Forever ensnared in a love-fued between 1800s literature and modern gaming, Eman Fatima tries her best to appease both her hobbies by tapping away at her keyboard and writing about her favorite games ...
In 2018, Square Enix released a new game called Octopath Traveler, which introduced a revolutionary new graphics format ...
Look, we need to talk about something that’s been bugging me for a while now. Square Enix goes and creates this absolutely gorgeous HD 2D art style that makes everyone’s jaws drop, and then what ...
It’s been almost 25 years since Dutch professor Mark Overmars created GameMaker, a game engine primarily devoted to 2D graphics and sprites. While major engines like Unity and Unreal Engine also offer ...
The HD-2D style is a boon for Square Enix’s modern turn-based JRPGs. It takes retro 2D sprites and fits them into beautiful 3D environments with gorgeous special effects. Seeing realistic fire ...
Mega Man X upgraded sprite design for the Blue Bomber, making every frame count with visual flair and animation. Final Fantasy 6 showcased emotional power through expressive sprites, opera scenes, and ...