2D Artwork Infuses an Extra Layer of Depth into Video Games!
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In the world of video games, variety is the spice of life. Recently, a selection of standout titles have emerged, offering a refreshing change from the norm with their striking hand-drawn 2D graphics and unique gameplay. Let's delve into four such games: "Cuphead," "Gris," "Streets of Rage 4," and "Spiritfarer."
First up, "Cuphead" (released in September 2021), a run-and-gun platformer that pays homage to 1930s cartoons. With traditional cel animation, watercolor backgrounds, and original jazz recordings, this game offers swell platforming action. The main goal is to pay back a debt to the devil, and the gameplay revolves around boss battles.
"Gris," on the other hand, is a game featuring a hopeful young girl who is lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience. Known for its meticulously designed world, free of danger, frustration, or death, and for its delicate art, detailed animation, and elegant original score, "Gris" offers a different experience. The game's theme is hope and healing, and its gameplay focuses on exploration and narrative.
"Streets of Rage 4" is a side-scrolling beat-'em-up, offering hand-drawn visuals. The music is by an all-star ensemble, including the original series composers. The game features characters Axel, Blaze, and Adam, along with a new generation of fighters. The objective is to take down a rising crime empire in the city of Wood Oak.
Lastly, "Spiritfarer" is a game about playing as a ferrymaster to the deceased, or a Spiritfarer. The player builds a boat, befriends and cares for spirit friends, and guides them across mystical seas to their afterlife. The player can farm, mine, fish, and more during this journey.
"Eastward" is an emotional journey with an unlikely duo, set in a post-apocalyptic world. The objective is to discover the truth about a young girl's origins and the mystery behind a sinister miasma.
Both "Cuphead" and "Gris" are examples of games that offer striking hand-drawn 2D graphics, despite being in a 2D plane, they are anything but flat. Neither game involves tactile interactions or 3D elements, making them a refreshing change from the norm for some players. These games, along with "Streets of Rage 4" and "Spiritfarer," offer a different experience compared to modern 3D games, providing a welcome breath of fresh air in the gaming world.
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