From ASCII to Pixel Art and Back
Game Developer
MAY 15, 2024
pixel art game on my old text-mode engine. I'm developing a 2.5D A character-based ASCII engine can handle this task, it just needs a couple of upgrades.
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Game Developer
MAY 15, 2024
pixel art game on my old text-mode engine. I'm developing a 2.5D A character-based ASCII engine can handle this task, it just needs a couple of upgrades.
Game Developer
JUNE 20, 2024
This article explores how emotional design features - colours and shapes - influence player perception of pixel art characters. The article includes practical tips on applying these findings to character design in pixel art.
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PreMortem.Games
JANUARY 24, 2024
The game started as a demo shown on Reddit, but picked up momentum when Badland art director Juhana Myllys offered to mix and match his distinct artwork with the gameplay. I told them I had already created some early concept art and design work for my next game and that it would fit perfectly into it.
Grumpy Gamer
FEBRUARY 1, 2025
Monkey Island ended and I started working on a new game I dubbed “RPGTBD” It was a classic Zelda-like pixel art RPG and was a lot of fun. But I had all this wonderful art and a nice quest and exploration system from RPGTBD it felt odd to let them go to waste. Then I remembered Death By Scrolling.
Game From Scratch
APRIL 13, 2023
GameFromScratch.com DPaint.js — Modern Deluxe Paint Inspired Pixel Art App DPaint.js is a free and open source pixel art application heavily inspired by Deluxe Paint. Deluxe Paint was the most common painting application for game art in the 80s-90s, used by studios such as iD Software, Lucas Arts, Sega and more.
iXie gaming
MARCH 28, 2025
Behind every immersive world lies a meticulously crafted game art pipeline, a process where raw ideas evolve into interactive, polished assets. Game art isnt just about making things look good. Lets break down the seven critical phases of the game art pipeline and explore how studios bring stunning, optimized visuals to life.
iXie gaming
MARCH 2, 2025
Many developers leverage art production services to create bespoke assets that enhance visual storytelling while maintaining performance efficiency. From pixel-perfect platformers to tactical RPGs, this hybrid approach enhances both design and gameplay. This makes it ideal for fighting games, Metroidvanias, and RPGs. Challenges in 2.5D
PreMortem.Games
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Mirthwood’s distinct art style can best be described as a dark, storybook aesthetic, which emerged from Otis’ experimentation. All I knew was that I wanted something painterly and unique, and not necessarily more pixel art, which we love by the way,” he says.
Indie DB
JULY 8, 2023
Presumably you, dear reader, are interested in learning a thing or two about it. Well, good news. I’m going to share 8 tangible lessons you can take with you for improving your own work.
PreMortem.Games
OCTOBER 27, 2023
” Not pixels but voxels The visual style of Three Minutes to Eight is unmistakable, characterized by its pixelated appearance. Many define the game as ‘pixel art’, but in reality this is not exactly the case. The challenge was to create characters in pure classic 2D pixel-art.
CG Spectrum
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
Through this unique online network, Alan connected with Advanced Concept Art Course graduate Dogyeong (Do) Lee and Game Design Course graduate Alexios Vasilakis who both joined the Overwrite Interactive team. Currently in production, Gerel: Against the Corvus Empire is a 2D pixel art side-scrolling platformer with Metroidvania elements.
DameDev.tv
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Rick Davidson & Tim Ruswick* are joined by Reece Geofroy to talk all things pixel art and how to get good at it. We also have a new Pixel Characters course from Reece, you can check that out here. You can also check out Reece’s pixel art game Monster Tribe on Steam.
Game From Scratch
MARCH 13, 2023
GameFromScratch.com Humble Game Design Book + Pixel Art Course Bundles There are a pair of Humble Bundles of interest to game developers launched today on Humble, the Game Design and AI Featuring Steve Rabin bundle and the Complete Pixel Art Online Course by Mammoth Interactive bundle.
PreMortem.Games
AUGUST 21, 2023
Now, with the new game A Void Hope coming up on almost 3 years of development, Forslind finds himself juggling his roles as both CEO and Game Designer of his company called Elden Pixels. The moniker ‘Elden Pixels’ wasn’t arbitrarily chosen. We tried again and went for Blind Pixels, which we thought was cool.
PreMortem.Games
JANUARY 17, 2024
What caught my attention wasn’t just her confidence on the panel but the fact that she was not only a student pursuing three majors at Wits University she was also the Lead Concept artist at Chroma Pixel Games , a game studio based in Zambia. In grade 10 I took art as a subject. My art teacher was a huge inspiration to me.
PreMortem.Games
DECEMBER 9, 2024
With its stylized blend of pixelated 2D characters against realistic 3D backdrops, Detective Dotson boasts a visual flair that truly sets the game apart. We use pixel characters to represent people of India as the endearing and expressive lot that we are! At Electronic Arts he did the graphics in Will Wrights team that created Spore.
Grumpy Gamer
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
I have a (paid) art job opening for my side project. I'm looking for a great 2D pixel tile artist. You need to have experience building tiles sheets for a tile-based game, I would prefer it if you've worked on a released game, but if haven't and your art is just a hobby and you're really good, that's OK. Must love pixel art.
Grumpy Gamer
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
I have a (paid) art job opening for my side project. I’m looking for a great 2D pixel tile artist. You need to have experience building tiles sheets for a tile-based game, I would prefer it if you’ve worked on a released game, but if haven’t and your art is just a hobby and you’re really good, that’s OK.
Game Development for Beginners
APRIL 6, 2023
In this article, we are going to use stable diffusion to create simple game art like concept art, UI icons, pixel art. AI can make a lot of process easier using the computational power. The best part is its available for free. Read more
PreMortem.Games
JANUARY 15, 2024
The game’s graphics showcase a distinctive fusion of modern 3D visuals with a nostalgic pixel-art look. Quickest method “I then fine-tuned the resolution level of the pixel art, seeking a balance that would spark players’ imaginations while leaving enough room to fill in the details.
PreMortem.Games
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Development studio Gametopia has translated their love and admiration for the works of the author into an original tale, told through a pixel perfect point-and-click adventure. We think it is a timeless game, both for the pixel art and for the theme of the game”, says Gonzáles. “We We wanted to pay tribute.”
PreMortem.Games
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
The game’s graphics showcase a distinctive fusion of modern 3D visuals with a nostalgic pixel-art look. Quickest method “I then fine-tuned the resolution level of the pixel art, seeking a balance that would spark players’ imaginations while leaving enough room to fill in the details.
Cocos
OCTOBER 8, 2023
I’m having trouble rendering pixel art without sub-pixel distortion. All I’ve done with this project is imported a TMX file as a tilemap, and while it renders correctly in game without modifications, it renders incorrectly in the editor and also when using integer scaling (2x, 3x, etc).
Cocos
OCTOBER 8, 2023
I’m having trouble rendering pixel art without sub-pixel distortion. All I’ve done with this project is imported a TMX file as a tilemap, and while it renders correctly in game without modifications, it renders incorrectly in the editor and also when using integer scaling (2x, 3x, etc).
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
2D pixel-art horror adventure out in mid-October.
Grumpy Gamer
APRIL 30, 2022
I have made one pixel art game in my entire career and that was Thimbleweed Park. Monkey Island 1 and 2 weren’t pixel art games. They were games using state-of-the-art tech and art. I never liked the art in DotT. But that was Dave and Tim’s game, not mine.
Moonmana
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
Today we’ll try to figure out the main peculiarities, styles, and differences of 2D art in game development. Even though some players consider 3D game art superior to 2D game art and believe that the latter is not so popular, we are sure of the opposite. Let’s figure out what makes 2D art special. What is 2D Art?
Grumpy Gamer
MARCH 21, 2020
One of the changes I made to the engine was severing it from pixel art. It can still do pixel art, but it’s better at doing higher res formats and I implemented Spine for character animations.
Grumpy Gamer
MARCH 21, 2018
Preferably using pixel art and keyboard only. Does anyone out there have any good examples of top-down action/RPG games that have nice feeling combat? The combat in Nuclear Throne feels really nice, but like so many games out there, they use a combination of mouse and keyboard (keyboard to move, mouse to attack).
PreMortem.Games
JULY 31, 2024
It’s a tribute to the time we grew up in and serves as a time capsule for that period”, says Dimas Novan, Director and Art Director of A Space for the Unbound. “We It’s the time to reminisce about the past before we completely forget about it.” “I have always been a big fan of pixel art”, says Novan. “I
Grumpy Gamer
MAY 1, 2022
I have made one pixel art game in my entire career and that was Thimbleweed Park. Monkey Island 1 and 2 weren't pixel art games. They were games using state-of-the-art tech and art. I never liked the art in DotT. Monkey Island 1 was 16 color EGA and we jumped at the chance to upgrade it to 256 colors.
Grumpy Gamer
MARCH 20, 2018
Preferably using pixel art and keyboard only. Does anyone out there have any good examples of top-down action/RPG games that have nice feeling combat? The combat in Nuclear Throne feels really nice, but like so many games out there, they use a combination of mouse and keyboard (keyboard to move, mouse to attack).
Grumpy Gamer
MARCH 21, 2020
One of the changes I made to the engine was severing it from pixel art. It can still do pixel art, but it’s better at doing higher res formats and I implemented Spine as an option for character animations. One of the problems with Spine is it’s a lot harder to do “ programmer art.”
Indie DB
JULY 13, 2023
Handcrafted from scratch by an AAA developer gone rogue and a visionary artist, it will offer a modern take on pixel art. Kiyo is a new single player 2D platform adventure. Have a sneak peek at some of the gameplay and technical features that we are.
PreMortem.Games
AUGUST 23, 2024
Development studio Gametopia has translated their love and admiration for the works of the author into an original tale, told through a pixel perfect point-and-click adventure. We think it is a timeless game, both for the pixel art and for the theme of the game”, says Gonzáles. “We We wanted to pay tribute.”
Juego Studio
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Beginning with pixelated 2D art to hyperrealism today, game aesthetics have rapidly evolved. Game development has come a long way since the inception of video games.
iXie gaming
JANUARY 10, 2023
The game art! The first thing that players notice about every game whether it’s a text-based one, is its visuals, or game art. But what is Game Art? But what is Game Art? What is Game Art. All these are the magic of a gorgeous game art which majorly entails everything that the player sees in the game.
Cocos
OCTOBER 8, 2023
I’m having trouble rendering pixel art without sub-pixel distortion. All I’ve done with this project is imported a TMX file as a tilemap, and while it renders correctly in game without modifications, it renders incorrectly in the editor and also when using integer scaling (2x, 3x, etc).
iXie gaming
JUNE 20, 2024
These memorable experiences are thanks to the amazing power of game art production. From stunning landscapes to unforgettable character designs, game art shapes how we connect with our favorite games. Understanding the Power of Game Art Production The visual gaming environment plays a big role in how players interact with your game.
PreMortem.Games
APRIL 8, 2024
With its stylized blend of pixelated 2D characters against realistic 3D backdrops, Detective Dotson boasts a visual flair that truly sets the game apart. We use pixel characters to represent people of India as the endearing and expressive lot that we are!” That choice was very much deliberate. “We
PreMortem.Games
MARCH 10, 2023
It’s a tribute to the time we grew up in and serves as a time capsule for that period”, says Dimas Novan, Director and Art Director of A Space for the Unbound. “We It’s the time to reminisce about the past before we completely forget about it.” “I have always been a big fan of pixel art”, says Novan. “I
Grumpy Gamer
MARCH 22, 2020
One of the changes I made to the engine was severing it from pixel art. It can still do pixel art, but it's better at doing higher res formats and I implemented Spine for character animations. One of the problems with Spine is it's a lot harder to do "programmer art".
Grumpy Gamer
MARCH 22, 2020
One of the changes I made to the engine was severing it from pixel art. It can still do pixel art, but it's better at doing higher res formats and I implemented Spine as an option for character animations. One of the problems with Spine is it's a lot harder to do " programmer art."
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