Cloud 9 is a 60s-inspired slot set in a retro American diner world filled with neon signs, roller skates, jukeboxes, and classic cars. The 5×3 layout blends vibrant pastel tones with glowing night-time highlights, creating a nostalgic rock’n’roll atmosphere. Carefully crafted symbols — from burgers and milkshakes to radios and roller skates — reinforce the theme while maintaining strong clarity and readability. The visual style balances playful character design with polished casino aesthetics. All artwork was created from scratch and delivered as animation-ready assets for a cohesive and dynamic in-game experience.
CLOUD 9
Game’s Tech Stack:
- Adobe Photoshop
- Procreate
- Krita
- SAI
- Spine
Overview
client goals
The client wanted a bright, retro-themed slot inspired by 1960s Americana, with expressive characters, iconic diner elements, and premium 2D visuals built entirely from the ground up.
inkration solutions
Full slot art development from scratch
Character design (diner waitress & retro hero)
60s-inspired symbol and prop illustration
Day & night background environment design
Splash screen and game logo creation
Win screens and pop-up visual design
Delivery of layered, animation-ready assets
How We Work
Research and Strategic Planning
Each project starts with a meticulous analysis of your requirements. Our seasoned experts carry out comprehensive research, scrutinizing the market dynamics and discerning the nuances of your target audience’s preferences, given the specific genre of your game. Simultaneously, we assemble a dedicated team, including graphic and animation experts, and establish a strategic project framework that serves as a robust foundation for the subsequent phases of development.
Visual Conceptualization
At this stage of the project, our accomplished artists craft robust art concepts, breathing life into your vision through meticulous drafts and sketches. This step is pivotal and indispensable for sculpting a distinctive and captivating visual identity of the title. It helps position your game prominently within a competitive market.
Artistic Execution
Leveraging our extensive proficiency across different art styles commonly applied in game design projects—ranging from cartoonish and flat to monochromatic—we select the one that will align impeccably with your vision. We then tailor it further to achieve full integration with your game’s narrative and setting. During this step of the game development lifecycle, our artists skillfully infuse your game with top-tier casual characters, environments, props, and UI elements.
Animation & Visual Effects Production
Here, our skillful 2D animators inject vitality into art assets through the execution of fluid animations. Whether capturing the subtle rustle of leaves in the breeze or the dynamic gestures of characters, our animations are carefully implemented to immerse players deeply in the captivating realm of your game.
Quality Assurance and Delivery
Prior to delivery, we enact stringent quality assurance protocols, ensuring that every facet of your game attains the pinnacle of excellence both in terms of art and animation. This is the step where seasoned professionals conduct meticulous testing to guarantee the complete integration of assets into your game development process and enable the delivery of a refined and engaging final product.
