I'm trying to compile a list of games with outstanding pixel art, and was curious about what the pixelation community thought of which games are honorable mentions in this list.

So.. what games do you think have "amazing", "creative", "elegant", or what-have-you pixel art?

I liked @pistachio 's rendition of the reindeer, but it looks way too much like a bear for me. It still needs to be thinner.. more sleek!

I've slightly modified pistachio's, made the back leg thinner, added a tail, and changed some coloring. I'm not happy with the shading and a few other tweaks could be made, like the front legs don't quite look right, but here's a version for you to tweak if you'd like.  Sounds like you're in a rush! 

Edit: Made a few more modifications.. I think the christmas hat, the eyes, and the ears kinda suck, but more food for thought.

Hey guys, new to the forum here so I figured I'd introduce myself with a critique request! I have more experience in environment design and creation than I do in character creation, and I'd much rather do environmental design.  However, my friends and I have been tossing around some ideas for a game, so I've been researching and messing around with different pixel art character styles.

I think I like a minimalistic appearance/style. I'd love to do more detailed designs, but if I'm going to be animating multiple characters/NPCs/environments then I should probably stray away from complex designs.

Anyways, here's my first go at a construction worker with a minimalistic design style, and I'm opening up this post for critique. The character is supposed to be someone who works in sewers, but I figured stylizing for a construction worker would be easier.

..It's also worth noting that I'm partially color blind (color deficient actually.. I can see color dang it!), so if any of the color choices are off, do let me know! I have no one around right now to color check for me!