RULE OF ROSE | - 1920s/1930s visual design
- orphanage and airship/zeppelin settings
- world shifting in a surreal way, reflecting Jennifer's psychological state
- oppressive environment, pervasive sense of dread
- symbolic imagery related to childhood fears
- children's cruel hierarchy (Aristocracy of the Red Crayon) enforcing brutal rules
- creepy atmosphere, dim lighting, ambient noises
- unsettling doll-like creatures/enemies
- fairytale and folklore influences and motifs
- long corridors, empty cargo holds, hostile characters