Programming 2D Games

5

Sprites and Animation

5.1 Obtaining Game Graphics

Games need artwork. Fortunately, for some of us, we do not need to be artists to create great

looking games. ere are several good online resources where we may obtain royalty-free

game graphics. Here are a few such sites:

• http://opengameart.org/

• http://freegamearts.tuxfamily.org/

• http://www.reinerstilesets.de/

• http://www.lostgarden.com/search/label/free game graphics

• http://www.widgetworx.com/widgetworx/portfolio/spritelib.html

• http://www.spriteland.com/

• http://www.nasaimages.org/

As with any online resource, always verify the licensing requirements and make sure

the material is ...