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The Key Differences Between 2D and 3D Animation in Game Development

Big Games

MARCH 28, 2025

From the pixelated classics of the 80s to todays immersive and realistic graphics, animation has redefined the gaming experience. These games used 2D sprites, with each frame presenting a specific pose. Over time, this evolved, incorporating more detailed pixel art, smooth pictorial Movement, and realistic effects.

Animation

Animation Animation Game Developer Game Development

The Spine Animation Story at Logic Simplified

Logic Simplified

MAY 7, 2024

Drawing a Spine-friendly character means you also need to draw parts of images that are normally obscured, as the visibility can change as the sprite moves. Rigging was then done for connecting mesh to bones and creating a skeletal frame. This improves the fill rate because pixels outside the polygon won't be drawn.

Animation

Animation Animation Mesh Software

The Key Differences Between 2D and 3D Animation in Game Development

The Spine Animation Story at Logic Simplified

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