Just imagine: Pokemonbut with the visual style of Octopathic Traveler or triangle strategy. You know that cheerful fusion of pixel art with modern 3D rendering that creates a delicate, dreamy atmosphere you can lose yourself in for days? Thankfully, we don’t have to leave such a concept to the imagination alone, as 3D pixel artist Dott has created some wonderful digital dioramas in homage to the iconic monster-catching series, and damn it, I wish the real games looked like this.
Square Enix’s so-called “HD 2D” graphics style first appeared in 2018’s retro-inspired Switch JRPG Octopathic Traveler. For many, the look immediately evokes nostalgia from typically classic console RPGs, with a modern twist that doesn’t feel too out of place, but doesn’t necessarily feel like it’s loaded with flashy, unnecessary innovative next-gen graphical effects. Regardless of whether you’re playing on the Nintendo Switch or a PC with a huge GPU, the experience is an immersive and delightful delight. Since octopathSquare Enix has used this aesthetic in three other games, the most recent being the remake of the 1994 Choose Your Adventure RPG live one life
I mean, I would never leave the house if I could play this (yes, I know, it kind of is, but quiet
There’s a surreality that’s just inescapable here. It looks familiar and new at the same time, almost lifelike, as if these were a bunch of characters or a dare scout Miniature set with elegant lighting and bokeh effects. The only complaint I have is that Dott’s videos are too short! i need more of this At the moment.
There are currently only four premium models in “HD 2D” style Pokemon videos on Dott’s YouTube channelbut they made some too Chrono trigger scenes presented in the same style, if that is of interest to you.