GGGB vs ORS: Art comparison, old and new
Added 2021-03-11 23:24:35 +0000 UTC
What is more important in a good VN, the art or the writing? One can argue for both sides of the argument, but it's fair to say that they are both important, the two fundamental blocks in which this kind of interactive story sustains itself.
I've already talked a lot about the ideas and constraints of the art process for both games, so now I just want to show you guys the comparison to see how far we've come! I can finally say that ORS is looking just how I wished GGGB looked like back then, but couldn't afford to. Of course I wish ORS looked even better, but hey, it already turned better than I expected, so...
I've picked a random illustration from GGGB that kind of matches the one on the right. And I wanted to use Cindy's scene for the comparison because I think it's the best looking art in the whole game so far! I knew you guys were anxious for this scene, and I didn't want to disappoint. I took great care with the drawings, designing Cindy's outfit and choosing the right poses. And I spent a whole lot of extra time working on the base colors, making the scene really pop and come alive (I'll show you some WIP shots in the following days).
Funnily enough, I based this last drawing in one I had already done for GGGB. For some reason I always loved this pose and I felt it was perfect for this moment! You can see I modified it quite a bit, but the layout is the same and I could finally make a good rendition of this pose I liked so much.
I don't know what you think, but I hope the jump in quality is self-evident :D Your support has enabled me to hire people to reach this level of polish, and it only motivates me to try and make an even better and professional game. Please, keep backing me and I promise I'll make my best effort to be worthy of it!
You can download the high-res images in the attachments down below.
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Comments
There is about 1500 images in GGGB. That would be insane amount of work AND money to do that, I'm afraid.
Brother Bethor
2021-03-15 00:26:50 +0000 UTCHave you ever considered recoloring GGGB or it's done and no turning back?
Exar Kun
2021-03-13 03:26:22 +0000 UTCDear Eva! The best response to your fiery letter is to continue your support! The meaning of the image and the text is the same!Here's the proof! Lena's drawing has the inscription " bad " girl and everyone will believe it! In the same drawing, the inscription "good" girl and this will also be believed! And the music creates an emotional content of the drawing ! Erotica is also different! When a guy shaves his face - it's art and eroticism, because there were cases when a girl fell in love, just watching the process ! Girls shave too... if the legs, then this is not erotic, this is technology! Conclusion-a harmonious combination of drawing, text and music is guaranteed to immerse the reader in the inner world of history and excitement! Be healthy!
VALERY SMAISER
2021-03-12 22:17:07 +0000 UTCArt is great since GGGB and you should be proud of it. ORS huge improvement is just a bonus cherry on top, really. But the reason I love your game so much is both story you have given us. I love good fall from grace corruption arc and you delivered it so perfectly in GGGB, not even counting the branches. ORS to the extent is taking it to the next level, albeit a more personal web of intertwined relationship which I understand the scope of coding is a lot more complex than GGGB. Very excited to see where you take us next since this is only 7th chapter. I hope you can go the distance and achieve what you set out to do, no matter how long you need. I will keep supporting you.
FRsinewave
2021-03-12 01:49:35 +0000 UTCI like the graphics better in ORS but liked the story better in GGGB. The switching between 2 MCs is interesting though. Characters are very different. In GGGB almost all the non-MCs were by the middle if female sluts or if male studs or sleazebags. Other than MC's dad who was pretty much pathetic.
Matt Gorman
2021-03-12 01:12:34 +0000 UTCI think the art on both games is really great - obviously ORS is more eye candy because the backgrounds and characters are more seamless, better detail on the characters, etc., but I don't think lesser art diminishes the quality of the game. I don't think the art on GGGB distracted me at all. It was by far my favorite AVN I've ever played - way more entertaining and complete than the big sellers on Steam like Being a DIK, Acting Lessons, etc.. what did it for me was the variability in the game - SO many story forks and outcomes it really blew me away. It was like a never-ending game! I think the art in ORS is fantastic - I'm not a huge fan yet of switching back and forth between Lena and Ian, it feels like I'm playing two incomplete games and just when I start to make progress in one I switch to the other, but I don't dare complain about it because it's such a unique and clever concept and it's just me personally struggling to get used to it is all. Loving everything you're creating more than I can put into words :)
Sean Cannon
2021-03-12 00:21:05 +0000 UTCThe Cindy scene was incredible, and looking at the art now shows just how good it is. However while ORS's art is a huge improvement on GGGB, I don't see a problem with the latter, it worked well, and it does a very good job.
Julian Harper
2021-03-12 00:00:41 +0000 UTCWell I think art and writing but you already do a great job keep up the good work
JON
2021-03-11 23:34:13 +0000 UTC
