Return to the Sky is a fast paced side scrolling action/platforming game set in an unknown land, with a very dark atmospheric elements. Return to the Sky was game project I worked on alongside 11 excellent, very hard working people. Among us were 3 visual artists (myself included), 1 sound effects artist, 1 game designer, 5 programmers, and 1 producer.
Return to the Sky
As art director, I was primarily responsible for keeping the art unified and theme appropriate, as well as making the final decision when it came to changing the look-and-feel of any character or environment. The game’s design and art-style changed significantly over the course of development, so it was my job to make sure that the work being produced by every artist, including myself, looked as if it belonged in the same game world. I achieved this by creating colour palettes, style guides, and sketches or storyboards of major assets before they were implemented fully.
Polaris’ Running Animation
In-game Screenshot
My other main task was providing the game’s animation elements, including 4 animation sets for the game’s villain and 5 animation sets for the protagonist. I was also involved directly with producing environmental art and UI assets.
Villainous Monster Animation
Game articles and reviews:
http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2013/06/05/purple-ronnies-gonna-getcha-return-to-the-sky/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_I0r6O90TqY