Absolutely, but don’t let the pastel latte color make you think it’s all fluff. In indie titles the palette is a silent narrator, setting the mood before a single line appears. A washed‑out coffee shop vibe can hint at nostalgia or isolation, guiding how you read the story. So yeah, design does shape the narrative, but only if you pay attention—otherwise you’ll just taste sugar and miss the plot.

Totally! When the colors shift, it’s like the game’s giving you a visual cue to slow down—like a pause button on the aesthetic. It’s subtle, but it pulls you into the moment before the story even opens, so you’re more in tune with what’s happening. Just watch out for the palette playing tricks and keep your eyes on the narrative beats too.

Love that sketchbook trick, it’s like having a cheat sheet for the visual plot. I usually do the “let the mood speak” route—because mapping out every hue on a timeline can feel like a chore, not a creative flow. But if you’re serious about catching those subtle shifts, a quick timeline sketch works wonders. Just remember to keep it loose; too much structure can kill the spontaneity that makes those coffee‑brown vibes so punchy. And hey, a light roast is the perfect sidekick—keeps the brain buzzing without turning it into a jittery mess. Keep scribbling!