Interview: Goddess Order Developers Discuss How to Build a Fantasy RPG World

Pixel Tribe's Goddess Order: A Deep Dive into Pixel Art and Gameplay

We recently interviewed Ilsun (Art Director) and Terron J. (Contents Director) from Pixel Tribe, the developers behind the upcoming Kakao Games title, Goddess Order, a mobile action RPG. This interview provides fascinating insights into the creation of this pixel-perfect adventure.

Crafting Pixel Perfection

Droid Gamers: What inspires the pixel sprites?

Ilsun: Goddess Order's high-quality pixel art aims for a console-level feel, emphasizing narrative. Inspiration comes from a vast wellspring of games and stories, focusing on the subtle nuances of expressing form and movement through pixel arrangement. Collaboration is key; the initial characters, Lisbeth, Violet, and Jan, evolved through team discussions, shaping the game's overall art style. Ongoing conversations with scenario writers and combat designers ensure character designs align with the story and gameplay mechanics.

World-Building from the Ground Up

Droid Gamers: How do you build the fantasy world?

Terron J.: World-building starts with the characters. Lisbeth, Violet, and Yan's personalities and stories drove the development. Their inherent strengths and narratives shaped the game's mechanics and storyline, making the writing process a surprisingly organic and enjoyable experience. The emphasis on manual controls stems from the power these characters embody.

Designing Dynamic Combat

Droid Gamers: How do you design combat styles and animations?

Terron J.: Goddess Order's combat features three characters using linked skills. Design focuses on creating unique roles for each character, ensuring strategic battle formations and utilizing linked skills effectively. The team makes adjustments to maintain dynamic combat and avoid cumbersome controls.

Ilsun: Visual representation enhances the combat. Weapon choices, character appearances, and movement are carefully considered to reflect personality and concept. Despite being 2D pixel art, the characters exhibit three-dimensional movement, a key differentiator. The team even uses real-world weapons to study movement for authenticity.

Terron J.: Technical optimization is crucial for smooth mobile gameplay, ensuring consistent performance even on lower-spec devices without sacrificing the immersive cutscenes.

The Future of Goddess Order

Droid Gamers: What's next for Goddess Order?

Ilsun: Future updates will expand the narrative, including additional chapter scenarios and origin stories for the knights. The team plans to add activities like quests and treasure hunts. Advanced content with refined controls will challenge players. Continuous updates and player feedback are vital to the game's ongoing evolution.