Pixel Graphics in Indie Games
Kylmäaho, Noora (2019)
2019
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201905047603
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201905047603
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Pixel Graphics in Indie Games gives a brief introduction to the definitions and history of pixel graphics and showcases the variety of different styles it can be used to create through example games. The purpose of this study was to gain more knowledge about the already existing pixel art styles and the way these artistic choices impact the game as a whole. The focus was in games created by independent developers, since they have been essential for the growth of the genre. All games depicted in the thesis were played through and analysed while doing that. Because of the subject being scarcely written about in printed books, articles and blog posts of experienced independent developers were often used as sources and learning material.
In addition to the research part, a short game demo called The Order of Soul was created, to combine the knowledge gained. The project met all the goals quite well, and the result takes after the puzzle solving, story driven games created with the game development software RPG Maker, but also adds a modern twist to it.
In addition to the research part, a short game demo called The Order of Soul was created, to combine the knowledge gained. The project met all the goals quite well, and the result takes after the puzzle solving, story driven games created with the game development software RPG Maker, but also adds a modern twist to it.