Tag Archives for aesthetics
Silhouette Aesthetics in 2D Games
So the recent extended trailer for Gagne’s Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet is out. The animation looks fantastically smooth and well-conceived, but to be perfectly honest the Scandinavian black metal makes me cringe. Personal taste, that’s all. If it must be … Continue reading
Love; Aesthetics of Virtual Space: Pt 2
Also see: Part 1 The imagery of Love made me recall discussions I periodically have with my girlfriend, who is a fine artist by training. I show her various videogames that I considered to have new and unique art styles. … Continue reading
Love; Aesthetics of Virtual Space: Pt 1
The announcement of Love is exciting to me on many levels. A game that is as freeform and open to personal innovation as Dwarf Fortress that takes place in a dynamic public place shared with friends and strangers is very … Continue reading
