Design de Jogos Indies: Desenvolvimento de Personagens e Narrativa em Jogos de Pixel Art no The Rogue Angler

Abstract

There are several challenges in designing pixel art games, ranging from resolution limitations to the difficulty of conveying game states and emotions with simple graphics. This work aims to analyze and document the artistic design process of The Rogue Angler, an indie game that seeks to create an engaging and nostalgic experience through pixel art by following the journey of a fisherman in a magical world, where the player explores mysterious waters and faces aquatic creatures while uncovering unexpected challenges. To achieve this, the development process involved visual research, character and environment design, and animation experimentation using specific tools such as Aseprite and Coolors to consolidate the visual identity. The results point to a deeper understanding of the processes and challenges involved in indie game design and development, highlighting the effectiveness of pixel art in evoking emotions and engaging the player in a simple yet immersive narrative.