Devlog: Behind Selene’s Tactical Cold Stare – Designing Emotions for Power & Precision

In every story, there’s a moment where words fall short—but a glance can cut like a blade.

That’s what we set out to capture with Selene: Tactical Emotions. This pack isn’t about dramatic breakdowns or heart-fluttering confessions. It’s about control, containment, and those razor-sharp emotional beats that make characters feel truly dangerous—or dangerously misunderstood.

When writing and designing Selene’s tactical spectrum, we drew inspiration from spy thrillers, noir detectives, femme fatales, and slow-burn protagonists who only crack once the job is done. Think Motoko Kusanagi, Lisbeth Salander, or a steelier version of Cortana—women who weigh every emotion before they reveal it (if ever).

Each pose was designed to evoke:

• Cool detachment before a final decision

• A flicker of pain hidden behind calm resolve

• The moment after a betrayal, when the smile fades

• Silent victory that says checkmate without a word

These aren’t emotions you shout. They’re the ones that linger.
For devs building serious, mature, or emotionally restrained characters—this pack adds a layer of expression most sprite sets skip.

🎨 What’s Included

• 5 custom expressions from "mild reaction" to “emotional deadlock”

• Full-resolution transparent PNGs

• Compatible with Ren’Py, TyranoBuilder, Naninovel, Unity

• Indie & Extended licenses available

• Layered structure for easy integration

🎮 Who It’s For

• Visual novel writers tackling espionage, betrayal, or mind games

• RPG devs designing aloof, icy, or highly strategic characters

• Creators looking for powerful silence instead of shouting

Stay sharp. Stay quiet. Let Selene do the talking.

— Prometheus Pictures