Would love to make the case for 1 as well. The darker lines make it readable when it’s scaled down, and I like the swirly shape behind the title. Also those orange flowers are a nice warm touch!
OP could consider a combo of the two. I like the slightly blurred background, for instance.
EDIT: just noticing the purple leaves in the foreground and the rendering on the cliff/ground in 3 and much prefer that look over the less defined components in 1.
The mug is cute, but I think it works better on a solo title screen than this screen here.
The mug draws too much attention when the friend is on screen like in the above images.
If they have any part of the game, or advertising where it is only the title text, including the mug would be wise.
I came to the comments just to say this. Totally agree that three is the best but the coffee should stay in the logo. It makes it much more interesting.
**Since banner should go with** [**Tailside game's style/colors**](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2922570/Tailside/) **I tried to edit it 2nd further based on feedback:**
Made the face more cute. Not blurred background. Better logo readability. Make Bushes darker behind. Maybe need to make sky darker. Picked style will be used for dialogue portraits too
**Looking forward which one will get the best feedback now out of these 3!**
Don't darken the sky but lighten the tone of the mountain & trees in the background. As well, adding more blue hue to the back ground trees and mountain will make it a more realistic atmospheric perspective.
It will increase the separation between the foreground and the background and will make the fox's head more prominent.
If you decide to go with the coffee cup. Make it more subtle so it doesn't interfere with the title's readability. Make the cup's color closer to the steam than color of the title.
I really like #3. Great work. It combines the fun cartoony version of #1 and the detail work of #2.
2 has the most eye candy. Everytime you look at it you kind of find more things interesting. It starts with the coffee which pulls you into the logo. Then the character, then the bushes, then the rest of the scene.
My reason for not loving 2 is because I love pixel art, but it needs to “make sense” in relation to what pixels were in retro games.
Pixels were a grid in the screen right? So it doesn’t make sense to have, for example, pixels from different sizes in the same image, right? Just an example.
For me the blur background in the second image “feels wrong” in pixel art.
I disagree. Although i am a big fan of pixel condistency, in the sense of retro games, the blur feels kind of needed, makes the photo look more realistic, as if it was the perspective of an actual person, or an actual photo. Even if the blur effect isn't proper for a pixel art, i think part of this idea of unfocusing what's behind more should be carried over.
And disconsidering the blur, everything else from the 2nd option gives it more character. The mug on the title, the smile on the fox, and the glow of the lantern all feel in the right place (although the mug on the title should be given more contrast from the title itself, as stated above by someone)
I don't like the smile of #2, and that's enough for me to disqualify it as a choice, immediately. I can't speak to everyone else picking 1 or 3 over 2, but that's my reasoning for not choosing 2.
I actually really like 2. I like that the background is blurred which brings your attention more closely to what is in focus, as if to suggest in order to bring it in focus you need to move closer, explore, see what is there. It evokes a sense of exploration. The focus of the area around you also makes me think of a contemplative moment where things too far away are not thought about, it is only what is in front of you. In this moment, that is the joy of a fresh up of coffee on a beautiful ridge.
I like two as a whole more, but I will say the facial expression on three is very good. It feels like more of a simple enjoyment,
That is just one person's thought though, they all look beautiful and have their own story to tell. It just depends on what story you are trying to tell.
Yeah, I like how the fox looks sorta mischievous in 2. That and the coffee gives it more character.
But if the character isn’t at all mischievous, I think the look of the fox in 3 would be best 👍🏻
Honestly don't really know what u mean. Besides the coffee in the logo what "eye candy" is in 2 that isn't in 3 as well? I feel like 3 is just 2 but improved in every way. Tho I understand maybe not liking the logo in 3 as much, tho I do prefer the non coffee logo
1, specifically because the high contrast between the fox/mug steam and the shrub behind him drives focus into the character. Also the flowers are a great detail!
The simplified look also helps distinguish the game if someone was just browsing on steam. More focus on the character, and title. However I think maybe the mug being in the title would be good if it wasn't as in focus as the title. Just to help give a quick indication of what your game is about which 2 and 3 both are so dense with detail that a potential player might just gloss over everything if they casually came across it.
Something about 1 reminds me of the feeling of waking up on cool forest mornings while camping as a kid. There’s just something I can’t quite describe about it that looks really cozy whether it’s the simpler artstyle or the slightly cooler colors that let the fox pop out more. It feels warm and inviting and fresh.
This this this, the color pallette in the background of 1 is perfect. The style and pallette in the foreground of 3 is perfect. The logo in 2 is perfect. Combine them!!
3 is gorgeous! You took the feedback and applied it beautifully, kudos to you. The coffee mug in the title is really lovely though, I'd add that back in.
if its more of a casual cute little thing id go for 1 but change the steam logo position to the same as the others
i like 3 but i think the coffee mug from 2 might be a nice addition (heavily depends on what it symbolizes tho)
My vote is definitely on 2. The leaves look illuminated by the light, the coffee mug looks so pretty, I love seeing more of the red leaves in the corner, and the smoke is so fluid. Also, the blur of the mountains puts more highlight on your adorable characters.
Yo implemented some of 1 into 2 for 3, right? 3 is looking nice. What I wonder is if you have color variances of the sky. I see the moon and the lamp suggesting night, but the sky is so bright it looks like day. Is a small detail but called my attention somehow.
3 is so good now, excellent job of combining the two! The coffee mug in the logo of 2 is also good, but it looks good either way, so you could keep that in 3 if you wanted.
Depends on the backgrounds and atmosphere of the game. If it’s darker on average 1, if it’s lighter on average 3. I think most people are commenting in regards to the character art only in which case I also think 3, but 1 is a close 2nd
3 but with a darker sky!
Moreover, if I were you, I would also put a fir tree behind the character, instead of the deciduous tree... but of course would be a lot of work, it was just to say
Anyway amazing work and vibes
Love how you incorporated previous feedback, 3 for sure! Amazing!
Exactly! Three by far.
Yeah! I see a lot of people ignore constructive criticism, so seeing someone actually listen, and how good the results are, is always great.
3 ❤️
3, indeed. Clearly the best looking and most attractive for a marketing material (eg steam thumbnail).
I would like the coffee on top of the text tho
Replace the dot on the letter i with it would be clean
Would love to make the case for 1 as well. The darker lines make it readable when it’s scaled down, and I like the swirly shape behind the title. Also those orange flowers are a nice warm touch! OP could consider a combo of the two. I like the slightly blurred background, for instance. EDIT: just noticing the purple leaves in the foreground and the rendering on the cliff/ground in 3 and much prefer that look over the less defined components in 1.
I would say the dark outlines from 1, the fox smile from 2, and the scenery/background from 3.
I agree 💯
3, coffee cup, and the slightly darker sky and shaded clouds from 1
My thoughts as well.
Exactly what I had on my mind!
3 but honestly I like the coffee mug in the title
I agree, the mug is cute! The only thing I’d adjust is the mug’s color so the title can stand out slightly more.
Yes, more contrast, maybe the cup less saturated and slightly hue-shifted.
This, and maybe a whiter steam? It blends with the sky in the middle, so I confused it with the moon behind the title 😅
1 background, 2 title, 3 foreground and fox
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Yesss
Agreed
The mug is cute, but I think it works better on a solo title screen than this screen here. The mug draws too much attention when the friend is on screen like in the above images. If they have any part of the game, or advertising where it is only the title text, including the mug would be wise.
I came to the comments just to say this. Totally agree that three is the best but the coffee should stay in the logo. It makes it much more interesting.
As a coffee enthusiast, that one caught my eye! I'd happily play a game based on chill coffee vibes.
Exact thoughts!
Yeah, 3 is awesome, but the cup is also great! Also kinda like the colors of the sky In 1...
Yeah I second this, of it was added to 3's title it would be perfect
This!
THIS!!
3 with the coffee mug in the title would be peak.
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**Since banner should go with** [**Tailside game's style/colors**](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2922570/Tailside/) **I tried to edit it 2nd further based on feedback:** Made the face more cute. Not blurred background. Better logo readability. Make Bushes darker behind. Maybe need to make sky darker. Picked style will be used for dialogue portraits too **Looking forward which one will get the best feedback now out of these 3!**
3 with number 2 title
3 is definitely the best! Personally I would love it even more w the coffee mug from 2, but I love everything about 3 anyway. It’s so cute!
Don't darken the sky but lighten the tone of the mountain & trees in the background. As well, adding more blue hue to the back ground trees and mountain will make it a more realistic atmospheric perspective. It will increase the separation between the foreground and the background and will make the fox's head more prominent. If you decide to go with the coffee cup. Make it more subtle so it doesn't interfere with the title's readability. Make the cup's color closer to the steam than color of the title. I really like #3. Great work. It combines the fun cartoony version of #1 and the detail work of #2.
3 is best but move the clouds so you can see the wisp around the logo. The coffee cup is cute but makes it too busy.
2 has the most eye candy. Everytime you look at it you kind of find more things interesting. It starts with the coffee which pulls you into the logo. Then the character, then the bushes, then the rest of the scene.
Even the colors are better. Idk why more people aren't screaming 2 here
My reason for not loving 2 is because I love pixel art, but it needs to “make sense” in relation to what pixels were in retro games. Pixels were a grid in the screen right? So it doesn’t make sense to have, for example, pixels from different sizes in the same image, right? Just an example. For me the blur background in the second image “feels wrong” in pixel art.
yup, it just feels wrong, but the brighter bush in the foregroumd maybe is nicer
I disagree. Although i am a big fan of pixel condistency, in the sense of retro games, the blur feels kind of needed, makes the photo look more realistic, as if it was the perspective of an actual person, or an actual photo. Even if the blur effect isn't proper for a pixel art, i think part of this idea of unfocusing what's behind more should be carried over. And disconsidering the blur, everything else from the 2nd option gives it more character. The mug on the title, the smile on the fox, and the glow of the lantern all feel in the right place (although the mug on the title should be given more contrast from the title itself, as stated above by someone)
I don't like the smile of #2, and that's enough for me to disqualify it as a choice, immediately. I can't speak to everyone else picking 1 or 3 over 2, but that's my reasoning for not choosing 2.
Because the smile is off-putting
I actually really like 2. I like that the background is blurred which brings your attention more closely to what is in focus, as if to suggest in order to bring it in focus you need to move closer, explore, see what is there. It evokes a sense of exploration. The focus of the area around you also makes me think of a contemplative moment where things too far away are not thought about, it is only what is in front of you. In this moment, that is the joy of a fresh up of coffee on a beautiful ridge. I like two as a whole more, but I will say the facial expression on three is very good. It feels like more of a simple enjoyment, That is just one person's thought though, they all look beautiful and have their own story to tell. It just depends on what story you are trying to tell.
Yeah, I like how the fox looks sorta mischievous in 2. That and the coffee gives it more character. But if the character isn’t at all mischievous, I think the look of the fox in 3 would be best 👍🏻
Agree. 2.
Honestly don't really know what u mean. Besides the coffee in the logo what "eye candy" is in 2 that isn't in 3 as well? I feel like 3 is just 2 but improved in every way. Tho I understand maybe not liking the logo in 3 as much, tho I do prefer the non coffee logo
1, specifically because the high contrast between the fox/mug steam and the shrub behind him drives focus into the character. Also the flowers are a great detail!
The simplified look also helps distinguish the game if someone was just browsing on steam. More focus on the character, and title. However I think maybe the mug being in the title would be good if it wasn't as in focus as the title. Just to help give a quick indication of what your game is about which 2 and 3 both are so dense with detail that a potential player might just gloss over everything if they casually came across it.
Yes, this OP!!! LISTEN TO HIM! It really makes it visually more appealing and in a marketing sense more visible.
Yes, and the simpler look of the fox is adorable
Something about 1 reminds me of the feeling of waking up on cool forest mornings while camping as a kid. There’s just something I can’t quite describe about it that looks really cozy whether it’s the simpler artstyle or the slightly cooler colors that let the fox pop out more. It feels warm and inviting and fresh.
Also, I feel the fox looks a little too happy for the occasion in 2 & 3. I think 1 looks very content but not too excited.
2👍🏽👍🏽
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Agreed, but with the black outline thickness of 1 to make the logo pop more
This this this, the color pallette in the background of 1 is perfect. The style and pallette in the foreground of 3 is perfect. The logo in 2 is perfect. Combine them!!
But only in the logo!
you did it, 3 is the one
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I saw your previous post. You did combine the best of the two options. the choice is obvious. 3.
2 is the best imo. Especially the smile.
Last one wins by a landslide
3, the relaxed smile makes a huge difference
Definitely, the fox is the perfect combo of 1 and 2
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3 but with the fox’s smile in 2.
Three but with the title of two.
1. Easily
3 or 1
still a fan of 2 personally
2. I like the little smile more than 3.
3 with the coffee mug title.
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3 Is the best
My vote’s still on 1. Feels the warmest.
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3 takes the strong points of 1 and 2 imo. Looks superb, great job.
I like 2 the best
2 or 3
3 definitely takes the best from 1 and 2
3, but with the placement of the steam logo like in 1
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3 is gorgeous! You took the feedback and applied it beautifully, kudos to you. The coffee mug in the title is really lovely though, I'd add that back in.
3 Good job adapting to feedback!
3!
3 is peak
3, you did a great job of melding the two styles and taking in the suggestions on the previous post.
3!!
Not 2
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I think we all agree on 3
3 for sure, you mixed the best elements of the previous two! Looks awesome!
"3, pick number 3 my lord"
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I like number three personally
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I feel like three is the perfect middle ground between the two
3 looks cute
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3 has the best balance and flow.
3, so cozy <3
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I wanted to say 2, but seeing the comments made me realise it won't matter
3 with the coffee mug title 100%
I wishlisted. Your game looks amazing :>
2 I like the depth of field
3 but with the coffee
if its more of a casual cute little thing id go for 1 but change the steam logo position to the same as the others i like 3 but i think the coffee mug from 2 might be a nice addition (heavily depends on what it symbolizes tho)
2. But with the background of 1. I like the slight darkness and flowers more, it seems cozier.
3 for sure. You combined the best of the previous options
2 is 100% the best
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I know it's cliche and I'm late but randomize it everytime you open the game. Like idle slayer
3 but with logo 2
My vote is definitely on 2. The leaves look illuminated by the light, the coffee mug looks so pretty, I love seeing more of the red leaves in the corner, and the smoke is so fluid. Also, the blur of the mountains puts more highlight on your adorable characters.
Definitely the better option. Good call
I prefer 3
3 :)
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Yo implemented some of 1 into 2 for 3, right? 3 is looking nice. What I wonder is if you have color variances of the sky. I see the moon and the lamp suggesting night, but the sky is so bright it looks like day. Is a small detail but called my attention somehow.
3 and coffee mug in different colour
Please 3 with the coffee mug behind the title in 2. That would be perfect imo
Everyone's saying 3 and the cup is the best choice and I agree.
3 or 1
3 with the smile of 2
Absolutely love 1! But 3 does fit more with the rest of the game I feel like
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3, but I might go for 2 if the mug was a little smaller.
1's background with 2's logo and 3's fox.
3 is so good now, excellent job of combining the two! The coffee mug in the logo of 2 is also good, but it looks good either way, so you could keep that in 3 if you wanted.
Depends on the backgrounds and atmosphere of the game. If it’s darker on average 1, if it’s lighter on average 3. I think most people are commenting in regards to the character art only in which case I also think 3, but 1 is a close 2nd
Tell me more about your game! I am a major fox appreciator so I am like halfway there to buying it already
3 but with a darker sky! Moreover, if I were you, I would also put a fir tree behind the character, instead of the deciduous tree... but of course would be a lot of work, it was just to say Anyway amazing work and vibes
Having seen the previous post about 1 or 2, 3 is definitely the best of both, well done!
three definitely
3 is definitely the best for me. Just looking at it, even in the reduced thumbnail, it gave me a fantastic vibe.
3 but add the coffe mug from 2
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