The dictator (on hold)

I have decided to put the dictator on hold for now. Something that unfortunately happens too often, where I start a project and end up putting it on hold (sometimes definate, sometimes not).

The reason why is mainly that I suddenly got busy with two game projects in spring semester and a programming project (likely also a game). And frankly juggling around four digital games is no fun.
The other reason is my insecurities as an artist. I want this game to look good (better than the ones I've made before) and in order to do that, I either need to find an artist or become a better artist myself, both of which will take time.

It's always a bit of a downer when you have to put a project on hold, especially one where you actually have put in some work rather than just conceptualising. But I am however working on a new and physical game, where my programming skills aren't needed and art consists mainly of graphic design, so this will be a nice break from all the digital games I have to make this semester.

Here are some backgrounds I tried to make for The Dictator:

And a walkcycle for the main character:

In development: The dictator (working title)

So this is the current AGS-project I'm working on at the moment.

The "enigmatic" ruler of a small tropical island banana republic is being overthrown by the people. Apparently they do not understand the true reason why the president has been flushing the state finances, being of course that he has taken it upon himself to personally protect the island assets in case of an emergency. Such as a hack-attack draining the island funds or war.
However the people do not know what is the best for them and is now trying to overthrow the president. Help him out!

The game is a traditional point-and-click adventure and development progress so far is: Design and puzzles are about 100 % complete, however everything else is kind of pending and I haven't started any scripting yet, as I don't have any art yet.

But... here's sketches of the unnamed president.