Uploaded September 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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This week I’m returning to some isometric pixel art study with a mock-up RPG-style battle scene! Follow along as I discuss the design approach and play with the secret extended Pico-8 palette!

#pico8secretpalette:
lospec.com/palette-list/pico-8-secret-palette

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0:00 Intro
0:20 Grid and Framework
2:36 Sprite Design
6:24 Detailing the Battle Platform
9:09 HUD
9:27 Animation
11:34 FINAL ARTWORK
12:33 CRT Time
13:07 VID OVER

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Software used: Adobe Photoshop (CS6)
Need help picking a pixel art program? Watch this: youtu.be/90BghUX7SD0
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Title sequence theme music by Failpositive:
failpositive.bandcamp.com
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