04/05/2022 • #TheLegendofEisi
90's Vibes & MIDI Gradients
It’s no surprise that The Legend of Eisi ▸ turned out to be a light-hearted and humorous adventure. Growing up in the 90s, we were both inspired by video-games packed with 8-bit graphics ▸, cheesy MIDI ▸ sounds and unforgettable larger-than-life characters.
As we embarked on this Cycle, we saw an opportunity to pay homage to a lost era where being silly was okay. Even when things had to be simple due to technological limitations, they were never simplistic.
The Secret of Monkey Island (1990's Video Game)
Watercolour charts
Finding creative ways to implement these elements into the world of Eisi was a lot of fun, experimenting with new approaches and techniques.
Matthias took cues from the geometric aesthetics of video-games, implementing block formations, vibrant colour gradients, and simple character designs. Besides the stylistic typography, the characteristic 2D perspective was adopted throughout the cycle.
Konstantine opted for unconventional methods such as using paper and membranes to simulate synthesiser sounds without relying on computerised MIDI ▸. To further complement the texture, he incorporated multilayered guitar parts and overdubbed recordings. Along with covering famous video-game jingles, the heroic achievements of the gang were embellished with highly pictorial RPG ▸ melodies.