Piston Hyundai
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You'd have to be insane to not go with Character 3.
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New Bloodstained screenshots show significant graphical update, devs ask for feedback
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lowhighkang_LHK
Member
3/3! I wish they weighted your vote by how much you contributed to the campaign
What if Deep Silver's president likes CS 1? We can't risk it.
tav7623
Member
Atm I'm kinda torn between Character 1/Background 3 and Character 3/Background 1, I like the cel shaded look but none of the backgrounds are (as far as I can tell) done in the same style (cel shaded) so the cel shaded look for the character (to me at least) really sticks out like a sore thumb.
Astral Dog
Member
Character 1 just looks, incomplete imo like the model is pure polygons and shows its flaws, cel shaded looks more advanced and goes with the art style a bit more.
I personally think that the contrast works to its benefit. She's so vibrant in Character 3.
They can make the backgrounds fit better during development, but they can't make Miriam look more like CS3 if CS1 wins, think about it TT_TT
BubblegumCrisis
Member
Character style 3 looks like a warpsharp filter and a heavy DVNR algorithm copulated and that was the result. Gaudy as fuck.
Character style 1 has actual texture detail, lovely subdued tones, and doesn't hide behind a mountain of ugly filters.
Character style 1 has actual texture detail, lovely subdued tones, and doesn't hide behind a mountain of ugly filters.
DXLelouch153
Banned
shes doing a Jojo pose too
texhnolyze
Banned
And character style 1 looks better on actual gameplay.
Style 3 is missing shadow, which is quite jarring for me. Perhaps it's due to the filters?1
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character 3 is too good. It makes everything else look bland. I'll side with 3/3, but if they went with Character 1, they should go with background 3.
Maybe they need to give a think outline to aeverything else.
Also this seems pretty 3D looking. I thouhgt they were going to make it fake 2D? NOt that it's a problem, just curious.
Maybe they need to give a think outline to aeverything else.
Also this seems pretty 3D looking. I thouhgt they were going to make it fake 2D? NOt that it's a problem, just curious.
I'm torn. I like background style 1 best, because I like the warmer colors, but I like the shadows and lighting of background style 3.
The colors on character style 3 is a bit too extreme, but I think overall character style 3 is the better direction. But it looks best with background style 3.
Overall, 1/1 from afar looks more like a flat 2D image, while 3/3, despite character 3, is very sharp and looks more 3D from afar. So basically 1/1 looks best together and likewise 3/3. Furthermore, background 1 highlights things on the right side of the image more, making the platforms pop out and be more visible, whilst background shader 3 makes objects on the left side more pronounced.
I'd like to see some sort of compromise or mix between both styles for both. Maybe closer to background 1 and character 3.
The colors on character style 3 is a bit too extreme, but I think overall character style 3 is the better direction. But it looks best with background style 3.
Overall, 1/1 from afar looks more like a flat 2D image, while 3/3, despite character 3, is very sharp and looks more 3D from afar. So basically 1/1 looks best together and likewise 3/3. Furthermore, background 1 highlights things on the right side of the image more, making the platforms pop out and be more visible, whilst background shader 3 makes objects on the left side more pronounced.
I'd like to see some sort of compromise or mix between both styles for both. Maybe closer to background 1 and character 3.
Locuza
Member
100% agree.
But after comparing Char 1 and Char 3, you can't go with Char 1.
I hope Character 3 is elected and the developers instantly realize how unfitting the backgrounds are and improve them.
Also the character-lightning needs work with Character 3.
It looks too bright in the environment.
Spieler Eins
Member
Seems like anyone can vote
3/3
It's not "fake 2D". They've always advertised 2.5D, like Strider or Guilty Gear Xrd.
Zombie James
Banned
They all look great. Wonder why they don't keep them all and make it user-selectable?
BubblegumCrisis
Member
Definitely. character style 3 doesn't fit the environments of the world at all.
texhnolyze
Banned
I guess it's just a one screen example.
By doing that for the whole game, they'll have double amount of work for the game.
Father_Brain
Banned
Oh, good, it actually looks like a current-gen UE4 game now.
CrispyBoar
Banned
3/3 for me.
The ribbons were a good idea. All good Metroidvanias need a flowing clothing attachment to give them a sense of movement
When you put like this yeah that change makes a lot of sense.
LOL
Good so its not just me <3
Needs some sound text on the image
Ryouji Gunblade
Member
Character 3 needs more shading to fit the environment. Background colors need to be carefully chosen for the Castlevania mood.
Oublieux
Member
I actually prefer Shader #3 for the up close screenshots of the protagonist but Shader #1 for the full, side scrolling viewpoint screenshots. Shader #3 makes the protagonist seem somewhat washed out in the full view whereas Shader #1 blends in more naturally in comparison.
Considering we are likely playing the game in the full, side scrolling viewpoint the majority of the time, I lean towards Shader #1.
Considering we are likely playing the game in the full, side scrolling viewpoint the majority of the time, I lean towards Shader #1.
Primethius
Banned
Character style 1 looks much better in gameplay but style 3 much better close-up.
Damn it. All the backgrounds look good though.
Damn it. All the backgrounds look good though.
Like the hat?
Banned
3/3 for days
Slamtastic
Member
3/3
You can give more detailed feedback in the survey, choose 1/3 and talk about the specific points of the other shaders you'd like to see implemented in the one you chose!
It wasn't the binary shader vote that lead them to the amazing looking shader 3, after all. It was the more thorough optional feedback.
Remembrance
Member
Changed my mind to go with background 3 as well in the end.
The Technomancer
card-carrying scientician
Daaaaamn I like what I see
Pitch Black Flint
Member
3/3 is perfect! It's just what I was hoping for. I no longer have any doubts about how good this will turn out. In IGA we trust.
Yeah, I considered that. It's good of you to mention it. I'll have to detail and phrase my feedback carefully.
texhnolyze
Banned
Indeed.
People should focus on the gameplay screens, not the close up ones. We're going to see her in the actual gameplay most of the time, right?
Anyway to redo this but labeling which combo of character/background shader is being used?
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
3 and 3 for me, easily. I love it.
MagnaderAlpha
Member
Okay, this looks ilke a helluva LARGE improvement from the last update. And dammit, that cel-shaded Character type 3.... sooooo good! Background types, I don't mind. Type 3 is the one that's more rosier, right? It's not as much of a stark contrast compared to the previous update, and as of right now, either background types will do.