Darkstalkers was a major influence on the character. Jedah, namely. Enigma may not be a Vampire Savior, but he is the Imagination Master, so watch out!

It's crazy to think that since 2007, this little whatever-he-isn't would finally surface as his own character in a fighting game I've dreamed of making since I was a kid. Crazy how that works, right? He was greatly inspired by my favorite comedians and cartoon characters that can do whatever.

This next post is quite an emotional ride to me. Seeing that Enigma is expected for Handmade Melee, I suppose I should tell his story.

Enigma was my childhood creation and the first thing I ever drew. For a long time, I have wanted him in a project of mine, and he finally got his chance in HMM.

As for Slamu himself, the big guy went from left to right from concept phase to final rather nicely.

Design wise, he's certainly had changes going from WAY early into his life to today. While I don't have any of the original drawings I had for him, there is some lost media like for example how back in the earliest days, there was a mermaid who was meant to accompany him, but was scrapped.

Something else that changed a lot from RS to HMM is how much Miss Merizing's design was patched up to make her look smoother and overall visually pleasing in an adorable fashion. I like to think we nailed it.

I suppose I'll start with the magical puppet, Miss Merizing. She was originally pitched as a ClayFighter OC, which became her own character (which honestly was for the best). I was greatly inspired by Disney's and Tatsunoko's take on the character. I was also partly inspired by Sailor Moon.

I'm Windindi and I'm that guy who's the developer and producer the indie game Handmade Melee :)