Pixel Tribe's Goddess Order: A Deep Dive into Pixel Art, World-Building, and Combat

This interview with Ilsun (Art Director) and Terron J. (Contents Director) of Pixel Tribe, the developers behind the upcoming Kakao Games title, Goddess Order, delves into the creation of this pixel RPG.

Character Sprite Inspiration:

Ilsun explains that the pixel sprites draw inspiration from a vast pool of games and stories. The process isn't about direct imitation, but rather a nuanced absorption of experiences. Collaboration is key; initial characters—Lisbeth, Violet, and Jan—were developed through individual creativity and then refined through team discussions, shaping the game's overall art style. The team works closely with scenario writers and combat designers to ensure character designs align with their backstories and roles.

World-Building:

Terron J. highlights that Goddess Order's world-building originates from its characters. Each character possesses a defined personality, purpose, and narrative arc. The process of fleshing out these characters organically shaped the game's world, with the characters' strengths influencing the design of the manual combat system. The scenario writing became a collaborative journey, bringing the characters' stories to life.

Combat Design and Animations:

Goddess Order's combat system features three-character turn-based battles with link skills. Terron J. details a three-step process: defining unique roles for each character, ensuring balanced gameplay; enhancing the visual representation of these roles through art; and optimizing the combat for mobile devices, maintaining a smooth experience even on lower-spec hardware. Ilsun adds that the team uses 3D movement as inspiration for the 2D pixel art, creating dynamic and visually appealing battles. They even utilize real-world weapons to study movement for accurate animation.

Future of Goddess Order:

Ilsun shares plans for future updates, including expanding the narrative with chapter and origin stories, adding diverse activities like quests and treasure hunts, and introducing challenging advanced content with refined controls. The game aims to deliver a compelling JRPG experience with unique pixel art and a captivating story.