, bringing an extra layer of visual charm while staying within our technical comfort zone. 💡
4️⃣ For KAODI's artistic direction, we drew inspiration from Eastern art, particularly Chinese ink paintings. This traditional art form's distinctive monochromatic style perfectly complements our game's themes and narrative. ⚔️
5️⃣ Our technical pipeline uses Crocotile3D, a specialized software for creating 3D pixel art. This allows us to model in 3D while texturing in 2D pixel art—all in one program. Every asset follows a strict pixel grid to maintain visual coherence. 🖌️
Want to see how this unique art style comes together? Check out KAODI on Steam! 🎮👇
https://store.steampowered.com/app/33255
1️⃣ Our previous games like Nhiol (3D lowpoly) and Myth Tales (2D pixel art) gave us experience in different styles. But for Kaodi, we needed something fresh that helped us define our visual identity.
2️⃣ Recognizing our team's strengths and limitations, we searched for an approach that would allow us to create something distinctive and doable. 🔍
3️⃣ That's when we discovered 2.5D pixel art (or "low-spec"). This technique expands traditional pixel art by adding depth and dimension, bringing an extra layer of visual charm while staying within our technical comfort zone. 💡
4️⃣ For KAODI's artistic direction, we drew inspiration from Eastern art, particularly Chinese ink paintings. This traditional art form's distinctive monochromatic style perfectly complements our game's themes and narrative. ⚔️
5️⃣ Our technical pipeline uses Crocotile3D, a specialized software for creating 3D pixel art. This allows us to model in 3D while texturing in 2D pixel art—all in one program. Every asset follows a strict pixel grid to maintain visual coherence. 🖌️
Want to see how this unique art style comes together? Check out KAODI on Steam! 🎮👇https://store.steampowered.com/app/33255