Announcing a new art style
At Wildchain, we are striving to create a captivating and satisfying gaming experience. Throughout the course of development, we gained plenty of valuable insights that substantially contributed to our comprehension of effective game design.
We are excited to announce a significant transformation of our game’s art style as we venture into the captivating realm of a new art style in the direction of 2.5D.
Illustration by Wildchain’s artists
What is 2.5D?
2.5D refers to a graphical or visual style in which elements are rendered in a three-dimensional manner, but the gameplay or perspective remains primarily two-dimensional. This technique creates the illusion of depth and dimensionality while still adhering to a predominantly flat gameplay environment. It’s used in games to provide a sense of depth without fully transitioning to a fully 3D world. In a 2.5D game, 3D assets are utilized to enhance the visual depth and dimensionality of the game world, while the gameplay and mechanics remain largely two-dimensional. This technique combines the benefits of 3D graphics with the familiarity of 2D gameplay.