When it gets like this, it's usually a sign that I need some kind of break, which I'm realizing I haven't had in a minute. Life stuff through December, followed by MAG, followed by a new thing at work, followed by ~wedding planning~ 😮‍💨

I went to a few pixel art talks as well, by Syd Silberman, @isadora.codes and @saint11.art, and appreciated, too, the creativity we can access within constraints. I'm hoping to explore that more myself as I dabble in more projects.

Some trends I notice: warm palettes, charming sprites, and a cozy typeface are what draw me in; synesthetic sounds, pattern recognition, smart dialogue, hints of worlds beyond what's onscreen are what make me linger.

Yes I did and I loved it! I thought the characters were so charming, and the art was warm and inviting. It had me thinking how so many games with a touch of sci-fi lean into the dreary post-apocalypse, but it was so refreshing to see a robot in a bright island with healthy relationships 😅