Chill vibes all around

A topic by Phazero created Sep 02, 2019 Views: 160

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Critique:

I'm really enjoying the consistent style through your projects. I like how you in a way play with vaporwave and its themes of chill vibes and post-everything messaging, and add a jolt of something more intentional going on beneath the surface. Not a sinister vibe, but a willing resignation to the way things are in the present day ala Kierkegaard. It's like yes I am super stressed, anxious, and need extra help to function in our constructed society -- but that's just how it is so minus well own it (while also be cognizant of the veneer). Post-capitalism, high-tech, ultra-modern, computer-everything, that's how it is -- this is what the vaporwave vibes communicates to me. A sort of stoic acceptance to ride out the crashing waves of modern society with a tight hold on the board and an existential coolness.

Technical Notes:

It looks like you have a free flying camera, I believe this was a personal choice and do enjoy the experience with it. In case it was not though to add a physics based you'll just need to import the First-person or Third-person character content pack and add it to your project settings under maps and modes.
There could be some improvements in guiding the player. In your 1st project map, adding things like rock trails that lead to steps, spot lights that brighten interesting areas, sharp shapes and darkness where you don't want the player to go, interesting sounds that insight curiosity, and movement that suggests order of locations. Your use of animation and line to guide the player was really good, as was the hierarchy of rock formations that guide around the map.

Grade: A-

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You and Amy seem to have linked themes/interests, you may want to team up on a project in the future :)

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Chill vibes all around