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VideoBard 27 Jun @ 11:38pm

When was the space theme decided on?

Don't get me wrong, I like the treasure planet angle, but this is so obviously a Yokai/spirit hotel inspired by the spirited away bathouse, in both aesthetic and theming, that I would never in a million years guessed it was sci-fi based on gameplay. I'm curious when that angle was decided on, if during inception or later on to distinguish it more from it's influences.

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antek [developer] 29 Jun @ 12:12am

Originally posted by SpaceBroadcast:
Don't get me wrong, I like the treasure planet angle, but this is so obviously a Yokai/spirit hotel inspired by the spirited away bathouse, in both aesthetic and theming, that I would never in a million years guessed it was sci-fi based on gameplay. I'm curious when that angle was decided on, if during inception or later on to distinguish it more from it's influences.

It was a part of the initial idea for the game actually, but we never wanted to make it have a science-fiction vibe. It's set in space and not on planet Earth, but it is still a fantastical setting.

VideoBard 2 Jul @ 2:59pm

Originally posted by antek:
Originally posted by SpaceBroadcast:
Don't get me wrong, I like the treasure planet angle, but this is so obviously a Yokai/spirit hotel inspired by the spirited away bathouse, in both aesthetic and theming, that I would never in a million years guessed it was sci-fi based on gameplay. I'm curious when that angle was decided on, if during inception or later on to distinguish it more from it's influences.
It was a part of the initial idea for the game actually, but we never wanted to make it have a science-fiction vibe. It's set in space and not on planet Earth, but it is still a fantastical setting.

Nice! I like the different approach.