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May 22, 2026·GenreAnimating reviving a downed teammate (2D top-down)
Animating reviving a downed teammate (2D top-down). Step by step, with the gotchas solo devs hit at 2 AM and the fixes that survive the second build.
May 22, 2026·GenreThe perspective shadow: 2D characters that read in 3/4 view
The perspective shadow: 2D characters that read in 3/4 view. Step by step, with the gotchas solo devs hit at 2 AM and the fixes that survive the second build.
May 22, 2026·GenreAnimating the melee takedown in a 2D top-down shooter
Animating the melee takedown in a 2D top-down shooter. Step by step, with the gotchas solo devs hit at 2 AM and the fixes that survive the second build.
May 22, 2026·GenreThe combat roll: animating evasion in top-down shooters
The combat roll: animating evasion in top-down shooters. Step by step, with the gotchas solo devs hit at 2 AM and the fixes that survive the second build.
May 22, 2026·GenreGrenade-throw animation in 2D top-down shooters
Grenade-throw animation in 2D top-down shooters. Step by step, with the gotchas solo devs hit at 2 AM and the fixes that survive the second build.
May 22, 2026·GenreCover-stance animation in 2D top-down shooters
Cover-stance animation in 2D top-down shooters. Step by step, with the gotchas solo devs hit at 2 AM and the fixes that survive the second build.
May 22, 2026·GenreReload animation in 2D top-down shooters
Reload animation in 2D top-down shooters. Step by step, with the gotchas solo devs hit at 2 AM and the fixes that survive the second build.
May 21, 2026·GenreThe strafe walk: animating sideways movement under fire
The strafe walk: animating sideways movement under fire. Step by step, with the gotchas solo devs hit at 2 AM and the fixes that survive the second build.
May 21, 2026·GenreAim-rotation animation for 2D top-down shooters
Aim-rotation animation for 2D top-down shooters. Step by step, with the gotchas solo devs hit at 2 AM and the fixes that survive the second build.
May 8, 2026·GenreTop-down shooter character animation: a working guide
Top-down shooter character animation: a working guide. A working overview for indie 2D devs — the real moves, the real numbers, no Adobe-suite buzzwords.