The Kingsport Cases is a fully procedurally generated survival horror game set in late 19th century Lovecraftian lore. This week, our technical lead and 3D artist talks about generating procedural maps and creating a visual style for NPCs.
"Having a level is nice, but it will only get us so far. Sure, the player can wander through a Victorian mansion, but that's not nearly as interesting as a proper game. The difference is the critical objects scattered carefully through the level."
Link: Generating a Procedural World
In his Vlog, he talks about the careful process required in creating a unique art style for a horror game while accepting the limitations of his artistic ability and his time.
In other news, check out our latest concept art and then finally, our finalized development schedule!
And yes, you did read right; we are releasing a free-to-play alpha demo just next month! So stay tuned and for more frequent updates check out our site or give us a follow on facebook and twitter. Thanks for reading!
