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Art

From VNDev Wiki

Art in visual novels are the visuals. These comprise of the art style of the game, including sprites, backgrounds, special effects as well as the Graphical User Interface. The art in visual novels can be used to reflect the tone and feel of the game, as well as to market.

Art Style

Art style is the art direction of a visual novel.

Concept Art

The role of concept art is to set the visual look of the game. It is an iterative process.

Sprite

Main article: Sprite

Sprites are a 2D image that is used to represent a character in a visual novel. These sprites can be animated and given expressions that change based on the character’s emotions.

Background

Main article: Background


Other Elements

Visual Effects or VFX are

Sprites for props or



Graphical User Interface

Main article: Graphical User Interface


Promotional art

Main article: Promotional art

Art can be used to market a game. This can be used to create excitement, or hype for upcoming games, sequels or downloadable content (DLC)

Forms of marketing art can include, capsule images for store fronts, banners, covers and more.