Great sprite art isn't as commonplace as it used ... but the look of it was a Herculean task to create "the ultimate 2D fighting game." A Kotaku interview from the time details the process ...

Pokemon Black and White 2 are considered the best 2D Pokemon games for their bold sequels and visually impressive sprites and backgrounds. Pokemon HeartGold & SoulSilver elevate the second ...

The game’s sprite layering also helped environments feel deep without ever leaving the 2D plane, from the crumbling walls of Sigma’s fortress to the rain-slicked rooftops of the opening stage.

Tyler Wynne (“8BitNerd” on Etsy) re-creates the sprites from popular Nintendo series like The Legend of Zelda and Pokémon (the games he grew up on) as 2D bead work — a good choice for someo ...

It takes retro 2D sprites and fits them into beautiful 3D ... and more alongside charming old-school pixel art really helps the games that utilize this style stand out from the crowd.