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[Short on Soul] Pixel Character Animation

Short on Soul is a narrative indie game that reimagines the myth of Charon, the ferryman of souls.
The story follows a mysterious journey across stormy seas and fading memories, where the boundaries between life and death slowly blur.

My main contributions included:
• Creating pixel art animations and cutscenes to support key story moments in the Pixel Art moment (game also has 3D and illustrated parts).
• Making all characters unique and expressive to convey the depth of the story.
• Developing frame-by-frame animations focused on atmosphere and emotion.
• Contributing to visual storytelling and direction, aligning tone and pacing with the narrative.
• Concept art for 3 types of endings.

This project blends traditional pixel animation with emotional storytelling, aiming to deliver a reflective and immersive experience.
No more spoilers — I’d rather let you discover how the story unfolds and where your choices will lead you.

Main character animations

Main character animations

Hiding mechanics

Hiding mechanics

Dad

Dad

Caretaker

Caretaker

Orphanage Director

Orphanage Director

Charon

Charon