Something is enduring about pixel art that keeps drawing us back. A handful of coloured squares shouldn’t have much power, ...

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If you’re good enough, you only need 240x160 pixels to scare the s**t out of players. Released alongside the first Metroid Prime in November 2002, Metroid Fusion marked the long-awaited return of ...

The original Dragon Quest 7 on the PS1 was the last mainline instalment to feature 2D, sprite-based visuals exclusively — and ...

One of the most striking features of the Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake is its visual overhaul. The game employs a unique blend of 2D sprites and 3D environments, creating a nostalgic yet fresh ...

The world of NES emulation hasn't been all that exciting since the late '90s, when NESticle provided "good enough" emulation accuracy and stability for any NES game out there (though there has been a ...