Neyyah is a first-person point-and-click adventure game from Defy Reality Entertainment. You are thrown into a strange secretive world called Neyyah. Use careful observation and logic to uncover the mysteries entwined within Neyyah's peculiar landscapes and bizarre cultures.
Hello Neyyah adventurers!
Excited to share a wonderful chat I had with Adventure Game Geek recently, where I was able to discuss the developments of Neyyah - its origin story, and how other amazing adventure titles have helped shape the game! These games include Riven, Myst, Dragon Lore II, Schizm and many more.
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One of the topics touched upon during the interview was how I generated such a similar aesthetic to that seen in Riven (which is a big influence). There are a number of considerations involved, although the main effect would be desaturation, and slightly taking away the yellow saturation from sunlit areas. I have a devlog which delves more into my Photoshop work, and highlights certain aspects of bringing life to Neyyah's artwork and nailing the look of the game world ...
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Be sure to check out Adventure Game Geek's other awesome work, including reviews on games such as Riven, Myst, Dark Fall, The Lost Crown, Barrow Hill and Schizm, all of which have played big roles in the influence behind Neyyah!
Here's an example - Adventure Game Geek's 'Riven' review:
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Til next time!
- Aaron Gwynaire / Defy Reality Entertainment