So far, the team is on the same page for making a bug-themed game. I’m inspired by Stardew valley both for the casual gameplay/music/vibe, and its pixel art style. I particularly like their depictions of nature in pixel art form. I’m taking inspiration from Mario because I want to make this a platformer game (at least in part), and I want to add the Mario vine almost verbatim, though I’d like it to be placeable/plantable in our game. I like the idea of planting seeds in various locations, seeds which grow plants that act as different platforming elements.
I want to evoke feelings of childlike joy, aesthetic appreciation, and nostalgia.
