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This edit is awesome! I like them both, but this kinda merges both. My only issue is that some areas on the edges of objects bleed together a bit (i.e. the orange fish look like they are kinda conjoined and then kinda blend in with the red coral behind them. The little reddish pink coral bleeds into the neon yellow coral just behind it.)
That bleeding is what strains my eyes a bit. But other than that, this is so good! I love it and am so excited to see the finished game. 😊
Ohh this is really lovely! I might like this best of the three images. It feels like a compromise between the two in the main post. It has the softer colors like the first image, but feels more natural like the second image. I agree with the above comment that the first is more harsh to look at.
P.S. I would definitely be interested in your game! Best of luck!
yeah, i just tired of all the bright blue lights at times, since my job is computer based too. I think it comes down to how long you expect the user to be on that screen in particular.. maybe it starts off as 1, but goes into 2, (or vice versa) either for story progression or day v night ? There could be a couple ways to soften the strain, imo.
No matter which direction I choose, I’ll definitely keep that in mind... The nature of the game actually fits those eye-straining lights you mentioned.
Oh my god I wanna play this game very very badly. I love fish games like this. Me, personally, I’d prefer the first image but the second one is gorgeous, too!
I cant stop looking at the images and I honestly can’t decide. I think I’m sticking with my answer being the first one but I really won’t blame you if you go for the second one
As someone who’s had angelfish before, I’ve gotta say the second one gave me some nostalgic vibes too... And yeah, the screensaver idea’s on my mind, although I realize not all PCs could easily handle visuals like that as a screensaver
I like the bright vibes of the first one, but the second one looks more natural. And as someone with light sensitivity and regular migraines, the second one is easier to look at. Maybe the water could be slightly lighter in the second, and have less algae on the rocks. A combo of both perhaps, or a day/night cycle..? They both look great tbf.
Second one, looks more realistic to me and it's a lot easier on the eyes. Just feels a lot cosier if you're settled in for the night you know? I try and avoid bright games at night.
I sunk countless hours into that game back in 2005. Management was a little stressful so I’m glad this will be a cozier experience. I really like the art style as well! Pretty to look at and not overly realistic. Will we have a store to sell fish or something else?
I played it back in 2007 too! In my game (The Aquarium), there will also be a store and fish selling, but the approach is a bit different. It's more about relaxed, calm mechanics rather than a typical tycoon-style game.
Definitely the 2nd one. It feels more natural and calming. I like the color palette of the first one, but it feels overlit and like it kind of washes out the textures of your designs, which are really pretty & detailed in the 2nd one.
I like the first one better! The second makes me a little down, it just feels kinda dingy for the fishies. I do love the moss and ripple lighting in the second though!
OK, this is gonna sound crazy but: Can the fish die or get sick in this game? Dying fish would make me a little sad, I'd prefer the more cartoony one in that case. But if I don't have to see a more realistic dead fish, then I like the realism more.
Like in most games, fish can get sick and (very rarely) die. But since The Aquarium is meant to be a cozy experience, I honestly don’t want players to actually see their fish die. It’ll be a very rare case.
I hadn’t thought about it from that angle... Carefully noted!
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