summary
- A rare game to sit and listen.
- New writer tackles the challenge of maintaining a magical blend of characters and stories
- The Inspiration and Problems of a Cast of Fantastic Characters
In a world of social media where more people speak and express their opinions, listening can seem like an undervalue. This is what we, Touge Productions, want to emphasize. Coffee Talk Episode 2 Hibiscus & Butterfly, is out now on Xbox and available on Game Pass. I’m Arya, PR & Communications Manager at Toge Productions. I’d love to talk more about how listening-focused games can be engaging…
Heart to heart with warm beer
Coffee Talk Episode 2 Hibiscus & Butterfly is a coffee brewing and heartfelt conversation simulator that takes you to an alternate near-future in Seattle. Here you’ll find not only humans as residents, but also vampires, werewolves, orcs, elves, and a myriad of other fantasy creatures. You can not only catch up with, but also get to know new faces.
As a barista who prepares coffee and other warming beverages, we listen and help our customers. So how does Coffee Talk make listening interesting?
chatted with hibiscus & butterflyJunkipatchi (narrative designer and lead writer) and Anna Winterstein (writer) on how to maintain the right atmosphere and experience in a game where listening is so important, and their own challenges as new writers for the series I will tell you.
conversation in coffee shop
“The script is one of the most important aspects after atmosphere (visuals, music) and is how the player interacts with the character. I will open the and gently urge you.” Junki said.
Real-life experiences can also be inspiration, says Junki.
“People’s communication styles vary from place to place, so experience of real-life conversations with strangers can be helpful. Coffee shops and bars often serve as a person’s ‘third place. There you can relax or be cautious, depending on your personality. This can lead to interesting dynamics…” she added.
The ordeal, in Junki’s own words, dates back to his days as a “break-even freelancer” in Toronto. coffee talk And its Seattle setting is relatable.
“When I was doing freelance comics work, I would often spend hours in cafes because of the background noise. The barista had memorized my order.Oddly enough, people saw me painting, so they chatted with me,” she recalled.
“There was a bodybuilder who loved cartoons, a curious chef who was always on my mind, and a textile factory owner who wanted new pattern ideas. It was kind of an interesting experience and it certainly made me nervous!”
relationship building
For Anna, she said that the key to creating the right player experience is making the character feel like the player’s friend.
“The process is a lot like watching a sitcom. It makes you want to know what’s going on in life, you care, ”said Anna.
“Of course, in this case it’s even more difficult because many of the characters are already familiar to the player and we don’t want our friends to feel like strangers! There’s pressure to keep enjoying the pixel folks and feeling invested in your own personal story.”
keep the magic
Of course, both challenges in writing the sequel were to justify the existing work. but we had to maintain the relaxed, magical experience that so many players already enjoyed… so no pressure!
Anna played her first game and it made a big impact. like me,” she said.
“Fortunately, the communication channel between everyone at Toge who worked on the original game and Jho, my fellow writer with a longstanding relationship with the project, was always completely open. It was a collaborative effort. Now, I hope fans of the original game will enjoy reading this sequel as much as I enjoyed working on it.”
So you have it.I hope you enjoy Coffee Talk Episode 2 Hibiscus & Butterfly!
Coffee Talk Episode 2 Hibiscus and Butterfly
chorus worldwide games
$14.99
PC game pass
xbox game pass
In times when people are isolated from each other, Coffee Talk is a place where they can reunite over a hot drink. It’s time to revisit your favorite late-night coffee shop and reunite with your fantasy friends over a hot beverage. You are the barista and your customers aren’t always human. Listen to them and influence their minds with a cup or two of hot coffee. *Brew Warm Drinks Combine and mix ingredients such as tea, ginger, mint, chocolate and coffee. Experiment and uncover secret recipes and serve heart-warming drinks to change people’s lives. * Create your latte art masterpiece Get creative and decorate your drink by drawing your own latte art masterpiece with the in-game liquid simulation. *Chill Lo-fi Atmosphere Immerse yourself in the cozy coffee shop atmosphere. It’s raining outside. Brew a hot drink, play some lo-fi chill-hop beats, and listen to Coffee Talk. *Urban Fantasy Cappuccino Punk Set in an alternate modern day Seattle where humans, orcs, elves and other races have coexisted since time immemorial. Explore the world through stories told by customers one drink at a time. * Hangouts with a diverse cast Meet quirky and interesting characters. Baileys is an elf freelance graphic designer, Lua is a succubus bisdev executive, Myrtle is an orc game developer, and more. Listen to them and influence them with hot drinks!
