Low Poly Realistic Character - Bush the Barber

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Turntable rendered in Arnold renderer and After Effects

Bush the Barber” is a low poly realistic character created for the game, “Stretched Canvas.” It is an intense single-player hack-n-slash horror game set in a surreal painting. Bush the Barber in "Stretched Canvas" is a challenging gameplay element and catalyst for the game’s narration. His character adds psychological horror to the game, with his obsessions, madness, and unsettling presence leaving a lasting impact on players as they navigate the surreal and nightmarish world of Stretched Canvas.

One of Bush's primary functions is to serve as a formidable boss encounter within the game. Players must navigate challenges and puzzles before their confrontation with Bush. Bush also acts as a psychological antagonist throughout the game. Players will encounter eerie clues, unsettling audio logs, and distorted visions that provide insight into Bush's descent into madness. Players can also engage with Bush in both combat and stealth scenarios. Depending on their play style, they can confront him head-on or attempt to outmaneuver him using the game's stealth mechanics. His unpredictable nature makes each encounter a tense and dynamic experience. Bush's levels are designed to be intricate and challenging. Players must solve complex puzzles, often related to mirrors, reflections, and perception, to progress through their domain. These puzzles are directly tied to his obsession with appearances and his twisted sense of humor, creating a thematic connection between gameplay and narrative.

The target audience for "Stretched Canvas" is mature gamers who enjoy intense horror experiences combined with hack-n-slash gameplay. Players who appreciate psychological horror and complex character narratives will find Bush the Barber a compelling and terrifying enemy.