Thanks for the continued interest, Alice. Your early critique was so important for skill building. It's been a long time coming, but I'm happy with my art nowadays! :)
Very glad I got around to playing this! It's a total crime that Rosenklan hasn't gotten more attention.
Despite its simplicity, the art in Rosenklan is extremely evocative. It's always dark, but never lacking color or definition. My favorite details were the zoomed-in illustrations. For example, the cold glint of the tools which speak. The progressive 'roses' screen was also an effective choice. I recommend playing with this CRT filter for an authentic retro experience: https://github.com/mausimus/ShaderGlass?tab=readme-ov-file
Rosenklan's fairytale writing style is well executed, even dignified. Characters are distilled to archetypes with simple motivations. Do not mistake this assessment for blandness, however. Alice Gristle orchestrates these moments with care, and each character stimulates the imagination.
The gameplay is almost a point-n-click adventure. Interestingly, goals can be addressed in any order. Depending on your focus, your path through the experience could be completely different from mine. Indeed, there were multiple ways to address some puzzles. I get the impression multiple endings are also possible, depending on your choices.
I hope to see another polished game like this from you in the future! Great job!
Thank you! This is definitely one of my favorite jam projects for the reasons you mentioned. It's not for everyone, but a select few people really enjoy Katanirvana.
Thanks for submitting this! The sparkly sound design definitely made me feel like a mermaid. Also, I'll say that your movement system is impressively smooth considering the time limit.
I love how difficult it is to see the threats. Something about presenting them only on the radar leaves things up to imagination in a good way. My only criticism would be that the repair buttons lack feedback. Otherwise, the atmosphere is very impressive and I'd enjoy seeing more from a project like this.
A real actual Alice gristle game? Color me interested, can't wait to play this tonight.
EDIT: This rocks! The art is perfect, especially during battles. I also like that battle rewards directly impact your ability to navigate the world. Rooting for you!
