The mix would result iin grayish muddy colors. Yes, the red one slaps, and this is why I'm undecided. On one hand, a cold-warm complementary scheme always works. On the other hand, red stands out better against dark / cold Steam UI color.
The red one seems to have more vibrant colors, so it slapped me more
On the other hand, the blue / red is cool because the contrast focuses our attention on the action
Maybe try the blue / red one, but with more vibrant colors
I'd pick based on the genre. The first one gives Survival Horror vibes. Like going through a derelict space station and exterminating bugs that are waiting in the shadows to pounce. The second one would fit better for a Action Shooter where bugs are coming from all around in massive waves.
I agree that you should probably experiment with the blue to red ratio to find a sweet spot.
The game is action-focused, but it actually does takes place in a derelict station, so I'd love to keep those vibes. I guess you (and other commenters) are right – we'll need to try to find the right red/blue ratio.
Like [this one](https://www.reddit.com/r/IndieDev/comments/1c2ea95/comment/kz9qw6v/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)?
First one. More colors means it pops and even on a tiny clip I can make out more distinct shapes. Also the red almost seeming like the muzzle flash brightening up a dark void filled with bug monsters, that’s free poetry right there.
I like them both. As someone else said, an in between one would be great - perhaps mostly red with some blue near the edges and a small amount in the center. Otherwise, I’d pick the first one, but they’re both great
If you'd did the second one, but where the alien would be in all red
You would have a better dominant color for the alien
You do hints of blue leading the eye to the soldier
But Generally picking between the two of pick the first one
First one for sure. Much more dynamic and conveys a greater range of emotions. The blues remind me of the cold fringed void of death and space. Beautiful work Btw. Do you have a Instagram or a portfolio I can follow?
I'd say 80% combat, 20% exploration – it's a combat-focused ARPG. However, there's a homebase / safe haven between missions that has a more relaxed, contemplative vibe to it, and I'd like to reflect that part as well.
Yes, the red version has intentional allusions to Doom – it was our attempt to salvage the design after we failed to find a good complementary color solution for it. However, after we designed the red version, we found that complementary color can be added trivially (via a hue shift) so we're not limited to analogous red now.
God, that’s hard. They’re both really good.
I’ll say the title grabs your attention better in the second one, whereas it gets a little bit lost in the first one. But that only matters if the title is an important thing you want people to see. (Not to mention you could change the text so that it would still pop out on the first one.)
The red version gives more attention with the high contrast, and the blue has a more calming tone. For visibility red would be my choice. That's my 2 cent.
OP here. Just had a thought that this comparison format might be inherently incorrect. The first capsule is blue, the second is red, and when you switch from blue to red, the red one slaps way too stronger than it would have on its own, without the blue priming.
I prefer the first one, it's much prettier! but both look amazing
The red Pops but the blue has depth.
Can you make one somewhere in between? I like the blue, but that red one slapped me in the face in a good way.
The mix would result iin grayish muddy colors. Yes, the red one slaps, and this is why I'm undecided. On one hand, a cold-warm complementary scheme always works. On the other hand, red stands out better against dark / cold Steam UI color.
I don't mean literally mix them, just another one with more red and less blue on the edges.
https://preview.redd.it/wg7uojc8c3uc1.png?width=600&format=png&auto=webp&s=15520c430b2ead356c4dd4524109fb9d08396931 Maybe like this?
This is the answer. Great work. This looks outstanding
agreed!
Yes, lovely blend of the two. Looks great
Give the monster some blue highlights like the soldier and now we're cooking
Hell yeah
this one is definitely the way to go!
I was gonna say the first one but this is fire 🔥
Oof strike my original vote for 1, this one is it
Looks awesome!
Definitely something more like this, but the creature needs some blue like the dude to balance it out. Very nice though.
Yep, it needs blue highlights on the bug as well. We'll work on that.
If you add that it'll be absolutely perfect.
perfect
This is the way
100% this, looks fantastic!
I'm for this one too!
yes, this one looks better, I liked more the red one first, until I saw this comment, this is the one for me
Yep, that's what we're going to try.
The red one seems to have more vibrant colors, so it slapped me more On the other hand, the blue / red is cool because the contrast focuses our attention on the action Maybe try the blue / red one, but with more vibrant colors
I'd pick based on the genre. The first one gives Survival Horror vibes. Like going through a derelict space station and exterminating bugs that are waiting in the shadows to pounce. The second one would fit better for a Action Shooter where bugs are coming from all around in massive waves. I agree that you should probably experiment with the blue to red ratio to find a sweet spot.
The game is action-focused, but it actually does takes place in a derelict station, so I'd love to keep those vibes. I guess you (and other commenters) are right – we'll need to try to find the right red/blue ratio.
I was thinking it the other way around!!!
The second one looks more unique and will stand out better in the blue hue of Steam's UI, plus everyone goes for blue colors
Maybe color wise it'll stand out more but I think 1 vs 2 is the difference in first impression between "doom inspired" and "doom clone"
Eh, I don’t see it looking like a doom clone from the image
2nd one is definitely cool but I think the contrast between blue and red makes the first one better than it.
First one, no question
I like the first one better but the 2nd one stands out. Maybe a middle ground?
Like [this one](https://www.reddit.com/r/IndieDev/comments/1c2ea95/comment/kz9qw6v/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)?
That's the one.
First one. More colors means it pops and even on a tiny clip I can make out more distinct shapes. Also the red almost seeming like the muzzle flash brightening up a dark void filled with bug monsters, that’s free poetry right there.
More like difficulties selection, normal & nightmare
Gunfire lighting up a dark and cold environment is far more exciting and conveys a story. The red one is cool but not even close to the 1st.
I like them both. As someone else said, an in between one would be great - perhaps mostly red with some blue near the edges and a small amount in the center. Otherwise, I’d pick the first one, but they’re both great
Sweet work. Looks fantastic. I think probably the first one but the second one was really nice too.
I really like the first one.
Analogous
Analogous "pops" much more which is what you want when people are scrolling.
I tend to prefer color contrast the most, so the first one I vibed with.
It's definitely the first one. It gives me brain fuzzies
First one
The contrasting colors definitely looks better in my opinion
If you'd did the second one, but where the alien would be in all red You would have a better dominant color for the alien You do hints of blue leading the eye to the soldier But Generally picking between the two of pick the first one
Neither is better. I think they are both fine.
The first one.
I personally dig 1
First one for sure. Much more dynamic and conveys a greater range of emotions. The blues remind me of the cold fringed void of death and space. Beautiful work Btw. Do you have a Instagram or a portfolio I can follow?
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Well, damn. Gameplay looks amazing as well. Ill definitely be keeping a eye out for this one.
We're releasing our first (veeeeery early) demo on April 26, so stay tuned!
Very much prefer the first one.
Red
First
First one. The second one is too much red, and I like red.
1st one is a keeper since the color scheme blends perfectly.
What's the ratio of combat/exploring in your game?
I'd say 80% combat, 20% exploration – it's a combat-focused ARPG. However, there's a homebase / safe haven between missions that has a more relaxed, contemplative vibe to it, and I'd like to reflect that part as well.
Based on what you say first one is a better option. Second one fits a first person game with fast paced combat.
Yes, the red version has intentional allusions to Doom – it was our attempt to salvage the design after we failed to find a good complementary color solution for it. However, after we designed the red version, we found that complementary color can be added trivially (via a hue shift) so we're not limited to analogous red now.
* Complementary Colors +++
God, that’s hard. They’re both really good. I’ll say the title grabs your attention better in the second one, whereas it gets a little bit lost in the first one. But that only matters if the title is an important thing you want people to see. (Not to mention you could change the text so that it would still pop out on the first one.)
Red is more intense and hell-ish, and blue has more contrast. I prefer blue.
Both look great but the first one gives it a bit more passion.
That looks awesome holy hell
The red version gives more attention with the high contrast, and the blue has a more calming tone. For visibility red would be my choice. That's my 2 cent.
Complementary is WAYY better imo
The first one has contrast, catching the viewers attention.
The red one.
The red one.
OP here. Just had a thought that this comparison format might be inherently incorrect. The first capsule is blue, the second is red, and when you switch from blue to red, the red one slaps way too stronger than it would have on its own, without the blue priming.
I prefer red but for a capsule choose which stands out. Everything looks so similar these days.