Characters- Pocket Friends

To create a diverse and engaging cast for Pocket Friends, we conducted player research to identify the most appealing character types. I developed their personalities using our proprietary in-house AI tool, Sprites. Each character was designed to be supportive in their own unique way, ranging from empathetic and dreamy to tough love and self-centred, to reflect different friendship dynamics. The goal was to allow players to connect deeply with characters and gradually shape their personalities through interaction, while also uncovering their unique backstories. To enhance the cozy visual style, I created a custom Fresnel shader that added adjustable highlights around characters, helping them stand out and feel more vibrant in the environment.