Realism vs Stylization in Game Art: When to Use Each
Realism vs stylization in game art - 2026 guide on choosing the right visual direction based on audience, genre, platform, budget, and team.
Aleksandr Shursha
CEO at SunStrike Studios
Aleksandr Shursha is the founder and CEO of SunStrike Studios, a Cyprus-based game art outsourcing company with 10+ years of experience producing 2D and 3D art for mobile, PC, and console games. He oversees art direction, business development, and the studio's creative pipeline across all client projects.
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