A close up view of a red garbage can, it's shaded like a comic book illustration. Around it is a realistic mall hallway. Tiles line the floor and the walls and planters are made of red brick. In the distance a skylight lets rays of sunlight shine down.

Testing shaders and textures to block out the ‘visual feel’

Block outs for feeling

Post author:Matt Murch
Post published:2018-12-03
Post category:Updates

It’s been 12 weeks since we started this semester, 8 weeks (approximately) of development towards our Alpha for Spirits. We got a block out early on, grey blocks that marked…

A series or rough pen sketches on a rotated sheet of lined paper. Each sketch shows a different element of an 80s era mall: The main entry filled with skylights and glass doors; the style of some shop fronts with windows or products; and several prop items like arcade cabinets, clothing racks and TVs. At the top of the page is a diagram dividing the mall layout into distinct areas for gameplay.

The sketches for my 80s mall concepts.

Starting Spirits: New team, new game, new art!

Post author:Matt Murch
Post published:2018-10-11
Post category:News Updates

Who am I? I’m Matthew, the environment artist with Open Door Games. I make 3D art and most of the supporting assets for the team. What are we making? We’re…

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