Vanillaworks’ games are renowned for their amazing 2D art styles that look like moving paintings. Each of the studio’s releases deserves a spot on this list, but we’re giving the nod to ...

I would love to see how the game we referenced would look with the HD-2D art style." After that, Square Enix took a step into ...

Cuphead’s visuals are retro-styled, as if the game were drawn back in the early 1930s. The art style captures the spirit of ...

This beautiful 2D game boasted a unique art style and fun gameplay, coupled with the narration of Logan Cunningham, ensuring ...

HD-2D is the natural culmination of looking back to the NES and SNES eras of gaming for inspiration. In the 1980s and early 1990s, games sported pixelated art styles out of necessity.

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance has been one of my most anticipated games of the year for a few reasons. First off, I love the old Shinobi games and classic Sega. Shinobi III for the Sega Genesis is one of ...

Many of the improvements from the last game can be found in both of the first two Dragon Quest games. That means more of the beautiful HD-2D art style bringing these worlds to life with vibrant ...

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is the latest in a string of HD-2D RPGs that bring a modern, high-resolution twist to nostalgic pixel-art graphics. Fans have long thought Final Fantasy VI, the last ...

When Jot finally reaches his destination, there are three distinct art styles onscreen: storybook 2D, realistic 3D, and detailed fantasy art. “I thought that clash of styles would be the most ...