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Pixel art character

Pixel art character prompts with limited palettes and clear silhouettes.

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Design a pixel art character for [game genre] in [palette] palette. Include idle/run/attack frames and silhouette note.
How to use
  • game genre - replace the bracketed field with your info
  • palette - replace the bracketed field with your info
Provide (Inputs)
  • Game genre
  • Palette
  • Resolution
  • Role
Expected output (Outputs)
  • Sprite checklist
  • Animation frame list
  • Silhouette notes
Tips
  • Stick to 3–5 shade ramps to avoid banding.
  • Use high contrast for outlines and face readability.
  • Avoid perfect symmetry to reduce flicker in motion.
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