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doodle · Jul 2016

Hi all,
I'm working on a legal drama video game, to be released on mobile in Q4, 2016.

Twelve Absent Men is a satirical legal adventure game with comedic characters, an enthralling storyline and a polished, modern cartoon look. Solve puzzles, confound witnesses and outwit the state prosecutor in this race to that crucial verdict: not-guilty!

I'd like some feedback on the current UI/art style so far. Please let me know any thoughts/comments.

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doodle · Aug 2016

Some new images:

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doodle · Aug 2016

And here's our site link: http://atreyugames.com

Marshkin · Aug 2016

The judge's lack of hairline is distressing.
I love the Artist!
Your GUI is very simplistic, it looks like it was made in paint and really it takes away from what you are trying to sell. The lover's text for example is really hard to read as it is white on bright pink.
A good example of a game with a similar format b ut a good UI is the Phoneix Wright games https://metrouk2.files.wordpress.com/2014/12/ace-atorney-1_001_14019643531.jpg

lotet · Aug 2016

agreed, UI looks like paint, also the bright and strong colors are really taking over everything in a bad way.

maybe the background images should be illustrated as swell? now there are 3 different styles going on at the same time:
photo backgrounds, "archer" style illustrations, and children/paint style UI.

I would suggest finding a theme, and a target audience. then think about what they would like to interact with and try to have that as a common thread through the whole game.

doodle · Aug 2016

Thanks for the feedback!

I'm working on making a more sophisticated UI that matches the character styles. I'm not sure if I'll be able to afford to make new backgrounds in a cartoon style - but I might get away with 2/3 of the assets meshing together well.

Will post updates here soon!

doodle · Aug 2016

Hey all,

Thanks again for the feedback.

I've been working on updating the UI and was hoping you might take a second look?

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lotet · Aug 2016

That is literary like a million times better. love the color variations too.

doodle · Aug 2016

Thanks

Will keep posting progress here.

miguelnarayan · Aug 2016

The UI is looking better for sure, don't be afraid to look up graphic design and UI books

doodle · Sep 2016

Worked on creating 2d backgrounds

Check out the mobile site: http://atreyugames.com

lotet · Sep 2016

Nice!
have you tried blurring them? I know the blur was most likely done to hide that the old backgrounds where photos, but it did crate a nice sense of dept.

doodle · Sep 2016

Yep, looking into whether a blur might work on this background too.

doodle · Sep 2016

Here's a teaser video I've been working on for it too:

https://youtu.be/K13V6cstsYY

doodle · Sep 2016

Just finished the full trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBm7B6wfpNY

For more info see: http://atreyugames.com

doodle · Sep 2016

Here's a look at the design of our tutorial/controls page:

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Any thoughts?

doodle · Oct 2016

Some new UI images:

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doodle · Nov 2016

Twelve Absent Men has just been released on Android!

Download it here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.atreyugames.twelveabsentmen

Get ready to solve puzzles, confound witnesses and outwit the state prosecutor in this race to that crucial verdict: not-guilty!

Inspired by the legal drama genre, the game combines elements of satire and humour with the seriousness of a court of law. It is self-aware in following the “mythic” traits of legal dramas: that law is comedic, justice is swift, the right side always wins and judges have an (almost) infinite amount of patience.

Featuring:

- Objections, examinations, cross-examination, and key decision moments.
- Nine different endings.

- Ability to call up witnesses in the order you would like to examine them.
- Judge anger meter – with the possibility of being thrown out of court.
- The use of evidence to solve who really committed the crime.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBm7B6wfpNY

Download it today: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.atreyugames.twelveabsentmen

doodle · Nov 2016

We've just released on iOS!!

https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/twelve-absent-men/id1161909446?mt=8

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