Dijital Oyun Tasarımlarında İllüstrasyonun Rolü

This study aims to thoroughly examine the relationship between digital game design and illustration by analysing the artistic, design, and narrative dimensions of illustrations through popular 2D and 3D digital games. In this context, Minecraft, Fortnite, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Super Mario Odyssey, Hollow Knight, Cuphead, Gris, Hades, and Undertale were selected as prominent examples representing 2D and 3D illustration styles due to their popularity and artistic designs. The research employs a descriptive analysis method to evaluate the color schemes, character designs, environmental details, and general stylistic features of game illustrations, exploring their artistic impacts on the gaming world. The selected games span various genres, and their visual, artistic, and technical contributions were analysed in detail. This study emphasizes that illustrations play a critical role in digital game design by enhancing aesthetics, storytelling, user experience, and character depth. The findings reveal that illustrations are not merely visual elements but serve as fundamental tools in game design processes, fostering interaction with players, enriching the gaming experience, and creating anemotional connection to the game world.