*** Update below ***

Cheers,

It's been a while since I started developing a small game for my thesis. Originally i wanted to do an RPG (check out http://www.wayofthepixel.net/pixelation/index.php?topic=12926.0) but unfortunately I had to stop because I didn't have the skills to pull of the engine. Instead, I started doing a fancy spin-off of Tetris called God of Box. I'd very much like your input on the graphics (and gameplay if you feel like it).

You can check download the game here: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5419498/GOB%20-%20Public%20Beta%200.65.zip (Make sure to unzip it before giving it a go)
(If you play it, I'd be thrilled if you filled out the question form included afterwords)
Or check out the fancy screenshots below.
(I will upload stand-alone versions of the different assets soon)

Let me know what you think,
~ Mads

UPDATE!



@ Olonthor ~ I think I know what you mean, like homam3 where every map object has high contrast and a gazillion colors creating a very "busy" look. This was also the reason for me to remove the yellow you speak of. In this update, I tried to tweak it further altering content and colors to create a colorful yet readable style.

@ Mathis & Ptoing ~Ya, I see what you mean, it's removed. When I return to spriting I'll take a look at it's usage there.

@ NickZa ~ Thanks man, I think it's progressing nicely myself

So, I took a break from spriting and started doing some BGs.
I've been trying to create a decent tileset matching the sprites all night, with little luck, this is where I'm at:
Any C&C, edits, what-ever is appreciated



Also, brushed up the sprites:



@ Ptoing ~ Orko huh? Might explain why I had such a hard time finding references The sprites are indeed always going to be shown on dark BG so, yeah some AA makes sense. I've gone with 1pt because I enjoy the crispyness

@ PypeBros & NickZA ~ Thanks for the suggestions! I'll keep them in mind once i return to spriting!

@ Cesque ~ I guess it's a fairly accurate description of color technique. Not sure what to say I like it that way

Cheers

UPDATE!

Incorporated input and added a few chars.
I kinda like the skeleton, but I'm not sure it fit's the others due to the amount of minor details. Any thoughts?
Also, a few WIP enemies made their way in.



@Pyrebros ~ Thanks! also I agree on the banding. Actually when I look at it now, I guess there are still some issues, I'll fix in next upload

@ptoing ~ what what what !? Aliens is getting released afterall? That's fucking excellent news! I never thought it would see the light of day. Thanks a bunch for the edits, I've incorporated the most obvious improvements (and missed some most likely ). You're right about the photoshop thing, and it does cause some color issues, I'll give it a major checkup ones I decide I have enough. Also, it's good to be back!

@Conceit ~ Thanks a lot! I've tried using dropbox for uploading this time, does it work ?

Cheers

A few more chars.

@Phlakes: I guess it depends on screen settings, it's no really an issue on any of my monitors. Not that they're particularly good tho



Cheers