The User Interface of Vengeance Incarnate<\/em> aims to enhance emotional immersion rather than challenge it. As a narrative-driven, emotionally heavy, and mechanics-focused experience, the UI is minimalistic, diegetic where possible, and emotionally neutral, ensuring the player\u2019s attention stays anchored in the story and game world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The interface is not present on the screen constantly, but a is a reactive layer that appears only when necessary, for example when players find themselves in a dangerous situation. Every UI element is designed to feel purposeful and consistent throughout the game. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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UI Pillars<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Minimalistic and Non-Intrusive<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
HUD elements are hidden by default and appear depending on the situation, especially during danger or decision-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emotionally Neutral Tone<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Muted colors, subtle transitions, and simple animations prevent distraction from the main story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clear Narrative Readability<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Text is legible, clear, and prioritized during key narrative moments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Feedback Without Spoilers<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Consequences are revealed after actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Consistency and Accessibility<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Clear separation of sections and cohesive layouts across all systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Adaptive to Reincarnation as Different Animals<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
UI elements subtly change depending on the animal the player currently plays as, increasing immersion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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HUD (Heads-Up Display)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Exists only to enable survival and spatial awareness<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hidden by default to enhance immersion, icons appear only special contexts (such as danger)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Displays only essential information like health or stamina<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Minimal icons with no aggressive animations or effects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Narrative & Choice UI<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Clear, legible font<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Neutral color palette, important information highlighted with other color<\/li>\n\n\n\n
No hints towards which choice is \u201cbetter\u201d or \u201cworse\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Outcomes of choices visible through character reactions, environmental changes or endings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Memory Interface<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Memories are possible to rewatch through the main menu \/ inventory<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The player can choose whether they want to interact with memories or avoid them<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Presented as small, animated thumbnails without descriptions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Inventory & Collectibles UI<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Simple grid layout with clear categorization and labels<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Inspection mode allows for deeper examination and narrative context<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Designed with neutral background textures and subtle highlight effect to indicate interactivity with items<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Choice & Progress Review Menus<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Past choices can be accessed through the main menu<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Undiscovered alternatives remain hidden as grey \u201cshadows\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
UI Adaptation to Specific Animals<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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There are small changes in the UI such as icon shapes or proportions depending on the chosen animal<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Core layout stays the same to prevent confusion in players<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
UI Concept Sketches<\/h2>\n\n\n\nSketch of UI during the gameplay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nSketch of UI during the narrative<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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