Devlog #2: Meet Rose - The heart and soul of Rose and Locket
Hello everyone!
As you may have gathered from the title of this devlog, Rose is the main character of our game: Rose and Locket!
This is our second devlog so today we'd like to introduce her in detail, and let you all get to know a little more about the woman behind the title. We hope her unique design, personality, and role within the game’s world will capture your imagination and make you eager to learn more about her.
Let’s get into it!
- The inspiration behind Rose’s style
Rose, the main hero of the game, has a unique but familiar design. It’s well-known for everybody, but especially for those who have watched classic western movies. To be more precise - if you have enjoyed the legendary “The Good, The Bad and the Ugly”, you definitely remember Clint Eastwood’s character - “Man with no Name”. The poncho and hat that he wore in this movie became distinctive traits of mysterious, calm, and tough cowboys. And Rose shares these common traits both in her character and in her design choices.
- Crafting Rose’s color palette
The idea behind Rose’s palette was chosen and crafted intuitively. Rose dives into the Underworld to save her daughter’s soul, and the signature tones of this place are ethereal in dark purple and white colors. Rose’s coloring is really set off by this dark, enigmatic realm. And her palette really captures the mythical essence of the Underworld.
- What makes Rose.. Rose?
How can we describe Rose in three words? Lightning-quick, badass, but caring.
She strides in calm, handles her business quietly, and strolls out. You know this type - the ‘cool & collected bounty hunter’. But Rose is hiding something beneath this fierce appearance, either distinctive trait that all mothers share at their core — love. Even though there is little place for love in Rose's world. Her rough and thorny exterior, much like her namesake, meant to keep most others at a distance. However, there is one small thing she holds close to her heart — she is very protective and will do absolutely anything to save her beloved daughter.
- Rose’s arsenal: not just ANY guns
Aside from character traits, Rose is not only a bold bounty-hunter and a loving mother - she is also very good with guns. And when we say good, we mean good. Rose has a trustworthy sidekick - her Underworld-imbued revolver.
For a cowboy, or in our case, a cowgirl - a revolver is not just a weapon - it’s a lifeline. Rose’s starting revolver is deeply rooted in the real Wild West and inspired by the iconic Colt Peacemaker. Throughout her travels, these weapons resonate with the mysterious power of the Underworld and take on a life of their own.
Rose’s revolver is swift to decimate enemy spirits, and reliable enough to stand on its own in tight spots. It complements her speed and determination, summarizing her role as a steady protector and a hair-raising fighter.
As you can see, Rose is a strong and self-assertive character that was inspired by tough cowboy tropes, but has distinctive traits that make her a special and memorable character — fascinating to observe throughout her daring adventure in the Underworld.
Thank you for taking the time to check out our devlog, we hope you enjoyed getting to know Rose a bit better! In our next devlog we will be diving into the designs of the Underworld and the monstrous creatures that inhabit it.
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