AER Memories of Old:
Feels floaty and light
Calm music that enhance that feeling- Changes depending on areas
Simple puzzles
Simple models but lovely VFX
Minimal UI & dialogue boxes
Open world/ area
ABZU:
Lively environments/ Immersive atmosphere
Story through visual & mood
Simple puzzles
Diverse, rich, & immersive OST
Linear experience
Ori The Will of The Wisps:
Spiritfarer DEMO Version:
Charming- Social interaction focus
Story of guiding people to the after life
Lots of life sim elements
Skills upgrade e.g double jump
Intuitive UI design
Journey:
FF14-Hermes' Verdict and Execution (Endwalker Spoilers):
Context: The Ancients (black robbed characters), have the power to turn concepts or ideas into actuality and can also revert said creations back into aether(energy)- creation magic. This isn't isolated to just inanimate objects but also life. In service to creating a better world(The Star), concepts and their effects on the world, are evaluated to determine if it serves the greater good and Hermes is in charge of such determinations. However, he anguish over the fact that so many 'failed' concepts are reverted back into aether without a chance to live or a say in the matter.
AER- Auk Design:
Low-poly
Functional/ Expressive clothing
Asymmetrical designs
Abzu-Diver Design:
Simple design in contrast to the game's environment
Spiritfarer Character Designs:
Expressive and charming characters that fit their designs
2D animation
Ori The Will of The Wisps:
Journey's Character:
Light/ floaty
Animation reflects the environment
Ambiguous design