Even though these games may not have had the biggest budgets, players are sure to remember them.
Since it started, the gaming industry has come a long way, which can be seen in how the graphics of most big-budget games have improved. Even though the graphics of games have come a long way, the art style of a game is what makes it really appealing to look at. In the past few years, a lot of games have come out with amazing art styles that players all over the world love.
Even though these games didn’t have the biggest budgets, their striking environments, intricate character designs, and contrasting color schemes are sure to leave an impression on players. The best art styles can be found in these games that have been praised by critics. Fans should try them out at least once.
Octopath Traveler
Octopath Traveler by Square Enix is a unique role-playing game (RPG) that combines 2D 16-bit pixelated characters with polygonal 3D environments in a way that looks beautiful. Octopath Traveler is about eight different travelers, each with their own past, paths, and goals. Players can make their own paths by teaming up with the other travelers they think are best.
Each character adds something different to the game, which makes it easy to play over and over again. Octopath Traveler is a very strange role-playing game. The cute backgrounds and pixelated art make it fun to play. The Nintendo Switch version of the game has a Metascore of 83.
Pokemon Black and White
Pokemon, Nintendo’s famous monster-catching IP, has had a few games with good art styles over the years, but none stand out as much as Pokemon Black & White. Some people think that, in terms of design and story, the generation 5 games were some of the best in the series so far. Pokemon Black and White were also the last games in the series to combine a pixelated 2D art style with 3D environments.
The series has never looked more alive in 2D than it does in these games. This is because of the pixelated in-game animations, the designs of the Pokemon, and the way the seasons change. The stories in these games were also more grown-up than most Pokemon games. Pokemon Black and White for the Nintendo DS got a Metascore of 87.
Ori and the Will of the Wisps
Ori and the Will of the Wisps, made by Moon Studios, is a beautiful Metroidvania game with a beautiful art style. The game is a sequel to Ori and the Blind Forest. It takes the series to a whole new level by giving the 2D art style a brand new 3D look. The story of the game picks up where the last one left off, with the spirit Ori going on a journey to heal the broken land of Niwen and do what he was meant to do.
Ori and the Will of the Wisps has beautiful 3D environments and detailed character designs that shine throughout the game. The Nintendo Switch version of the game has a Metascore of 93.
Celeste
Celeste is a puzzle platformer made by an independent developer named Matt Makes Games. Players take on the role of Madeline, a young girl who wants to conquer the Celeste mountain and let go of her fears. With its pixelated graphics, Celeste’s art style brings to mind the early days of 2D platform games. The game also looks great thanks to the great job the color palette does of setting the mood.
Celeste is a simple game with familiar controls, but the developers have done a good job of making it a fun and addicting adventure. Even though it’s hard to climb, the platforming is never boring because each level is made to keep players interested. Celeste for the PlayStation 4 got a score of 91 on Metascore.
Cuphead
Cuphead is a 2D run-and-gun game made by Studio MDHR. It is about Cuphead and his brother Mugman, who are trying to pay off their debts. Soon after it came out, Cuphead was praised by critics and became a worldwide hit with gamers. This shooter stands out from the rest because its art style is heavily influenced by the cartoons of the 1930s.
Cuphead is a game with a lot of style and passion. Each stage is carefully and artistically made to keep players interested and entertained. Even though Slope Game is hard, the design of the characters, the variety of enemies, and all the animations in between are a treat for the eyes and keep people interested. Cuphead for the PlayStation 4 got a Metascore of 86.
Persona 5 Royal
Persona 5 Royal is all about style, with its striking red and black color scheme, beautiful anime-inspired graphics, unique character designs, text that looks like comics, complex menus, and so much more. Persona 5 Royal by Atlus became a worldwide hit, setting a new high point for the JRPG genre and giving the whole Persona series a new lease on life.
The game puts the player in the role of a transfer student who, soon after moving to Tokyo, has to save the world from an alien threat while keeping good grades and a good reputation. Part life simulator, part dungeon crawler, Persona 5 Royal is a game worth paying attention to because its beautiful art style will draw players in quickly. The PlayStation 4 version of the game has a Metascore of 95.