Echovale Game UI
Overview
This was an advanced college course assignment, allowing for freedom in the task we completed and the creativity behind it. The only limitations were user interaction and experience, and visual interest. This particular project is a mobile app prototype created in a cartoonish horror style, placing two players together with limited communication methods while they work together to create a thriving village. I wanted to challenge myself to create a compelling story with a darker theme to it, as much of my work is in bright color palettes.
Design in Context
- For the style, the cartoony yet dark aesthetic is used to mimic modern video game styles, such as Don't Starve Together and Cult of the Lamb.
- The atmosphere is intentionally dark to add to the isolated feeling, using deep gradients in place of detailed elements.
- The decoration on screens, such as the buildings panel or the character selection screen, further evoke the gothic and horror feeling of the game.
- The elements are created out of simple shapes but used to create more complicated shapes overall, such as the decor and buildings.
- The UI elements are minimalistic to not detract from the layout and design of the characters or environments.
- The story is lead by interactions and character actions, leading to different endings and situations, some good or some bad.