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Ben WhiteSECONDARY RESEARCH
2D ARTSTYLES - TERRARIA
Terraria uses pixel art as a main art style. The creators have chosen to be very detailed in their style, thus creating beautiful looking environments and characters. The majority of objects contain pixel shading techniques that can be seen in the image below. If you look closely at the hair and shirt, you can spot areas in which and reflecting light and areas in the shadows.
2D ARTSTYLES - TERRARIA
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Starbound is very similar to Terraria in terms of
art style, however, it contains a lot more
detailed environments and objects. It uses pixel
shading techniques, similar to Terraria, to show
depth.
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A Link to the Past also only uses pixel art. It
uses strong colours to portray feelings for
landscapes. For example, in grassy areas
around the forest for example, bright, vibrant
grass is used to convey peace, but in areas
around a dungeon, bleaker, duller colours are
used.
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Fire Emblem: Awakening combines 2D sprites with
small 3D worlds and anime. In gameplay, the 2D
characters move around a small 3D battlefield to
battle each other. This art style works well as it is
unique and I believe the sprites fit in with the 3D
world. When characters talk to each other however, a
more detailed, anime themed character appears and a
textbox. Characters also show emotions.
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Braids art style was painted on a 2D image
creation software such as Adobe Illustrator. The
artist used professional softwares such as that,
and digitally painted all of the art for the game.
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http://www.lockeddoorpuzzle.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/braid_screenshot4.jpg
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Wanderlust uses a more simplistic art style
than Terraria or Starbound, but still looks quite
appealing.
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Type of Character Description
Swordsman
A close-combat fighter who combines speed and
strength to attack
Archer
A ranged fighter who fights from a-far. Quick to load and
fire.
Mage
A character that uses magic and spells. Spells vary it
type, speed and damage.
Spearman
A slow fighter who is good at fighting cavalry and
keeping the enemy at a distance
Dwarf
A small character who has fast movement speed
2D CHARACTERS/ENEMIES
2D CHARACTERS/ENEMIES
Type of Character Description
Axeman
Similar to the swordsman, but deals damage with an
axe that is usually stronger than a sword, but slower
than one.
Crossbowman
Slower to load and fire than the bowman, but stronger.
Ninja/Stealth
Relies on agility and stealth. Usually have low HP and
fast attacks.
Brawler
Very tough unit. Hard-hitter and high HP but low range
for attacks.
Hammer wielder
Attacks with a large hammer. Much slower than the
axeman, but deals the most damage out of the
swordsman, axeman and hammer wielder.
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Notable items:
• Tree variation
• Rock variation
• Grass variation
• Fallen logs
• Bushes/Foilage
• Wood types
• Housing style (e.g. Wooden cabins)
• Animal variation
• Dirt paths
• Floor objects(e.g. Sticks, stones, tracks)
• Vibrant colours
2D ENVIRONMENTS -
FOREST
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gallery.com/oid/85/1600x1043_14789_Forest_2d_landscape
_forest_game_art_picture_image_digital_art.jpg
http://yohannarak.com/img/ss_forest.jpg
http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2011/275/d/b/forest_loop
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http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2012/100/d/a/rpg_maker_
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Notable items:
• Sand dunes
• Sand storms
• Rocks
• Clear skies
• Warm colours (Orange,
red, yellow)
• Animals( Scorpions,
Camels etc.)
• Sand stone
• Palm trees
• Ancient Cities/Towns
2D ENVIRONMENTS -
DESERT
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http://calebsawyer.com/wp-
content/uploads/2010/05/B7_desert_waterTest_sm.jpg
https://nicholaschabot.files.wordpress.com/2013/08/croppe
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Notable items:
• Rock variation
• Possible snow
• Cave systems
• Jagged roads
• Volcano
• Boulders
• Log cabins
• Ice
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MOUNTAIN
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http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/z/snowy -mountain-range-scenic-view-white-blue-sky-background-34776461.jpg
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Notable items:
• Palm trees
• Rocks
• Coral variation/Sea
vegetation
• Sea-life variation
• Lots of sand
• Crabs/Seagulls
• Beach houses
• Fossils
• Islands
2D ENVIRONMENTS -
OCEAN AND BEACH
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http://alcuria.net/images/orpg/beach.png
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Notable items:
• Housing
• Shops (Weapons, Armour, Misc., Potions etc.)
• Farm
• Boxes, crates, barrels
• Inns and pubs
• Rivers
• Paths
• Castle
• Trees, bushes and flower variation
• Church
• Lots of characters
• Monuments and Wonders
2D ENVIRONMENTS -
TOWNS AND VILLAGES
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Notable items:
• Dull colours
• Muddy floors
• Rotten, mossy trees
• Dead plants and grass
• Ancient structures
• Dirty lakes
• Wooden housing
• Haunting atmosphere
• Sprawling tree roots
2D ENVIRONMENTS -
SWAMP
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Notable items:
• Dull colours
• Stick to a theme
• Horrifying monsters + monster variety
• Boss monster
• Broken interiors/exteriors
• Fire
• Corpses/Skeletons
• Crates, barrels, pots and treasure chests containing rewards e.g. Weapons, money.
• Traps
• Shrines
• Rubble
2D ENVIRONMENTS -
DUNGEON
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Notable items:
• Dense vegetation
• Large variety of
animals (Gorillas,
Ocelots, Toucans,
Snakes, Tortoises etc.)
• Strong, varied green
colours
• Over-whelming feel
2D ENVIRONMENTS -
JUNGLE
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WELL-KNOWN 2D CHARACTERS
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