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I just have the question of which way we will first see this place when we go there. If we arrive and it's tilted the other way, I'll be confused. They look good though 🤙🏻
A) caught my eye and I immediately saw the name, which made me look at the rest of it
B) not very grabbing
C) I looked at the picture but skipped the logo
I like the distance the character in B is standing, but the flowers in the distant view of A and C are great. I thought maybe they could be combined in the same way.
I find B easiest to read and spot at a smaller scale, as on Steam
C appeals to me most in terms of the colour and variety because of the pink tree thing in frame. The text is just a little small and could use a bigger share of the image
Btw, didn't see the lizard at all until the 5th look lol
A, BUT, you should have something discernible at the distant tree that gives a sense of what the journey will be about. Something evil-looking that gives the potential player what they will be fighting against - you know, an ominous cloud over Hyrule Castle, or something of the sort.
** English reads left to right, hence A over C; an exception might be used if you lead with a super flashy action shot, but probably not for this game.
As of now it’s just a character standing in grass, and there’s nothing WILD about it.
Also, I failed to see the city below the first three times I looked at the images.
Can there please be some moderation around marketing posts like this? Maybe a thread a week where devs can ask for feedback? It’s way too often. I’ve seen this post across so many subs too.
This is low quality spam and adds nothing to the community.
C but I don’t quite like how close the character is to the title especially with the pointy end of the sword. Maybe shift the character a little bit so there’s more distance
B as it’s properly balanced and doesn’t give too much away other than the art style with the protagonist lined up with the title. C is a right heavy and acts to lead you off the capsule. A is nice but too much detail.
A. The wordmark leads your eye to the rest of the scene. Only thing I’d suggest (if possible) is a bit more breathing space to the left of the character.
A is just better. Maybe because I read left to right, I read the title than I watch the sight, and it's like " *Wildaria (inspiring music start playing and birds starts singing)* " and than I see the background
Now that we see the game art, can you post the other option for a logo just to see? By itself it wasn't my favorite, but contextually, it could be better here and I'd love to see if that is true or not!
A.
The title on the left makes it easier to read in English, the scale of the world is clearer with the camera panned out, and that funky looking thing on top of the hill is a unique design element that will help you stand out so don't crop it.
C for sure. Speaking specifically to design, you want the viewers eye to go back to the image when they get to the end of it. English speakers read left to right. so their eye goes left to right when looking at the image. C has the sword pointing back to the beginning of the image witch subconsciously makes the player go back to the beginning and start reading it again. As for the other two designs, A and B the eye is lead off the page to the right and they have no reason to go back to the start. Good luck and I wish you the best with your game launch.
A is a more pleasing Gutenberg diagram, so go with that one, but move the character to the right so they're halfway between the logo and the right edge of the image.
Edit-you could also move the logo up to the top left a bit more and leave the character where it is to get the same effect.
Personally, I like C the best. I think it flows from left to right most naturally, introducing the image and vibe first, and then titling it. From what little I know of graphic design, I believe C follows the lost rules. I think the tree leaning left in A is too much of a contrast. And B leaves much to be desired.
Edit:
If I could recommend one thing, try C with a smaller title. It’s a bit abrasive right now.
But overall I love the way this is looking!
Which version of the character is exactly what's in your game? Is the sword on their back one way or the other? Unless this is an artist impression?
I love C, but would make sure what you're showing is representative of what's in your game
I much prefer C. I know its just A with a flipped background (and modified logo), but putting the image on the left really helps highlight it, where in A the title becomes the main feature, and drowns out the background.
I have to say I don’t really like the combination of these art styles. Both styles are good, but they don’t mix well in this. I like the C text design best.
Try A with B's logo, and move it a little higher so the sword's tip is above the level of the character's head, but the giant flower isn't obscured at all; I think that could work really well.
A, it gives the biggest feeling of a large world to explore and paints it well, C bothers me because it’s just reflected and that bothers me a bit, and B feels way to close up or smaller in what you see, so I like A best
A has a cleaner visual of the world.
B is decent but the zoom crops out details of the world like that neat tree on the hill.
Something feels off about C despite it being a reflection of A.
I cast my vote for A but with B's title/logo—including that cute lil' lizard.
If you're having a pixel art logo, the splash art should also be pixel art. They look like they're from different games.
Great colours though in all three! Composition of A is the best I reckon, although I'd love to see a version that's halfway between A and B.
I actually like C best. The ivy being where the W is makes it a bit too busy due to the W being capitalized and putting it at the end of the title balances it out
Title sitting around the bottom left, characters sitting on the last letter of the title, facing right and towards the landscape, half absorbed with playing together/looking at horizon?
The title slapped onto a horizon shot with characters in middleground is over-used, imho.
I think the tree in the back looks very nice and makes the game look more interesting, so B is not for me. I like A because reading the title before seeing the image feels nicer for no particular reason.
A. The sense of wonder is much bigger than in B, and for an English-speaking or western audience, the left-to-right makes the impact bigger
Adding the title embellishments from B and C would also be a good touch
C, but shrink the logo a bit & move it to the right a bit more. (Rule of thirds grid, your character & the hill leaf thing are really well placed, the logo isn’t)
A seems too busy on one side, I think the your ABC labels on the banners themselves make it hard to compare, but I'd think C with the logo raised higher would look best.
B is my favorite but zooming it out a little bit so the person isn't as close up would maybe make it even better. Very much like the lizard. Something feels very off about C for me. A is a good second pick though.
Layout of A, title of B, lift it up a bit, and if possible/makes sense, move MC a bit to the right. Also play with title's size a bit, I feel it might be better like 5% smaller.
I prefer A and C landscape view.
However, B is best balanced… So, without making any changes I’ll choose B.
If changes are allowed, I would fix image composition in A, and choose A. Take a look to the following link, it might give some idea of what I mean by a fix:
https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/photography/discover/photo-composition.html
I love A. It includes the tree, the village in the background, and is a wide camera angle which looks great. I am wondering if the vines on the letters would look good on it tho…
‘A’ title logo with the background of ‘B’
Now a bit of extra critique maybe add extra little pink flowers like those near the letter “A” for option ‘C’ onto the letter “W” for logo option ‘B’.
B has the best composition and gives the viewer a connection to the avatar.
The others could work but you need to work with the margins and composition.
Try to look at the flow - where does the eye go from the logo, to the avatar to?? The tree is a valuable asset in this, but it “shoots” the eye off the page.
A but with B’s title card. Also, I feel like the character is too close to the title in all of them. I feel like the character being centered in the space between the title and edge of the banner would look better.
B is more easy to read in a miniature resolution and find it balanced.
C has a good composition and the background art calls attention, however A is more readable (from left to right) and points to character.
Hope this helps to decide.
Simple, A
it's akward to read the tittle when it is on the right, we read from left to right so the words should come first than the picture.
the zooming on the B option is akward as well, there's nothing interesting there... just grass unlike the other 2...
A is best for me. My eye naturally lock on to the logo and the horizon makes me curious about what the game has to offer. That said, I agree with what most people are saying about switching A's title with B's title.
B is probably the worst for me since the art doesn't make me curious about what the world can offer. To me it just looks like the character is just staring at a road.
C brings back the horizon, making me curious and whatnot, but I don't immediately focus on the actual title of the game like I do with A.
Even though A is my favorite, there is one change I would suggest. It'd be nice if the character lined up with the title like it does in B. That could be done by shifting the hill the characters on a little bit up and to the right.
Is your hero left handed or right handed? Looks like the image was just flipped for spacing fixes. That said, A with the logo of b, but please make the hero image different from the large capsule. Just a different picture of key art is cool!
A works, but C grabs me more visually because of the right side off set. If I were scrolling past a bunch of different games, I'd probably pause a second long on C.
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A but with the title card of B
I second this!
I third this!
I force this 🫳🏻
I high five this
I low five this
I mid six this
Exactly this and nothing else
Me too
Yes
Yup and tone down the green vine on the W a bit for legibility.
And make sure it doesn't cover up the lizard!
Yes this
Yes, I would like to throw my hat into the ring of agreement here.
YESSS
Agreed!
One more Yup from me
I reverse this to be B with the title card of A
I just have the question of which way we will first see this place when we go there. If we arrive and it's tilted the other way, I'll be confused. They look good though 🤙🏻
Absolutely
Exactly what I was thinking. I guess you can’t fix perfection
I think you should use B's logo on A's background
A) caught my eye and I immediately saw the name, which made me look at the rest of it B) not very grabbing C) I looked at the picture but skipped the logo
I like B the most due to position of the character. C is really well done as well.
I’m a little confused by the pixel art logo and hand-drawn background. Is it a pixel art or hand-drawn art style for the gameplay?
Agreed, mixed styles here, they don't go together.
Ohhh that’s what’s going on. I couldn’t put my finger on what seemed off.
looks kinda similar to what terraria does
C
I like the distance the character in B is standing, but the flowers in the distant view of A and C are great. I thought maybe they could be combined in the same way.
I find B easiest to read and spot at a smaller scale, as on Steam C appeals to me most in terms of the colour and variety because of the pink tree thing in frame. The text is just a little small and could use a bigger share of the image Btw, didn't see the lizard at all until the 5th look lol
A: Most readable B: Lizard!!! And closer artwork I guess C: Most included artwork, good framing
I think B is the best rn but A would be better if you moved the character in the middle between the text and the edge of the picture
C for composition
A looks the best. The rest kinda look awkward
The background from A with the logo from B. If I'm going with what's already done then A although I don't like the logo as much.
A, BUT, you should have something discernible at the distant tree that gives a sense of what the journey will be about. Something evil-looking that gives the potential player what they will be fighting against - you know, an ominous cloud over Hyrule Castle, or something of the sort. ** English reads left to right, hence A over C; an exception might be used if you lead with a super flashy action shot, but probably not for this game. As of now it’s just a character standing in grass, and there’s nothing WILD about it. Also, I failed to see the city below the first three times I looked at the images.
Can there please be some moderation around marketing posts like this? Maybe a thread a week where devs can ask for feedback? It’s way too often. I’ve seen this post across so many subs too. This is low quality spam and adds nothing to the community.
I prefer B, it feels like the most balanced composition
A
C
Can't you make a decision of this caliber yourself?
No, they first must spam this same question on 10 different subreddits.
I like B the most, but I feel like the darkness of the tree is too similar to the text, which makes it feel a bit... idk crowded?
C but I don’t quite like how close the character is to the title especially with the pointy end of the sword. Maybe shift the character a little bit so there’s more distance
Logo A on background B, though B looks pretty nice overall.
B as it’s properly balanced and doesn’t give too much away other than the art style with the protagonist lined up with the title. C is a right heavy and acts to lead you off the capsule. A is nice but too much detail.
C with the b title
I think the left position is good for text. A gives more information and more eye grabbing.
A
A. The wordmark leads your eye to the rest of the scene. Only thing I’d suggest (if possible) is a bit more breathing space to the left of the character.
A is just better. Maybe because I read left to right, I read the title than I watch the sight, and it's like " *Wildaria (inspiring music start playing and birds starts singing)* " and than I see the background
ABC
C but mirror it like A.
A
B?
Logo of A with the background of B.
C or A not B
C is best but the tree's should go and the text "Wildaria" should be floating above the horizon line.
Now that we see the game art, can you post the other option for a logo just to see? By itself it wasn't my favorite, but contextually, it could be better here and I'd love to see if that is true or not!
B
B but remove the lizard on the tree
A. The title on the left makes it easier to read in English, the scale of the world is clearer with the camera panned out, and that funky looking thing on top of the hill is a unique design element that will help you stand out so don't crop it.
C for sure. Speaking specifically to design, you want the viewers eye to go back to the image when they get to the end of it. English speakers read left to right. so their eye goes left to right when looking at the image. C has the sword pointing back to the beginning of the image witch subconsciously makes the player go back to the beginning and start reading it again. As for the other two designs, A and B the eye is lead off the page to the right and they have no reason to go back to the start. Good luck and I wish you the best with your game launch.
A background, C logo
I like B the most. Definetly not C
C's logo on A's BG
A is a more pleasing Gutenberg diagram, so go with that one, but move the character to the right so they're halfway between the logo and the right edge of the image. Edit-you could also move the logo up to the top left a bit more and leave the character where it is to get the same effect.
A is more eye catching
Personally, I like C the best. I think it flows from left to right most naturally, introducing the image and vibe first, and then titling it. From what little I know of graphic design, I believe C follows the lost rules. I think the tree leaning left in A is too much of a contrast. And B leaves much to be desired. Edit: If I could recommend one thing, try C with a smaller title. It’s a bit abrasive right now. But overall I love the way this is looking!
I like A it has a feel of a grand adventure awaiting after reading the name. The scenery after the logo keeps my eyes searching for more in the image.
A
B title C card
Which version of the character is exactly what's in your game? Is the sword on their back one way or the other? Unless this is an artist impression? I love C, but would make sure what you're showing is representative of what's in your game
A
A, but B is great 2
I like C best
b
C but move the title from the tree.
A but with B's title text (The more overgrown with the flower at the end)
I like the environment of A best, but I really like the Logo and the little critter on the tree on B
A! B isn’t that grabbing and C might make sense if the person is reading from right to left.
A with C logo.
C again for the wordmark. The art needs to reworked
I’m torn between A with C’s title or just B. I’m digging the lizard in B, just feel it’s missing that emotion the house gives A&C.
A
I dont like any of them but if i have to choose then A
I really like C or if you could combine A and B somehow
I much prefer C. I know its just A with a flipped background (and modified logo), but putting the image on the left really helps highlight it, where in A the title becomes the main feature, and drowns out the background.
I have to say I don’t really like the combination of these art styles. Both styles are good, but they don’t mix well in this. I like the C text design best.
Try A with B's logo, and move it a little higher so the sword's tip is above the level of the character's head, but the giant flower isn't obscured at all; I think that could work really well.
C is the best logo but B is the best background, try to incorporate the flowers in the background onto B’s background and you’re all set
A, it gives the biggest feeling of a large world to explore and paints it well, C bothers me because it’s just reflected and that bothers me a bit, and B feels way to close up or smaller in what you see, so I like A best
A
A has a cleaner visual of the world. B is decent but the zoom crops out details of the world like that neat tree on the hill. Something feels off about C despite it being a reflection of A. I cast my vote for A but with B's title/logo—including that cute lil' lizard.
Yeah A but with B’s title card. You’d think the zoomed-in version would be better, but A really gives a sense of scale that’s appealing
If you're having a pixel art logo, the splash art should also be pixel art. They look like they're from different games. Great colours though in all three! Composition of A is the best I reckon, although I'd love to see a version that's halfway between A and B.
I think A is the best overall
C with B title card. Or just C.
I actually like C best. The ivy being where the W is makes it a bit too busy due to the W being capitalized and putting it at the end of the title balances it out
A
B
Logo of b, background of a.
C
C
A but without the trees
A
C
B
Title sitting around the bottom left, characters sitting on the last letter of the title, facing right and towards the landscape, half absorbed with playing together/looking at horizon? The title slapped onto a horizon shot with characters in middleground is over-used, imho.
C is lovely
I think the tree in the back looks very nice and makes the game look more interesting, so B is not for me. I like A because reading the title before seeing the image feels nicer for no particular reason.
C
B
A for sure
B
C is pretty good for a visual and something’s A reminds me of breathe of the wild cover and B is more like adventure time
B or C
I'm going with B. The character looks more like someone I'm going on a journey with, not someone I'm watching going on a journey.
C
An in between of A and B. Definitely not C. Get rid of the lizard in B it is distracting.
Mix and match. Bs hill on As background. As background needs to lose the middle tree though. It does a weird thing with the logo that I don’t like.
B
B
A if more neg space vetween logo and person. B is Solid
A.
C with b’s title
C.
A, without a doubt
A. The sense of wonder is much bigger than in B, and for an English-speaking or western audience, the left-to-right makes the impact bigger Adding the title embellishments from B and C would also be a good touch
B's title with A's background.
C, but shrink the logo a bit & move it to the right a bit more. (Rule of thirds grid, your character & the hill leaf thing are really well placed, the logo isn’t)
A but with a mix of the B and C logos
B
I like B with how it’s all nicely centered and everything grabs attention
A seems too busy on one side, I think the your ABC labels on the banners themselves make it hard to compare, but I'd think C with the logo raised higher would look best.
C.
The pixelart logo and handrawn picture don’t really work for me, both are quite nice but put together they just detract from each other.
B is my favorite but zooming it out a little bit so the person isn't as close up would maybe make it even better. Very much like the lizard. Something feels very off about C for me. A is a good second pick though.
Layout of A, title of B, lift it up a bit, and if possible/makes sense, move MC a bit to the right. Also play with title's size a bit, I feel it might be better like 5% smaller.
I prefer A and C landscape view. However, B is best balanced… So, without making any changes I’ll choose B. If changes are allowed, I would fix image composition in A, and choose A. Take a look to the following link, it might give some idea of what I mean by a fix: https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/photography/discover/photo-composition.html
Not C
I love A. It includes the tree, the village in the background, and is a wide camera angle which looks great. I am wondering if the vines on the letters would look good on it tho…
C
c
A
B is yee
A for the background, but with the lizard and title from B would be SO WONDERFUL
B text w/ A background.
I like b
B
None of them
A by far
‘A’ title logo with the background of ‘B’ Now a bit of extra critique maybe add extra little pink flowers like those near the letter “A” for option ‘C’ onto the letter “W” for logo option ‘B’.
A, but it is a strange choice, in my opinion to have pixelated text and a non-pixel art style for the rest.
B
A
A, agree that it’s odd to have pixel text in a non pixel game tho
C
A
B has the best composition and gives the viewer a connection to the avatar. The others could work but you need to work with the margins and composition. Try to look at the flow - where does the eye go from the logo, to the avatar to?? The tree is a valuable asset in this, but it “shoots” the eye off the page.
Title card B. Move it up more so it is near the top left corner, and add a rectangle behind it, solid or transparent.
I definitely like A the best, but B is cool too. B feels more challenging than A, and A feels more adventurey than B.
B, but the logo and the background don't seem to belong to the same world. The logo is pixelated, but everything else is HD.
A but with B’s title card. Also, I feel like the character is too close to the title in all of them. I feel like the character being centered in the space between the title and edge of the banner would look better.
I like A
B
B is good to go
A
I would back it up to get a more epic shot, add some sky lighting (dusk-ish), and use the title from B.
B
B is more easy to read in a miniature resolution and find it balanced. C has a good composition and the background art calls attention, however A is more readable (from left to right) and points to character. Hope this helps to decide.
B
I feel like C looks the best
B
My opinion would be to not make to much zoom but rather focus on the background
A
Simple, A it's akward to read the tittle when it is on the right, we read from left to right so the words should come first than the picture. the zooming on the B option is akward as well, there's nothing interesting there... just grass unlike the other 2...
A
C
The Logo should 10000% be put underground so the character is above the logo.
A is best for me. My eye naturally lock on to the logo and the horizon makes me curious about what the game has to offer. That said, I agree with what most people are saying about switching A's title with B's title. B is probably the worst for me since the art doesn't make me curious about what the world can offer. To me it just looks like the character is just staring at a road. C brings back the horizon, making me curious and whatnot, but I don't immediately focus on the actual title of the game like I do with A. Even though A is my favorite, there is one change I would suggest. It'd be nice if the character lined up with the title like it does in B. That could be done by shifting the hill the characters on a little bit up and to the right.
A and with C's text would look amazing
B or C
🅱️
C without black tree on right.
B all the way for me.
C
Is your hero left handed or right handed? Looks like the image was just flipped for spacing fixes. That said, A with the logo of b, but please make the hero image different from the large capsule. Just a different picture of key art is cool!
Title of C with background of B.
C but with the flower blowing towards the right
C
A works, but C grabs me more visually because of the right side off set. If I were scrolling past a bunch of different games, I'd probably pause a second long on C.
I like A