Question about art style.

[BrowneHawk]

SO the only other game I played similar is prison architect. Now that I know two of these art style games exists it makes me wonder. Did PA invent this style of graphic for a game? Or is PA and RW based off of an older game? Graphics wise of course.

[ApatheticExcuse]

I believe Tynan has stated he borrowed it as a place holder with the PA designer's blessing, and it kinda grew on him.

[Saint Landwalker]

My understanding is that RimWorld originally copied the art from Prison Architect early in its (Rimworld's) development, because the Rimworld creator isn't a natural artist and so that was an easy solution to the graphical problem. I also understand that this was done with the consent/blessing of PA's own creators.

I think the intention was to eventually use the Kickstarter funds to hire an artist for Rimworld, and that may have in fact been done, but I also feel like, looking back on things, that while Rimworld definitely has a distinctive appearance, the general style of Prison Architect "stuck." And I also think it works for the game, so I see nothing wrong with that.

[BrowneHawk]

Good info but I'm still curious on the original question. Did this style of games exists before before PA. I assume this game has attracted Pa players. Thats why I ask.

[BrowneHawk]

And just for the record I think RImworld Looks great, will be 100% buying it when its out of EA.

[Sovereigndrake]

I'd like to see hands someday, maybe even little legs so i can tell at a glance who's got a scyther blade for a hand or a peg leg.

But i do like the style, i honestly can't remember anything prior to PA that had the same art-style

[Scream]

To elaborate further - the artist for both games (at least early on) was the same, and Tynan decided to not update the visuals, if I understood correctly.

As for EA, this is actually a complete game outside of a few tweaks on balancing. He delivered everything he promised on in the Kickstarter about a year ago (you're free to check, it's under the same name on Kickstarter), and everything else has been icing on the cake (and it's been a LOT of icing - there's been 2-3 major updates since he reached the point). If I'm to understand it right, the game likely won't come out of EA until Tynan's done adding what is essentially free DLC to the game - it won't be fully released until he's done and wants to move on entirely.

[Team Triss]

Originally posted by Maebus:

And just for the record I think RImworld Looks great, will be 100% buying it when its out of EA.

I understand the sentiment, but this is not your typical EA. Rimworld is "feature-complete" in that the core of the game has been here for quite a while and Tynan is now seeing where it takes him, and it has an excellent level of polish.

If you think you'll love it, you're doing yourself a disservice if you skip it now.

[BrowneHawk]

I appreciate the tips. The same was said about Pa when I bought it then a slew of other things were added. I'm a patient hunter. I can wait for this puppy to fatten up and still enjoy it in another year or two.

[Scipio1st]

I'm pretty sure the older GTA (playstation) games looked like this, but with cars and buildings ^^