Pixelblog - 55 - Top Down Character Animation

Intro Offering the perfect combination of function and aesthetic, the top down perspective is one of the most popular vantage points to employ in pixel art games. Specifically, I refer to the 3/4 top down projection, which shows a large portion of the front, as well as the top of objects, commonly used in RPGs, a la Chrono Trigger. As a personal favorite style to work in, top down assets have…