Hi friends!
Here's a little update on what we have been up to since the last update:
💛 Art Update
Over the past month, the art team has been working hard to bring a brand new in-game area to life: Limeline Village. It will be located in the historical heart of Covestadt, the main city of Cat Cafe Manager 2. Limeline Village will be shaped by old colorful buildings and charming alleyways, overgrown with greenery for you to explore. You will be able to take pleasant strolls along the canals and perhaps even discover some hidden witchy artifacts from ages past along the way.
Based on the visual research Esmeé and Carmen conducted earlier, we have developed the first pieces of concept art to capture the unique character of Limeline Village. As of now, the art team is focused on turning these visualizations into an in-game reality. Stay tuned for the upcoming newsletters to follow the journey of this adorable district coming to life!
😸 Growing Our Dream Team!
Roost Games is growing! By the start of March, we were excited to welcome three talented new team members. Tim, Mischa, and Levi have joined Roost Games as Tech Artist, 3D Artist, and Gameplay Programmer on Cat Cafe Manager 2! Our producer Joni has done a great job guiding the onboarding process, making sure everyone got up to speed with the project. Now, let’s introduce these nice folks to you guys!
⭐ Tim - Tech Artist
“Hi there! My job is to bring the game to life with cool effects, pretty lights, and behind-the-scenes tools that make everything run smoothly. Whenever you spot a cool effect or a bit of visual magic, there's a good chance I had a hand in it! I originally helped with the CCM2 Kickstarter trailer, and now I'm back on board to bring even more charm and polish to the full game!
I'm also an indie developer, creating my own games like the cozy Garden Buddies and my upcoming party game, Footsy! I love crafting experiences that spark joy, either through heartwarming moments or fun interactions. That’s why I can't wait for y'all to see what we're cooking up for Cat Cafe Manager 2!”
⭐ Mischa - 3D Artist
“Hello! My job is making sure the world of Cat Cafe Manager 2 will be filled with enough quirky little houses, crooked trees and other fun stuff for you to gaze upon during your cat-filled journeys. I am especially excited about the fact that a big part of this game is inspired by Dutch architecture and vibes, and I can't wait to fully immerse myself into the project. Aside from CCM2, I also spend time building my own little games. Additionally, I develop art for the upcoming auto-battler Become The Moon.”
⭐ Levi - Gameplay Programmer
“Hey! I am here to make sure the gameplay runs smoothly and the game functions as expected. Besides Cat Cafe Manager 2, I am a game developer working on projects for big commercial brands. One half of my heart is game dev, the other half is DnD! That’s why I also sell handmade DnD accessories like dice, dice trays, DM screens, and dice towers as a small business owner :D I can't wait to see what Cat Cafe Manager 2 will become and I'm so down for the ride!”
By the way, Levi has two gorgeous good bois called Teddy and Novi! 😍🐶
😻CCM1 In The Dutch National Archives!
Carmen and Joni visited the Dutch Institute for Audio- and Visual Media this week, to officially submit the first Cat Cafe Manager to the national archives of media. Additionally, Willem, the archivist, gave them a great tour past all kinds of childhood TV (and games!) memories!
Joni, Carmen and Karbonkel hanging out at the Dutch Institute for Audio- and Visual Media
💜Indie Games We Love!
Irene has been a bit busy lately helping out our friends at Schleuder Games release Space Sprouts on Steam! If you like space simulation and challenging puzzle games with cozy vibes, check it out here!
Thank you all so much! We'll be back with more news in June! 😽
Take care and see you soon!
- Claire & Irene from Roost Games 🪺
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