#isometric

#RetroGaming #Arcade #Atari #Isometric #DinoRetroGaming

1 week ago

720° (1986)
By Atari Games [Arcade]
[🧵 1/x]

Gameplay gif from "720°". The perspective is isometric. A skateboarder skates back and forth on a giant halfpipe, doing tricks in the air on either side.

Gameplay gif from "720°". The perspective is isometric. A skateboarder skates through a city skatepark, which features inclines and hazards (such as pools of water).

Gameplay gif from "720°". The perspective is isometric. A skateboarder skates down a series of steep downhill ramps, doing a dramatic jump off of one over a pool of water.

#RetroGaming #Arcade #Sega #Isometric #DinoRetroGaming

[🧵 3/x] The cabinet (much like Zaxxon's) is yet another example of the glorious aesthetics of "The Wood Age" (my pet name for the US obsession with wood paneling in the 70's-early 80's). Interestingly, the wood-paneled look actually works thematically with the game as well, given that the game takes place entirely outdoors :) Let's also take a moment to admire the control area art, which depicts two monkeys playing xylophone as blue rhinos dance it up nearby. Awesome!

A photo of a Congo Bongo arcade cabinet. It is a standard upright cabinet, with distinct wood panelling. It has "Congo Bongo" illustrations along the sides (showing a giant gorilla and the player character, a man in explorer garb). Its marquee says "Congo Bongo" in big letters, and it has a yellow control area.

A close-up of the control area for "Congo Bongo". It has an illustration two monkeys playing xylophone as blue rhinos dance it up nearby, against a yellow background.

#RetroGaming #Arcade #Sega #Isometric #DinoRetroGaming

[🧵 2/x] Congo Bongo is an is an isometric platformer developed by Sega that sees you traversing four single-screen stages in order to reach a giant gorilla. Along the way, you must jump- over obstacles, onto moving platforms, up inclines- to reach your nemesis. Each level has unique obstacles and challenges, ranging from dodging lobbed coconuts or jumping on floating platforms frogger-style. At the end of the fourth stage, you enact sweet, sweet revenge to your gorilla foe (more on this later), and the game begins anew with increased difficulty.

Front of Congo Bongo arcade flyer. An illustration depicts an explorer looking across a jungle landscape, under the words "Congo Bongo" in bright green letters.

Back of Congo Bongo arcade flyer. A brief description of the game is provided, along with screenshots of the game's four stages.

Page 1 of the inside of Congo Bongo arcade flyer. A two-page panoramic illustration depicts a vast jungle landscape. A rhino is seen charing directly into the page, next to the words "The Ultimate Cartoon Adventure". The text "Congo Bongo" is illustrated at the top in green letters. A photo of the arcade cabinet is in the bottom right corner.

Page 2 of the inside of Congo Bongo arcade flyer. A two-page panoramic illustration depicts a vast jungle landscape. A rhino is seen charing directly into the page, next to the words "The Ultimate Cartoon Adventure". The text "Congo Bongo" is illustrated at the top in green letters. A photo of the arcade cabinet is in the bottom right corner.

#RetroGaming #Arcade #Sega #Isometric #DinoRetroGaming

Congo Bongo (1983)
By Sega [Aracde]
[🧵 1/x]

A gameplay gif from "Congo Bongo", which has an isometric perspective. Player one (a man dressed as an explorer) navigates a series of cliffs while a giant gorilla tosses coconuts at him.

A gameplay gif from "Congo Bongo", which has an isometric perspective. Player one (a man dressed as an explorer) jumps over small blue rhinoceroses across a flat canyon.

A gameplay gif from "Congo Bongo", which has an isometric perspective. Player one (a man dressed as an explorer) jumps across a series a floating, moving platforms in order to cross a river.

#RetroGaming #Arcade #Sega #Isometric

[🧵 3/x] Zaxxon immediately stood out in the arcade for being one of the first games (that I'm aware of) featuring an isometric perspective. This gives the game a distinct 3-dimensional appearance at a time when most games were strictly 2-dimensional in perspective. Not only does this look cool, it also requires new skills of the player- specifically, adjusting the altitude of the ship in real-time to avoid obstacles and/or precisely land shots on enemies.

An illustration of an abstract model of a house from an isometric perspective, looking at it from above.

An illustration from the Zaxxon arcade flyer showing the player's ship firing at a giant robot. The illustration is drawn from an isometric perspective.

#RetroGaming #Arcade #Sega #Isometric

[🧵 2/x] Zaxxon is a space shooter created by Sega, comprised of three distinct stages. Stages 1 and 3 see you flying through large “space fortresses”, while stage 2 requires you to fly in free space between them. Each stage has various hazards (turrets, rockets, fighter ships, etc.) to defeat, while also contending with an ever-decreasing fuel supply. At the end of the third stage, you fight a large robot (who I *believe* is the titular “Zaxxon”), after which the waves repeat, albeit with higher difficulty.

Arcade flyer for Zaxxon (page 2/4). The game is described in detail, and a close-up of the controls are shown. They comprise a single flight joystick, and "fire" buttons to the left and the right of the joystick.

Arcade flyer for Zaxxon (page 3/4). A full illustration of one of the "fortress" stages is shown, which continues onto the next page.

Arcade flyer for Zaxxon (page 4/4). A full illustration of one of the "fortress" stages is shown, which is continued from the previous page. Also shown is a picture of the Zaxxon cabinet, which has some very 1980's woodgrain paneling.

#RetroGaming #Arcade #Sega #Isometric

Zaxxon (1982)
By Sega [Arcade]
[🧵 1/x]

A gameplay gif from "Zaxxon". A ship flies through a blue-colored fortress from an isomeric perspective and shoots at various hazards (defense cannons, rockets, fuel tanks, etc.).

A gameplay gif from "Zaxxon". A ship flies through space from an isometric perspective and shoots at enemy ships.

theNE

3 weeks ago

@WeavingWithAI

#Isometric:
https://mastodon.gamedev.place/@thenotexpert/109884373872540705
https://mastodon.gamedev.place/@thenotexpert/109857992512846758

#PixelArt:
https://mastodon.gamedev.place/@thenotexpert/110299979771533161
https://mastodon.gamedev.place/@thenotexpert/110694414627832559

Here you go.

Joel Carnat ♑ 🐘

3 weeks ago

I remembered that @drawio can render 3D #isometric diagram. So I drew one to embellish my #EuroBSDCon slideware. Better this than using #KomikaText and #ComicMono fonts 😈

Goncalo Monteiro

3 weeks ago

Idle isometric tile animations from ARC SEED #isometric #pixelart #gamedev

Metin Seven 🎨

4 weeks ago

Isometric pixel art.

#isometric #pixel #art #PixelArt #apple #iphone #ios #laptop #mario #facebook #artwork #DigitalArt #illustration #MastoArt #FediArt

Isometric pixel artwork, featuring three high platforms with laptops on top, and a figure climbing one of the platforms, while reaching for another.

Isometric pixel artwork, featuring a stylized Mario, jumping over a crocodile-like monster trying to eat him.

Allie R. 🏳️‍⚧️

#TheAscent #Isometric #ActionShooter #RPG #MastodonGaming #Gaming #Project365ONG #Project365 #NewPlay

August 31, 2023 - Day 243 - NewPlay Review
Total NewPlays: 263

Game: The Ascent

Platform: Steam
Release Date: Jul 30, 2021
Library Date: Aug 31, 2022
Unplayed: 365d (1y)
Playtime: 67m

The Ascent is a cyberpunk-themed isometric action-shooter RPG, with an oddly annoying control scheme.

This is not, technically, the first time I've played The Ascent. I played a short part of it -on PC- when it was on Xbox Game Pass. I remember being annoyed by the controls then, but forgot I'd installed it.

Then it dropped in the August 2022 Humble Choice bundle, and I uninstalled it from the Xbox app and installed it on Steam, and promptly forgot about it.

Turns out that was *exactly* twelve months ago.

When starting it tonight, I remembered my annoyance with the controls, and turned on my controller.

This is a game that feels like it was designed to be played with a controller. On a controller, and an isometric* game, moving with the left stick feels natural. WASD feels odd, because you're using two keys at a time.

But targeting with the right stick feels like playing in glue. Maybe if it had snap-targeting, but it doesn't. Targeting with a mouse feels natural and particularly during the first frenetic boss battle, if I'd been trying to target with the controller, I'd probably have given up.

My only other critique is that "isometric*" above. A lot of isometric games handle being behind an object by making it transparent, or outlining your character.

The Ascent puts a circle on the ground, which can be a little hard to keep track of when you're behind a large fixed object during a frenetic boss battle.

On top of this, it's isometric until it isn't. Suddenly, the camera is behind you for a while, but not when it might be helpful, like when you're behind a giant object during a frenetic boss battle.

The gameplay and atmosphere are excellent. It nails that gritty cyberpunk feel. The mobs suddenly popping up out of nowhere give just the right amount of chills. The first level in the bowels of the city feels -and sounds- like you're underneath everything.

The visuals and sound design when you complete your first major quest getting a machine running is great.

The Ascent is a game that overcomes its weaknesses pretty damn well.

The Ascent is:

4: Good

Cegorach

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bj9CiMO66xk

Well it's not really #Minecraft, running on a TI-84 Plus (#Calculator)…

but it's a really nice case of #isometric projection and graphic optimisation

https://github.com/TheScienceElf/Blocks-TI-84

Unidentified Mustelid

I am quite fond of #isometric #lowpoly #3D. I even make some as non #AIart from time to time.

I'm thinking of using #AI as inspiration, since its results tend to be ugly.

Sherbs

@juanfr this may be my favourite Spectrum game of all time. It's certainly the best #doctorwho - adjacent game ever, with the cool indirect control game mechanic for the Dale...er...Vortrons... #zxspectrum #isometric

trusty flxtr 🧠📯

https://infectiongames-studio.itch.io/ciconia

May I interest you in some #gamedev work of mine?

#NearFuture #stealth #swarm #puzzler #isometric #FemaleProtagonist

Screenshot of Ciconia Prototype. Diorama, isometric perspective, neon colors, lab environment, red flashing alert light. Protagonist with lab coat standing in front of window wall. Behind the glass: a flock of humanoid creatures, also wearing lab coats.

Allie R. 🏳️‍⚧️

#DesktopDungeons #Isometric #DungeonCrawler #Puzzle #3D #MastodonGaming #Gaming #Project365ONG #Project365 #NewPlay

August 23, 2023 - Day 235 - NewPlay Review
Total NewPlays: 255

Game: Desktop Dungeons: Rewind

Platform: Steam
Release Date: Apr 19, 2023
Library Date: Apr 19, 2023
Unplayed: 126d (4m4d)
Playtime: 23m

Desktop Dungeons: Rewind is Desktop Dungeons Enhanced Edition in 3D.

Literally.

Gone are the pixel-art bitmaps, replaced by glorious detailed 3D artwork.

The gameplay is (at least at this point) identical.

Like, last night I played through the first map multiple times before I understood it and beat it.

Tonight, exactly the same map, with the same mobs, and the same drops, but all in 3D.

So: Desktop Dungeons: Rewind is an isometric 3D roguelike dungeon crawler puzzle game.

Where last night it was a great example of a game where the gameplay overcomes my dislike of pixel-art games, now the fun gameplay is also pretty.

Still a pretty standard dungeon crawler. Explore the dungeon, attack mobs.

However, each square you uncover goes towards refilling your health and mana. You need to explore the fog of war to find mobs, but if you clear the fog of war and then try and kill the mobs, you're gonna have a bad time.

I cleared the first level with exactly the same strategy I used last night, still hooked. The only reason I didn't keep playing was that it ran into my actual work shift.

Between dungeons there's some resource management and basic city-building going on, but the game is designed to be played in short chunks. No change, just prettier city-building, in 3D!

In a shocking and surprising turn of events, Desktop Dungeons: Rewind is:

4: Good

Beetroot Paul

#MastoArt #PixelArt #isometric #table #corner #bauhaus8

• Table Corner •

Palette: https://lospec.com/palette-list/bauhaus

An isometric pixel art piece depicting a table corner

Metin Seven 🎨

Isometric 3D illustrations.

#isometric #art #artwork #DigitalArt #3D #3dArt #buildings #road #illustration #industrial #FediArt #MastoArt

Voxel / low-polygon style lost figure surrounded by buildings.

Industrial buildings in the shape of the letters ALUK.

marceles 🌴🌴

#PixelArt #MastoArt #isometric #digitalart

Isometric city inspired in regular colombian citys. i started this piece when Colombia's team did amazing in the women's world cup under 17 but i finally finish it while we are at the Women's world cup.

isometric city
colombia inspired
pixel art

Pixelkabinett

Building stuff like this is where I have the most fun! It will take me a few days to finish this level, but I think it's going to be a fun challenge fpr the player!
#isometric #Zelda #retrogaming #gamedev #indiedev

n-gons

2D sketch and isometric version
#knot #isometric #MathsArt #MathArt #MastoArt #girih

Abstract mathematical art. Made from tiled squares in teal over orange gradient.

Abstract mathematical art. Impossible isometric illusion knot in teal over orange gradient.

Najchanaj :BlobhajShock:

ม่วงๆฟ้าๆ
#isometric #room #commission

n-gons

@dansup @pixelfed
@n-gons #mathart #mathsart #geometry #tiling #knots #isometric #polyhedra

Vinik

Hey! It's been a while since I updated mastodon! I'll be posting my recent #pixelart done in authentic #NES graphics, where I try to push the restrictions as much as possible. Here are two #isometric #mockup takes that can work on the NES without any fancy mapper or programming tricks 😀

The Indie Curators

#indiegame #puzzle #isometric #Review #SteamDeck #steam #pcgames #indie #indiedeveloper #spirits

Our review of Wilderplace, an absolutely gorgeous hand-drawn isometric puzzle game.

🔗 Click the link for the full details!
https://t.co/PM3j2LwqGT

Haxxeron :blobcatbounce:

Scruffy Dux :krita: :inkscape:

Froge, but I photographed it like it's in isometric gaeme
#isometric #photo #froge #frog

Same frog but now that sits between the blades of the grass
This shot angle looks like it's in isometric 2d game

Little purple, box like #isometric building with a bright yellow light shining out its front door onto the footpath and street outside. Drawn in #Krita for fun.

townbanshee

#mastoart #art #fediart #isometric #procreate #digitalart #illustration #artonmastodon #creativetoots #retro #drawing #robot

Something a little different for today.

I spent my weekend practicing vintage textures, shading, and halftones. The result: this robot.

I'm pretty pleased with how it turned out, what do you think?

Digital Art: Red Robot with a Teal Head. Cartoonish. Heavily textured on textured paper.

n-gons

Tangled squares. #MastoArt #MathsArt #MathArt #Impossible #Isometric #Illusion

Impossible isometric figure of two squares tangled together. Teal-monochrome.

Allie R. 🏳️‍⚧️