2.5D Side-View

Ludic View Structure anchoring: accompanying · azimuth: side · projection: orthographic · monitor · handheld

Like a side-scroller, but with depth layering: parallax layers create an illusion of spatial depth. Modern: 2D gameplay in a 3D-rendered world with depth of field and lighting. The gameplay stays 2D-precise, the visual experience gains atmosphere.

Design question – When is the value label “2.5D side-view” the right choice – and what experience does it create?

Reference example – Game examples: Hollow Knight · Ori and the Blind Forest · Little Nightmares.