Cuphead & 9 More Of The Most Beautiful HandDrawn Video Games
Cuphead & 9 More Of The Most Beautiful Hand-Drawn Video Games
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Video game designers always want their graphics to be on the cutting edge, but what games stand out because of their classic animation style?
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In a world full of 4K graphics, high-definition TVs, lifelike AIs, and hyper-realistic graphics, it can be easy to forget that some of the best video games in the industry don’t rely on photorealistic designs, but delicate and beautifully hand-drawn graphics.
Some of the most incredible games on consoles everywhere have relied on traditional art to bring their stories to life. There are even some games that could be considered modern art masterpieces. While games like Horizon Zero Dawn and Shadow of War show off what graphics can be capable of, sometimes it’s the simple approach that makes things work.
10 Odin Sphere
Vanillaware is a video game developer that has the hand-drawn art style down to a science, and their mystical beat-em-up adventure, Odin Sphere, is a prime example of their work. In the game, players take up a party of adventurers and defeat groups of enemies to save a magical realm.
From the bright, swelling colors to the wide eyes of the anime-inspired characters, the artwork of the game is positively captivating. Even the enemies and bosses look like characters pulled straight from a storybook.
9 Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom
An homage to the Wonderboy series of adventure games, Monsterboy and the Cursed Kingdom pays tribute to the side-scrolling platformers of days gone by with its bouncy cartoon art style and versatile gameplay.
Much deeper than the standard-issue adventure title, this action-platformer feels like exploring a Saturday morning cartoon with all the goofy antics included. With multiple forms and weapons for the player to use, it won’t be just the style that sucks them in.
8 Indivisible
Indivisible is an interesting creation, to say the least. Part Metroidvania, part turn-based-RPG, part monster collect-a-thon, and all with a style inspired by the likes of Shante the Genie. That’s not exactly a typical combination.
That all being said, Indivisible has a unique premise and style that definitely helps it stand out from its competitors. Not everyone’s cup of tea, but certainly a title worth exploring. Especially those who feel like experimenting with playstyles.
7 Skullgirls: Encore
Skullgirls is one of those games that’s almost pure fan service, but that doesn’t mean it’s a bad experience. On the contrary, the manga-inspired fighting game has some insanely creative imagery and artwork that make it one beautiful brawler.
Every character looks like something straight from a comic book and every animated frame flows with such a fluid motion it’s hard not to take notice. It makes one wonder why more fighting games don’t take this approach. Wouldn’t Mortal Kombat look great with this breed of aesthetic?
6 Streets of Rage 4
After 26 years, the fourth entry into the iconic beat-em-up series finally makes it onto consoles. But instead of those familiar arcade-styled graphics (though that option is available), the developers went with a 2D animated art style to bring the game into the 21st century.
Not only does the title bring the traditional gameplay from its predecessors, but it breathes new life into the old title with new graphics, characters, and upgrades. It’s a title no beat-em-up fan should be without.
5 Jotun
It might play like The Legend of Zelda, but its mythic themes are worthy of God of War and its gorgeous hand-drawn animation is worthy of something out of Samurai Jack. As a Viking shieldmaiden, players must hack and slash their way to glory as they journey to Valhalla.
The environments and combat are both remarkable, but what earns Jotun a spot on the list is its beautiful boss battles. These massive monsters and creatures not only tower over the player but practically pop off the screen.
4 The Banner Saga
Keeping with the Viking saga theme, The Banner Saga has some incredible artwork for a top-down strategy title. Putting the risk/reward-based battles and gameplay aside, the epic adventure and gorgeous visuals make this game worth looking into.
With a fantasy inspired by Norse mythology and visuals worthy of a Ralph Bakshi film, there are few adventures on consoles that capture the grand scale to this magnitude. It’s a perfect marriage of narrative and visuals.
3 Hollow Knight
One of the greatest modern Metroidvania games in recent years, Hollow Knight has an easy-to-pick-up yet hard-to-master playstyle that keeps players coming back for more. However, it also has an art style worthy of a Tim Burton production to keep them invested.
The realm of Hollownest is weird, haunting, and darkly inviting. Its sparse use of color makes environments like the Fungal Wastes and Greenpath vibrant with life, while white-masked characters like the Knight and Hornet shine in the treacherous environments.
2 Cuphead
Don’t be deceived by that cute cartoon art style, Cuphead will lay even the seasoned players prone on its animated floor. That all being said, its biggest selling point is the 1930s-inspired artwork that makes the screen dance with life.
If Walt Disney or Ub Iwerks designed Contra, this would be the result. It’s a gorgeous game, but that brutal difficulty will definitely cause some smashed controllers. Players can appreciate the graphics, but they won’t enjoy much if they can’t get past the first island.
1 Dragon’s Crown
Once again, Vanillaware graces the list with quite possibly one of the most beautiful animated games out there, Dragon’s Crown. This side-scrolling RPG is a melting pot of traditional fantasy themes, characters, and imagery that gives players an epic adventure with arcade action.
Every frame, every cutscene, every character, monster, or idle animation looks like something from a Dungeon Master’s Guide brought to life. With homages to Tolkien, Disney, Conan the Barbarian, and more, the developers definitely gave this game a loving touch.
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