Beginning of the adventure

Here are some ingame screenshots of my graduation video game.
The first thing we see while exploring the island is this lush and vibrant forest.
This idyllic scene still bears a few traces of rising waters. Some clues remind us of the catastrophe that has just occured.

I focused on the color palette of the ground and grass, which playa sgnificant role in conveying the lushness of the place. I aimed to keep a 2D, hand-painted look for the trees and vegetation.
Line up of assets used for this scene below