Game Design Dilemma: Emotion Through Glowing Eyes Only, or a Visible Human Face?
Hello, I am developing a game and paying close attention to the design of the main character. I want the character to convey emotions, and I am considering expressing those emotions using only the eyes.
However, there is one issue I cannot decide on: Should the player clearly see that the character is human, or should that remain hidden?
The character is wearing a technological suit, and I currently have two alternatives:
Red-eyed character: Emotions would be expressed only through the eyes—for example, the eyes widening when the character is scared or giving a sharp stare when the character is angry.
Human character: In this option, the character’s face is visible, making it easier to convey emotions through full facial expressions. The character would be more clearly representative of a human.
I’m unsure which direction would be more effective.
Posted Mar 6, 2026, 8:44 PM UTC