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Pixel Art Academy: Learn Mode
Learn how to draw pixel art with a video game! Start from zero and develop real art skills in a relaxing way. Complete interactive tutorials, draw pixel art sprites, and play the games you create. Everyone can do this!
Recent Reviews:
Very Positive (13) - 92% of the 13 user reviews in the last 30 days are positive.
All Reviews:
Very Positive (222) - 97% of the 222 user reviews for this game are positive.
Release Date:
Aug 5, 2024
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Retronator

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Note: Games in Early Access are not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to play this game in its current state, then you should wait to see if the game progresses further in development. Learn more

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“Releasing Pixel Art Academy: Learn Mode through Early Access lets you get new tutorials as soon as they are developed. Together with your feedback, we can optimize the learning experience to make the game one of the best ways to learn pixel art.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“The game will stay in Early Access as long as is needed to reach a good educational outcome of the initial Pixel Art Fundamentals course. The duration of this is impossible to predict, but the answer would be in years rather than months.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“The full version of Pixel Art Academy: Learn Mode aims to cover all 7 elements of art: line, shape, form, space, value, color, and texture. The Early Access version starts with just lines and is planned to expand until all are completed and improved based on player feedback.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The game's engine and the first element of art (line) are done. Currently, I am focusing on applying player feedback before moving on to developing new content.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“Yes, the game's Early Access price is lower and aligned with the base price from the game's previous crowdfunding campaign. Out of respect for my early supporters, the game will never be cheaper than the price before Early Access.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“The game is planned to feature an opt-in research mode where you will be able to contribute your learning statistics for a quantitative analysis on anonymized data. In addition, you can always provide qualitative feedback on the discussion boards or my Discord.”
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Reviews

“Pixel Art Academy is really something else. Originally created as an RPG-style experience that allows you to learn as you play, the upcoming Learn Mode strips it back to a beautifully crafted course in pixel art skills. Essential.”
Debug Magazine

“Learning anything, be it an art, a craft or a new language, can be overwhelming for anyone, but Pixel Art Academy: Learn Mode has managed to make that process very relaxing and satisfying.”
The Art of Gaming

“It is clear that the developer has thoroughly understood the theory and is a very good pixel artist, but it is also clear that he knows how to convey his knowledge very well, with concrete examples and detailed but not tedious explanations.”
ErreKGamer

About This Game

Pixel Art Academy is an educational game for learning how to draw. In Learn Mode, you jump straight into the game's interactive tutorials for the fastest way of becoming a pixel artist. After you learn the rules behind pixel art lines, test your skills by drawing fan art and unleash your creativity with designing and illustrating your own pinball machine.



Please note that during Early Access the game does not cover all areas of art yet!

The game's content is organized around the 7 elements of art: line, shape, form, space, value, color, and texture. The current version only covers lines with about 2–3 hours of gameplay for a minimal playthrough (more if you complete all the challenges and put extra effort into game projects). The other 6 elements are planned to be developed during Early Access.

Features


  • An immersive user interface with a cozy, relaxing atmosphere.



  • Carefully designed interactive tutorials teach how to use drawing tools, followed by intermediate lessons covering pixel art fundamentals with a focus on line art and jaggies.



  • Put theory into practice with drawing challenges where you copy other indie game sprites or draw fan art from reference.



  • Design video game sprites as you customize the game Snake and create your very own pinball machine. Of course, you get to play the games as well!



  • Get in the groove with more than 6 hours of background music to accompany your drawing sessions.

Future development

Please keep in mind that the game is designed, drawn, and coded by a single person—me! I also have to run the business side of things, do marketing, and organize collaborations with other artists, all of which take time. Expect slow, but steady progress. I have been working on the bigger Pixel Art Academy universe for 9 years now and I don't intend to stop any time soon.

I also keep a completely transparent development process. Visit my YouTube channel for frequent devlogs or catch me anywhere on the internet to chat about current progress.

System Requirements

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    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10
    • Processor: Can it run a browser?
    • Memory: 1 GB RAM
    • Graphics: At least 320×240 pixels resolution
    • Storage: 2 GB available space
    • Sound Card: Sound Blaster-compatible … If you know, you know.
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    Minimum:
    • OS: macOS Catalina 10.15
    • Processor: Apple Silicon or Intel
    • Memory: 1 GB RAM
    • Graphics: It's a mac, you're fine!
    • Storage: 2 GB available space
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