Team ToriiMay 3, 20201 min readDesigning Your AntagonistEvery game needs an antagonist to act as that one key element that gets your story going. An antagonist could be anything ranging from a...
Team ToriiMay 2, 20201 min readDeveloping the Sound of KisetsuA Developer’s Adventure into Music and Sound Every game has a unique sound, which helps flesh out and develop the world of the game....
Team ToriiMay 1, 20202 min readEvolution of Nature-Based MechanicsKisetsu is a Japanese-inspired puzzle, platformer where the player uses powers granted by animal spirits based on the seasons. Each of...
Team ToriiApr 30, 20201 min readSpring: A time for growth and new life.Springtime is signified by blooming flowers, baby animals, budding trees, and other symbols of new life. One of the main symbols for...
Team ToriiApr 29, 20202 min readThe Journey: Level Design ProcessWhen developing the level for Kisetsu, our team looked to popular games from industry, analyzing their principles and elements. Research...
Team ToriiApr 28, 20202 min readCreating Our Protagonist: SuekoCreating the main character for Kisetsu was a long, deliberate process. Sueko’s role evolved from the decision of our setting and focus...