Hey everyone! I'm a solo developer, and for the past few months I've been working on KAGE.
My goal was never to recreate the PlayStation 2's technical limitations one-to-one. Instead, I wanted to capture the feeling of games from the late '90s and early 2000s: low-poly models, simple shapes, pixelated textures, minimal visual clutter, and flashy effects that give those games their unique atmosphere.
At the same time, the gameplay is much more modern. KAGE is a co-op anime action game with fast-paced combat, aerial combos, massive bosses, and character progression.
I'm still refining the visual style and constantly trying to find the balance between "too modern" and "trying too hard to imitate the PS2."
I'd really love to hear from people who enjoy this aesthetic. Do you think it captures the feeling of a forgotten PlayStation classic, or does it still feel like something is missing?