Topic: hd-2d style

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  • The Ugly Beauty of a Future Classic
    December 10, 2025
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    The Ugly Beauty of a Future Classic

    Square Enix's HD-2D style breaks from visual homogeneity in blockbuster games by combining nostalgic 16-bit pixel art with modern 3D environments and lighting. The style has evolved from a single-game experiment into a flexible design philosophy, used for both original titles and respectful remak...

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