A look at the evolution of art style in gaming

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A look at the evolution of art style in gaming



It is no overstatement to say that art is one of the cornerstones of any society which values expression, culture and beauty. All keen art lovers know this to be true - whether you enjoy classic prints from the old masters, gorgeous renaissance sculptures or more modern art. Of course, the real secret to art's continued relevance is its ability to evolve. As new artists and styles come into the art world, it helps push it into new places.

The importance of art can also be felt in the vital role it plays in every industry. As visual animals, humans rely on the aesthetic stimulus art provides to navigate the world and make sense of it. Gaming is one industry where this is very true. How video games look and the artistic style which they boast is crucial to their success.

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Just as art has evolved over the years, so too have the artistic styles found in video and casino games. This has seen some awesome games with unique styles emerge. But just how has this evolution occurred?

Pixels

Going right back in history, we find one of the earliest art styles used in games. This is pretty much as it sounds and saw game developers using pixelated graphics. At the time, this was not actually a purely artistic choice. Graphics in games were created via this method because the tech back then did not have the power to handle anything else. The classic example of Pixel art in games is something like Space Invaders.

Isometric

At the time, this style of art in games was a massive leap forward. It was first seen in the mid-1980s, when games like Zaxxon began to use it. This style allowed game developers to add cool new looks to their games. But how did isometric art in games work? The basic trick saw it using a slightly elevated perspective to turn dull 2D graphics into mega 3D ones. The effect was quite something when first seen and really helped the way games looked then to evolve into something more realistic.

Digitization

Who remembers the stir that Mortal Kombat made when it was launched in the early 1990s? This might have been to do with the level of violence it involved, but the revolutionary look it had also helped. This new look was down to a breakthrough artistic style called Digitization. This involved game artists taking photos of real people and making them into on-screen characters. Although it has since fallen from favor, it really stood out as a step forward for art in games at the time.

3D video slots

Due to the longer history of video gaming, the progress in art styles above relates specifically to them. But what about online casino games? Although this industry has really only been going for the last 20 years or so, the art styles used in games internet casinos offer has certainly evolved. A look at online slots is perhaps the most striking example of this in action. Modern online slots use 3D graphics and animation to immerse players in their theme. This is a lot different to the first raft of online slots which were modelled on old-school fruit machines or had to make do with 2D art effects.

Photorealism

Coming right up to date, we have photorealism as a style in games. This is likely to be seen more across both video and casino gaming as we move forward. Photorealism is as it sounds - it allows a games artistic director to include graphics which look just like the real thing. This could be a character in a video game who looks exactly like a real person, for example. Or a fellow player in a VR casino game who you cannot tell apart from a normal person.

Art styles in games have change over time

There can be little doubt that art styles in gaming have changed a lot over the years. This is only natural as the tech which game developers have to play with has also improved. Whether it is online casino games or video games, it will be interesting to see where art in games will head next.










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