Cat-Astrophy’s art direction is a love letter to classic pixel art, but reimagined with a more modern, expressive, and character-driven approach. We drew inspiration from the visual energy of games like Celeste and Bread & Fred to build a universe that instantly stands out while staying easy to read during gameplay.
Every planet, character, and visual element is designed to communicate personality, atmosphere, and motion. Our goal is to keep the charm of retro pixel art while also strengthening the emotion, humor, and mystery of Polo’s world. Cat-Astrophy should be recognizable at a glance, with a strong visual identity in every scene.
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