Creating 2D games seems the least daunting out of the courses offered, at least to most. For the most part, yes, it is simpler than creating 3D games, so this is a good place to start. You can ...

“The 2D Metroid and Zelda games were some of my favorite games of all time and to me represented the pinnacle of 2D game design, specifically when it comes to making a non-linear ‘onion layer ...

Your requirements will vary hugely depending if you're making a simple 2D game in Godot or GameMaker *what I'd recommend to get started) or a 3D game in Unreal Engine.

Square Enix has nailed the HD-2D graphical style with titles like Octopath Traveler, Triangle Strategy, and now the upcoming The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales. But I don’t think we’ve ...

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance co-developer Lizardcube sits down with Game Rant to discuss honoring the legacy of its world and ...

In the game design master’s degree, you will explore the entertainment technology landscape as well as other related areas. The program simultaneously covers the breadth of the game design and ...

While Microsoft was busy updating Copilot yesterday with OpenAI’s new GPT-5 model, it also quietly launched Copilot 3D. It’s ...

Super Mario Wonder is a masterclass in 2D game design. Even in its earliest stages, it allows players to dash off at breakneck speed and blitz levels like there is no tomorrow.

There are a variety of AI-powered tools to convert 2D images to 3D ones, but Microsoft has just introduced its own Copilot 3D feature that’s free of charge. It converts images to the GLB format, which ...

Switching to 2D mode changes the game’s art to reflect the style of earlier entries in the series from the 8-bit and 16-bit eras. To me, it ends up looking a lot like Dragon Quest VI.

TL;DR Key Takeaways : Graphite is a 2D design application in its alpha development phase, aiming to combine professional-grade tools with user-friendly accessibility for both professionals and ...

Good 2D hack-and-slash games ensure that players will have a great time carving their path through numerous foes as their competency increases with each battle. 8 Dust: An Elysian Tail ...