Interview: Goddess Order Developers Discuss How to Build a Fantasy RPG World

Pixel Tribe's Goddess Order: A Deep Dive into Pixel Art and Gameplay

This interview with Ilsun (Art Director) and Terron J. (Contents Director) from Pixel Tribe reveals the creative process behind their upcoming Kakao Games title, Goddess Order, a mobile action RPG.

Crafting Pixel Perfection

Droid Gamers: What inspires the pixel sprites?

Ilsun: Goddess Order's high-quality pixel art aims for a console-like feel. Inspiration comes from a vast pool of games and stories, focusing on subtly conveying form and movement through pixel arrangement. Collaboration is key; the initial characters, Lisbeth, Violet, and Jan, emerged from solo work and evolved through team discussions, shaping the game's overall art style. The process involves close collaboration with writers and designers, translating narrative ideas into visually stunning pixel art.

Building a Fantasy World

Droid Gamers: How do you build the fantasy RPG world?

Terron J.: World-building begins with the characters. Lisbeth, Violet, and Jan established the game's foundation. Their stories, developed through collaborative storytelling, shaped the game's narrative and gameplay mechanics. The emphasis on manual controls stems from the characters' inherent strength and the immersive experience of their unfolding biographies.

Designing Combat and Animations

Droid Gamers: How are combat styles and animations designed?

Terron J.: Goddess Order's combat system revolves around three-character turn-based battles using link skills. Design involves defining unique roles for each character (damage dealer, support, etc.) and ensuring strategic battle formations. Careful balancing is crucial to maintain engaging gameplay.

Ilsun: Visual representation is enhanced by considering weapon choice, character appearance, and movement to reflect personality and concept. Despite the 2D pixel art, characters utilize three-dimensional movements, adding depth to the combat. The team uses physical props to study realistic movements for animation accuracy.

Terron J.: Technical optimization is vital for ensuring smooth gameplay on mobile devices, even on lower-spec hardware, without sacrificing the immersive experience of cutscenes.

The Future of Goddess Order

Droid Gamers: What's next for Goddess Order?

Ilsun: Post-launch, the focus is on expanding the narrative with continuous updates to chapter and origin stories. Additional activities, such as quests and treasure hunts, will be added. The team also plans to introduce advanced content that challenges players with refined controls and enhanced action.