芹沢 SERIZAWA Developer’s Log 5: Title

The title screen keeps things simple—just the game name in that old-school monochrome style, like the original Godzilla movie. I aim to keep that classic feel throughout. Below that is “PRESS START,” which starts the game, of course. I plan to add an options menu for SFX and Music controls using the select button, but I haven’t gotten around to it yet. If I do that, the “PRESS START” text will be smaller.

I am currently messing with adding the word “SERIZAWA” in small text, similar to the Godzilla title screen with the subtitles turned on. I’ve also shrunk the Kanji and the words “PRESS START” so the name “SERIZAWA” would fit. I’m really not quite sure which one I like. Hell, there might be a 3rd and 4th variation someday.

Below is my first title screen, the original title screen for the 1954 Godzilla movie, and my alternate title screen.