It might give you nightmares though, so that’s cool, huh?Ĭombining elements of Japanese horror with Lovecraft inspired storytelling, all in a comic book meets point-and-click meets turn-based gaming experience. Well sorry to disappoint you, but this one won’t be a lot of fun. How about some 1-bit gaming for ya? Sound fun? Not all pixel art is inspired by 8-bit, 16-bit, or 32-bit gaming of the past. This work of art clearly took the love of classic pixel art and brought it into the new era in a well executed platforming and dialogue driven experience.Ī really awesome gaming experience, and for any fan of pixel art, you absolutely must check this one out. The game is only possible through modern game engines and high density screens, as the pixel art is much more detailed than what was even possible 20-30 years ago. Children of Morta (2019)īack bone is a really cool detective story told through the use of insane pixel art.
If you love titles like Star Ocean: Blue Sphere or The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening, and have been craving a modern spin on that perfect formula… Prodigal just might be the game for you.Īnd we are very happy to include it on our list of best pixel art games. It is the incredible execution of pixel art, unique color palettes, and beautiful character designs that confirmed our suspicions that Prodigal is a game worth checking out. With its inspirations being Zelda and Pokemon, it is easy to see why this one might win us over.īut it is not just its inspirations that got us interested: Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove (2014)Īs a perfect example of a classic throwback to the adventure genre on the Game Boy Color, Prodigal nails the visual style of some of our favorite games! Here are some amazing games that have captured that classic magical aesthetic: Seriously though… there are a ton of modern games that speak to the classic aesthetic that was born from necessity.Īnd many of us retro game fans are very excited by new games that look and feel like the games we fell in love with 20+ years ago. I have spent the past two years researching pixel art and pixel artists endlessly… so I feel like I know a thing or two about the modern pixel art world.īut why stop at “a thing or two”? Let’s give you guys the 15 best pixel art games of 2022!
It takes a special talent to create tiny images with a limited amount of pixels and colors and still create beautiful art that is immediately recognizable.
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We’re getting picky with pixels It’s time to check out the best pixel art games of 2022!Īs a new video game developer working on a full game for the Game Boy (yes, a new game for the 33 year old console!), the most challenging part has been nailing the pixel art.
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