CHROMATOSE Gets Tons of Twitter Updates Featuring Screenshots, Music, UI, and More
CHROMATOSE, the successfully Kickstarter funded visual novel and JRPG inspired by the likes of Persona 3, Catherine, and Monogatari, has been getting tons of updates through AkaBaka’s Twitter account this past month. Some highlights include screenshots of the game’s backgrounds, UI updates and improvements, character art, and dialogue screens.
On a roll with background art updates!! ✨ #indiedev #vndev #gamedev
— AkaBaka – CHROMATOSE (@ChromatoseDev) April 29, 2019
UI+background art is where I want it for this scene finally ✨
Also added in a requested feature where characters have descriptive names until they introduce themselves.#indiedev #vndev #gamedev #gaming #indiegame
— AkaBaka – CHROMATOSE (@ChromatoseDev) April 30, 2019
floofy mom #indiedev #vndev #gamedev
— AkaBaka – CHROMATOSE (@ChromatoseDev) May 2, 2019
Can’t lie, seeing that overdone trope getting demolished is oddly satisfying to me.
Save/Load menu update mockup #indiedev #vndev #gamedev
Looks pretty slick when it pops over the animated menu— AkaBaka – CHROMATOSE (@ChromatoseDev) May 6, 2019
Isaac's room overhaul, it's gonna look sick animated. #indiedev #vndev #gamedev
— AkaBaka – CHROMATOSE (@ChromatoseDev) May 8, 2019
Here's Isaac's updated room animated!! ✨#screenshotsaturday #indiedev #vndev #gamedev
— AkaBaka – CHROMATOSE (@ChromatoseDev) May 11, 2019
Added polish to the VN menus and such, which are now also working in 1280×720! ✨ #indiedev #vndev #gamedev
— AkaBaka – CHROMATOSE (@ChromatoseDev) May 10, 2019
Adding atmosphere and depth to all the background art! Update 2.0.0 is gonna be the biggest upgrade in polish that we've seen so far ✨#indiedev #vndev #gamedev
— AkaBaka – CHROMATOSE (@ChromatoseDev) May 15, 2019
Previously I had shown a sample of the pause menu that premiered in the previous Kickstarter update, which featured a visual flare reminiscent of Persona 5. It seems that since then, both the the pause menu and save/load menu UIs are now fully functional and look great.
Pause menu is now fully functional and implemented, save/load is looking how I want it too! Sound design next! #indiedev #vndev #gamedev
— AkaBaka – CHROMATOSE (@ChromatoseDev) May 17, 2019
The latest update (as of May 23rd) features a sneak preview of the battle system and UI. And I really like it so far. The animations have impact and the visuals are surprisingly unique. I was wondering how well the card battle system would translate in the game and so far it looks to be quite good.
WIP: Hand drawing new FX for the battle system!! #indiedev #vndev #gamedev
— AkaBaka – CHROMATOSE (@ChromatoseDev) May 23, 2019
The official account also retweeted a few work in progress pieces by the composer for CHROMATOSE, giving us a nice taste of the soundtrack. So far the music sounds lovely, and conveys a strong sense of atmosphere. I can’t wait to hear the full soundtrack in the game proper:
wip for the #Chromatose soundtrack!
— yuzuki (@yuzukimasu) May 16, 2019
new wip for the #Chromatose soundtrack!
— yuzuki (@yuzukimasu) May 22, 2019
You can still try out the free demo here and check out all the screenshots and gameplay video here and here. CHROMATOSE is set to release for PC and Mac sometime in 2021. If you still want to support the title, the devs opened a Backerkit page, which allows supporters to buy preorder bundles that mirror the Kickstarter pledge tiers.
