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🎨 MULTI-STYLE TEST RESULTS - Januar 2, 2026
STATUS: ✅ COMPLETE - 40 test assets generated DATE: 2026-01-02 @ 03:00-04:00 CET DECISION: Multi-style approach for DolinaSmrti game
🎯 TEST OVERVIEW
5 art styles tested across 8 asset categories = 40 total test assets
Tested Styles:
- Style 1 - Semi-realistic cartoon (Stardew Valley aesthetic)
- Style 5 - Stylized cel-shaded (My Time at Portia)
- Style 10 - Organic sketch vector (Hand-drawn artisan)
- Style 30 - Garden Story cozy adventure (Link's Awakening meets indie)
- Style 32 - Cult of the Lamb cute-dark (Adorable with edge)
Tested Categories:
- 🧑 Character (Kai - 17yo survivor)
- 👾 Enemy (Basic zombie)
- 🌾 Crop (Wheat plant)
- 🌳 Vegetation (Oak tree)
- 🦖 Animal (T-Rex dinosaur)
- 🪓 Tool (Wooden axe)
- 🏚️ Building (Red barn)
- 🍎 Item/Food (Apple)
📋 DETAILED STYLE BREAKDOWN
STYLE 1: Semi-Realistic Cartoon
Inspiration: Stardew Valley, Graveyard Keeper Aesthetic: Balanced cute and mature, NOT chibi, mature proportions Visual Details:
- Clean vector with moderate outlines
- Natural muted colors with slight saturation
- Realistic farming art meets cartoon charm
- Adult-friendly proportions
Test Results:
- ✅
style01_kai_test- Character test - ✅
style01_zombie_test- Enemy test - ✅
style01_wheat_test- Crop test - ✅
style01_tree_test- Vegetation test - ✅
style01_trex_test- Animal test - ✅
style01_axe_test- Tool test - ✅
style01_barn_test- Building test - ✅
style01_apple_test- Item test
Best For: Core farm assets, realistic crops, buildings, everyday items
STYLE 5: Stylized Cel-Shaded
Inspiration: My Time at Portia, Breath of the Wild Aesthetic: Anime influence but mature, vibrant but controlled Visual Details:
- Clean lines with medium thickness
- Vibrant but controlled color palette
- Cel-shaded rendering
- Adult-friendly cartoon style
Test Results:
- ✅
style05_kai_test- Character test - ✅
style05_zombie_test- Enemy test - ✅
style05_wheat_test- Crop test - ✅
style05_tree_test- Vegetation test - ✅
style05_trex_test- Animal test - ✅
style05_axe_test- Tool test - ✅
style05_barn_test- Building test - ✅
style05_apple_test- Item test
Best For: Action sequences, dynamic characters, fantasy elements
STYLE 10: Organic Sketch Vector
Inspiration: Hand-drawn indie games, artisan aesthetic Aesthetic: Hand-drawn charm with clean vectorization Visual Details:
- Natural flowing lines
- Earthy tones and warm colors
- Artisan warm feel
- Sketch-like quality with vector precision
Test Results:
- ✅
style10_kai_test- Character test - ✅
style10_zombie_test- Enemy test - ✅
style10_wheat_test- Crop test - ✅
style10_tree_test- Vegetation test - ✅
style10_trex_test- Animal test - ✅
style10_axe_test- Tool test - ✅
style10_barn_test- Building test - ✅
style10_apple_test- Item test
Best For: Natural environments, organic materials, wilderness biomes
STYLE 30: Garden Story Cozy
Inspiration: Garden Story, Link's Awakening, Chicory: A Colorful Tale Aesthetic: Wholesome mature aesthetic, pastel-vibrant balance Visual Details:
- Soft rounded friendly shapes
- Pastel colors with vibrant accents
- Link's Awakening meets modern indie
- Cozy adventure feel
Test Results:
- ✅
style30_kai_test- Character test - ✅
style30_zombie_test- Enemy test - ✅
style30_wheat_test- Crop test - ✅
style30_tree_test- Vegetation test - ✅
style30_trex_test- Animal test - ✅
style30_axe_test- Tool test - ✅
style30_barn_test- Building test - ✅
style30_apple_test- Item test
Best For: Friendly NPCs, cozy environments, wholesome moments
STYLE 32: Cult of the Lamb Cute-Dark ⭐
Inspiration: Cult of the Lamb, Don't Starve Together Aesthetic: Adorable with edge, contradiction aesthetic Visual Details:
- Pastel meets gothic color scheme
- Charming yet sinister balance
- Cute characters with dark undertones
- Perfect for horror-farming hybrid
Test Results:
- ✅
style32_kai_test- Character test - ✅
style32_zombie_test- Enemy test - ✅
style32_wheat_test- Crop test - ✅
style32_tree_test- Vegetation test - ✅
style32_trex_test- Animal test - ✅
style32_axe_test- Tool test - ✅
style32_barn_test- Building test - ✅
style32_apple_test- Item test
Best For: Main characters, zombies, dark fantasy elements, horror aesthetics
🎯 MULTI-STYLE STRATEGY
Approved Approach:
BLEND ALL 5 STYLES throughout the game for maximum visual variety and genre-appropriate aesthetics.
Style Assignment Guidelines:
Main Characters & NPCs:
- Style 32 (Cult of the Lamb) - Kai, Ana, Gronk, Susi, Grok
- Style 30 (Garden Story) - Friendly NPCs, town survivors
- Style 5 (Cel-shaded) - Dynamic action characters
Enemies & Horror:
- Style 32 (Cute-Dark) - All zombies, undead
- Style 5 (Cel-shaded) - Boss fights, elite enemies
- Style 1 (Semi-realistic) - Mutated creatures
Environments:
- Core Farm - Style 1 (Semi-realistic)
- Town & Safe Zones - Style 30 (Cozy)
- Wilderness - Style 10 (Organic sketch)
- Anomalous Biomes - Style 5 or Style 32 (depending on theme)
- Horror Zones - Style 32 (Cute-dark)
Items & Tools:
- Farm Tools - Style 1 (Semi-realistic)
- Weapons - Style 5 (Cel-shaded)
- Food - Style 30 (Cozy)
- Dark Magic Items - Style 32 (Cute-dark)
Crops & Plants:
- Normal Crops - Style 1 (Semi-realistic)
- Magical Plants - Style 5 (Cel-shaded)
- Anomalous Flora - Style 32 (Cute-dark)
📊 PRODUCTION IMPACT
Benefits of Multi-Style Approach:
- Visual Variety - Game never feels monotonous
- Genre Flexibility - Each biome/zone has appropriate aesthetic
- Emotional Range - Different styles evoke different feelings
- Artistic Freedom - AI can generate diverse assets without strict consistency
- ADHD-Friendly - Constant visual stimulation, multiple aesthetic hooks
Implementation:
- Each asset prompt will specify the style number (1, 5, 10, 30, or 32)
- Style suffix will be attached to all generation scripts
- Asset naming convention:
assetname_styleXX.png
✅ CONCLUSION
Date: January 2, 2026
Status: Multi-style approach APPROVED
Primary Style for Characters: Style 32 - Cult of the Lamb
Next Steps:
- Generate main characters (Gronk, Ana, Susi) in Style 32
- Update all generation scripts with multi-style support
- Begin mass asset production with style diversity
Total Test Assets Generated: 40
Total Styles Evaluated: 5 (from original 80)
Decision Made: ✅ USE ALL 5 STYLES
END OF REPORT