We don't stop progress, and we can now discover a truly beautiful creation on a hypothetical Cyberpunk Edgerunners game that clearly makes you want to play. See instead.
The Cyberpunk 2077 universe continues to inspire creators around the world. A new example of this inspiration has just emerged with CyberpunkX: Edgerunners Trailer, a fan-made video project that immerses players in a retro pixel art experience. This idea for a side-scrolling game is the work of RealShortGuy13, a creator passionate about the universe developed by CD Projekt Red, who chose to pay homage to the animated series Edgerunners by using a visual style and game mechanics reminiscent of video game classics.
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Cyberpunk 2077 with a retro twist
The CyberpunkX: Edgerunners trailer offers a fascinating dive into a stylized and retro Night City. Completely recreated in pixel art. The game features iconic characters from the series, placing them in familiar environments for those who have explored the world of Cyberpunk 2077. Fans of the series as well as pixel art nostalgics will be charmed by the attention to detail and fidelity to the unique atmosphere of the universe.
The choice of pixel art is not just a question of style; it's also a way of looking at making the game hypothetically accessible and enjoyable on a variety of platforms, emphasizing gameplay and story over cutting-edge graphics technology.
The CyberpunkX: Edgerunners project is not just a video game idea. It is also a declaration of love to the Cyberpunk universe. It is part of a long tradition of fan-made projects that not only pay homage to their inspirations, but also expand the experience of the universes they celebrate by offering fans a new way to interact with their favorite content. A very good point.
As a reminder, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is an animated series developed by the Trigger studio in collaboration with CD Projekt Red. Based on the universe of the Cyberpunk 2077 video game. Released on Netflix, the series consists of 10 episodes that immerse viewers in the dystopian world of Night City. It follows the story of David Martinez. A street youth who, to survive in this brutal and technologically advanced urban environment, becomes an Edgerunner. Or a mercenary.
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