Don't Take It Personally, I Just Don't Like You

Role - Concept Artist and Character Artist  

In Development | Christian DeCoster | PC | 2nd Place Massdigi Game Challenge 2020 |  2nd Place Massdigi Game Challenge 2021 

A lofi anime dating simulator where not everyone likes you and that’s okay. Players are encouraged to use their intuition, pay attention to what characters are saying and choose your words carefully. Concepted and created each individual character sprite and expressions. Created ending cutscenes images as well as chibi versions of the characters for merchandising. Successfully funded on Kickstarter with an early access available on Steam. 


The Characters

Rose

"The student council member. She can be a bit overworked, but I'm sure she'll make time for you. Probably."

Neutral Expression

Neutral

Competitive

In Love

Flustered

Moderately Irritated

Happy

Starring Off Into The Distance

Todd

"Your roommate"

Neutral

Flustered

Pissed

Happy

Worried

In Love

Maria

"Your roommate's friend, a member of the local punk scene. She's down to smash... the system."

Neutral

Angry

Slightly Irritated

Excited

Smirk

Slightly in Love

Uncomfortable, Flustered

Sarah

"Your best friend since kindergarten. Just, y'know, try not to ruin a good thing because you're crushing on her hard."

Neutral

Angry; Frustrated

Excited

Anxious; Flustered

Smile

In Love

Teasing; Competitive

Dale

"The cheerleader from your bio class. But, just so you know, your roommate is totally into her as well."

Neutral

Angry

Smile

In Love; Flirty

Spaced Out; Thinking

Laughing

Teasing; Competitve

Anne

"The local anime/gaming fan! She seems to be a bit shy though. Or, I don't know, maybe she just doesn't like you all that much."

Neutral

Angry; Irritated

Playing Gameboy

In Love

Smile Genuine

Nervous

Smile Nervous

Keychain Designs

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