Isle of Swaps: Adventure Environment
Before Isle of Swaps became a roguelite deckbuilder it was actually a small open world game. After working on Spook Squad and Cardterrupters, I wanted to make something with minimal combat and an actual environment to run around in. I was very inspired by A Short Hike for this.
Whilst the island isn't finished and not used in Isle of Swaps, I wouldn't mind revisting it for another game as it was nice making this little cartoon world.
Dina's adventure begins at the school after the end of day bell rings.
Dina's school is based on my primary school with how the building looks and playground is laid out.
The large open area of the park where people hang out
The central duck pond has the ducks swim around on path and the clouds are particles to fake a reflection
Here's the Town Hall, barbers + bookshop and the Cinema and the statue of the Invincible Ronald.
Next to them is the burger restaurant, supermarket and the Ferret Sisters card and hobby shop!
The interior of the Ferret Sister's Card and Hobby Shop is packed to the brim with Critter Card stuff. When you run in the shop, the roof flies off!
Off to the east is Whale Dock with lots of fishing supplies.
The adjoining beach has an array of rainbow beach huts.
The southern trainstation features traintracks just on the waters surface (Spirited Away inspiration of course).