[h3]Hello, architects of the future![/h3] For a while now we’ve been discussing how to build things. But [i]what[/i] exactly are we building? The city of COMPLEX SKY employs a minimalistic visual style with a touch of sci-fi. These low-poly boxes aren't something that immediately comes to mind when you think “city builder architecture”, so why go for this look? Let’s dive in. [img]https://i.imgur.com/Ekn9HON.png[/img] COMPLEX SKY takes place in a post-apocalyptic world marred by an unspecified ecological cataclysm. In the aftermath, the remnants of humankind took to the skies in a desperate bid for another chance at survival. However, not everything is so dour, as this new “green” civilization is showing a lot of promise! Will you be able to deliver on it? Thus, the visual language of the game’s architecture serves a few purposes: – A focus on greenery and ecological sustainability. – A sort-of-optimistic take on humanity’s future, resulting in an “eco-minimalist” architecture style punctuated by whites mixed with a selection of sporadic colors that make everything “pop”. – A focus on practicality: the shapes are simplified, no space is wasted, everything is modular. – Extra futuristic gribble. It just [i]looks good[/i]. [img]https://i.imgur.com/hEHBlkK.png[/img][i]Don’t you just want to live there?[/i] [img]https://i.imgur.com/5JIPPNo.png[/img] It might not look like it as you start your renovation project, but COMPLEX SKY can be quite a fast-paced game. You might think you're in for a relaxing term as the city's "mayor", but an apartment unit here, a textile factory there and now you're really feeling the pressure – This kind of city management welcomes split-second decisions, so be prepared for the unexpected... To help you quickly navigate your open-air warehouse, the game employs a subtle color-coding system: there are no specific classes or rules for the buildings to follow, but some buildings and related extensions do use similar-looking designs, which helps you find them more easily amidst other blocks and protrusions. [img]https://i.imgur.com/cSv2rZp.png[/img][i]Tip: try breaking your city into themed “districts” to make management even easier[/i] [img]https://i.imgur.com/KGaAsFp.png[/img] COMPLEX SKY is not just a game about building things: it’s a game about building things in three dimensions! Your goal is to build a thriving city in a world unrestricted by gravity. The scenery should, of course, look impressive and techy at all angles, with all the pieces still fitting together naturally. A lot of the time you will also be stacking buildings on top of other buildings, creating giant skybound monoliths. [img]https://i.imgur.com/78wxLdk.png[/img][i]Uh… So which one is the upside-down part?[/i] This kind of aesthetic also lets us create…slightly weirder structures that go beyond simple factories or living quarters, yet still work organically with the city builder style. [img]https://i.imgur.com/usquG97.png[/img][i]Some structures connect to the mainland from the side. Wonder what they can be used for…[/i] Don’t forget: building a city in COMPLEX SKY is a long-term project. Civilizations aren’t built in a day: you will be building, moving, zooming, and rotating your little world for quite a while. So looking at something nice while doing it wouldn’t hurt, would it? I hope the peaceful visuals, cute animations, customizable lighting schemes, and the zen-inducing soundtrack will get you into a relaxed, yet focused frame of mind befitting the chief architect of humanity’s future. If you wish to connect with fellow futuristic architects, check out our Twitter or hop onto our Discord server; the skies can get pretty lonely without good company. And if you want to start building humanity’s future today, check out our Demo: it’s constantly receiving updates and growing, just like the city of COMPLEX SKY! Stay tuned for more updates soon and see you on cloud nine! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1549600/Complex_SKY/ [url=https://discord.gg/UHcKvmwe][img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39886669/6d0f8ec5e14baf8f7ca07ae0e29a3d9c51f11bc7.png[/img][/url] [url=https://twitter.com/CPSKYProject][img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39886669/a63caba8ed754dfcc60a95d5372fbaa17af5d3fd.png[/img][/url]