BBUpdate May! Cutscenes Cutscenes and more Cutscenes....

We've been super busy, I've finally decided to take a break from my deadline to write up a patreon and Kickstarter update. Makes a nice break to reflect on everything we have accomplished. We have something exciting coming up in the next few months and we're working hard to reach the deadline. So lets get into it!

A large majority of our work goes into the cutscenes. We're now using a brand new system that is helped boost team morale. Instead of one animator tackling an entire scene it is split into shots so multiple animators work on one cutscene. Erik is supervising everyone to ensure there a consistent art style across the board.

Here are some examples from the style guide

This tip is quite interesting! Ensuring that the FOV for the camera compliments the 2D aesthetic of the faces.

The before (the bad)

The after (the good)

The flat face really turns up the appeal!

Cutscenes!

A lot of my favourite cutscenes are sadly spoilers, but here a bunch I can provide! Some of these

cutscenes are varying levels of completion

Watch the full scene here with vocals

Watch full scene with vocals here

Watch the full scene with vocals here

Watch the full scene with vocals here

Watch the full scene with vocals here

Watch the full scene with vocals here

Watch the full scene with vocals

Watch the full scene with vocals

Watch full scene with vocals here

Particle Effects

We've been adding particle effects with our new particle effects artist absolutely rocking it

Here we have the broom brolley and freeze! (The freeze screenshake has been removed since recording this, I didn't like how it looked)

Watch the gameplay here

For Billies shield we went with a soap bubble approach! With this lovely slick rainbow effect

Moving from cracks to something more swirly to fit the bubble aesthetic. Watch the gameplay here

Concept Art

Lets take a look at some of the most recent concept art, most of of which is for Barnaby!

The trial! Billie must face her crimes

The chase sequence and song!

Barnabys mansion!

The parlour!

Cakeland and colour studies!

Fantoccio's and Billies Duet!

A concept for Fantoccios and Billies duet which will feature a rhythm heaven style gameplay!

In terms of build updates we should have something brand new for you very very soon! I hope you're excited!

-Katie