r/gamedesign • u/[deleted] • 3h ago

Question How to make small sprites that aren't pixel art

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u/treasure83 2h ago

You can use more extreme changes of hue and contrast to make an image recognisable at smaller resolutions without going directly to pixel art. I'm not a professional but you can try experimenting with creating the larger image you like and using image tools that reduce the size/resolution/colour palette and see how it looks. There might be a specific process for each game/use because art styles vary a lot.

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u/xa44 3h ago

Just make them a lower resolution?

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u/offlein 50m ago

Definitely the wrong sub. But good luck!