FMP Secondary Research

Similar 2D Isometric Games

• The Legend of Zelda• Final Fantasy IV• Diablo 2• Crawl• Wanderlust: Rebirth• Binding of Isaac

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This type of game style is usually found in dungeon crawlers or RPG games. This is the format for these because it gives you a very simple view of the game as it is going on and it also allows you to move from one room to another without getting lost easily. These games can involve

“seeds” which will ensure that each time you play the game you will get a different experience.

2D Pixel Art

• Papers Please• Terraria• Rogue Legacy• Half-Minute Hero• Metal Slug

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This art style is commonly used by indie developers or in games which were created in the late 20th century. That is because it allows the developers to focus more on the gameplay; instead of how the game looks as the art style is simple to create but also appeals to a wide audience.

Pixel Art Characters

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• Fez• Terraria• Starbound• Binding of Isaac

These characters are usually simply designed but are very effective. They are usually used in games that also use 2D pixel art so that they both fit in with each others art style.