Corruption Representation in Battle
The visual elements representing the protagonist's "corruption" have been officially integrated into the combat system. If you check the second GIF, you can see a glimpse of the protagonist's "fall from grace."
Originally, I experimented with a gradual clothing-damage system paired with changing facial expressions, body stance and screen effects. However, during playtesting, I found that constant clothing removal felt more distracting than atmospheric. To fix this, I’ve decided to evolve the player’s attire based on their corruption level. This better reflects the protagonist's shifting state of mind and the narrative stakes without interrupting the flow of battle.
Clothing & Makeup
While the makeup and clothing systems were initially designed for dialogue and conversation scenes, I felt it was important to bridge the gap between narrative and combat.
Visual changes - including underwear, piercings, fingernail polish (visible during reload animations), and makeup - will now carry over into the battle sequence. As some might noticed, minor bodile changes such as eyelashes will be added to the player. Most of these will reflect the specific color palettes you’ve chosen for the protagonist.
Note on Customization: In the first mockup GIF (which shows the "Makeup Room" scene coming next week), you can see how chosen colors impact the UI. I’ve noticed that some highly saturated or extremely dark colors can muddy the visual quality of the battle scene. To maintain high visual standards, I’ll be implementing limits on tone and transparency for certain color selections.
Body/Mind Modification
The "Body/Mind" section of the Investigation File will be updated next week. I am currently adding portraits for various body parts that will physically change based on your in-game decisions.
While the mechanics are straightforward to implement, I want the community to weigh in on the direction of these changes. This is your chance to help shape the protagonist's transformation!
Patreon Poll: Evolution Direction
Q: Which physical changes do you want to see most on the interface screen? (You may choose multiple options; picking one doesn’t exclude the others, as these systems will partially overlap.)