Sprite Lamp

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Sprite Lamp is a tool for combining the styles possible with 2D art, such as painted or pixel-art looks, with dynamic lighting found in modern games. Game developers will be able to make games in the style of classics like Metal Slug or Braid, combined with the gameplay and visual appeal made possible by moving or otherwise changing light sources. This is achieved by the artist painting an object …

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

41%

Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

Sprite Lamp is an effective tool for creating normal maps, providing a unique and desirable function for enhancing 2D sprites with dynamic lighting.
The interface is user-friendly and well thought out, making it easy to learn and use, even for those who are not experienced.
It offers good integration with popular game engines like Unity and GameMaker, and allows for significant control over the results with real-time previews.

The software suffers from a lack of documentation and support, with some users reporting issues with the UI and crashes.
Creating normal maps requires multiple light profiles, which can be cumbersome and may require additional software to generate.
There are better alternatives available on the market, and some users feel that Sprite Lamp is a less capable version compared to competitors.

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4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Users appreciate the graphics for their ability to create impressive artwork and dynamic lighting effects, although some may experience initial challenges with the software. The normal maps generated by the program are noted to work effectively, enhancing the overall visual quality of game assets.
- “Despite having a slight disagreement with my graphics card, the program still generates normal maps that have been working fantastically!”
- “The concept for creating the artwork takes a little while to get used to, but I find it only takes a little more time for me to make my game assets.”
- “My simple artwork looks very cool with dynamic light applied!”