1# pixel
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3Retro 8-bit, nostalgic, chunky
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5## Core Characteristics
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7Pixel art aesthetic with visible pixel grid, limited color palette, and nostalgic gaming feel. Emulates classic 8-bit and 16-bit era graphics.
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9## Lines
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11- Pixel grid alignment, no anti-aliasing
12- Staircase edges on diagonals
13- Single-pixel or double-pixel outlines
14- Blocky, angular forms
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16## Texture
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18- Dithering patterns for gradients
19- No smooth transitions
20- Cross-hatching with pixel precision
21- Limited 16-32 color palette per scene
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23## Depth
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25- None: flat pixel planes only
26- Parallax layering (foreground/background)
27- No perspective or 3D effects
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29## Element Vocabulary
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31- 8-bit sprites and chunky shapes
32- Simple iconography: stars, hearts, arrows
33- Text bubbles with pixel borders
34- Progress bars with chunky segments
35- Retro gaming UI elements
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37## Typography Approach
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39- Pixelated bitmap font style
40- Chunky blocky letterforms
41- Fixed-width or monospace feel
42- All-caps for headers
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