retroResolution.lua v1.0 - SNES-styled sprite rotations

[PlumberGraduate]

Hello! This script aims to replicate the visual limitations of the SNES by applying a subtle pixelation filter to the game. The effect is most noticeable in tilted/rotated sprites, which in the original SNES games would look pixelated due to the limited resolution of the console.

It's a little hard to explain, so here's a few showcase images:

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Left is how the game looks by default and right is how it looks with retroResolution.lua.

How to use:

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1. Extract the contents of the zip file into your episode/level folder.

2. Add this to your luna.lua file:

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local retroResolution = require("retroResolution")

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Note: This does not currently work with two players.

[AirShip]

already love this.
good work!

[FutureNyanCat]

If there's one question I'd like to ask, does this apply to custom NPCs and other scripts as well, not just basegame content?

[PlumberGraduate]

If there's one question I'd like to ask, does this apply to custom NPCs and other scripts as well, not just basegame content?

It applies to custom content too. The script works by essentially lowering the resolution of the game so everything has a consitent pixel size, which means that it should work with any shader and custom NPC.

[FutureNyanCat]

I've applied it to my episode and everything in there looks very nice now. I noticed it applies not only to NPCs but to:
- Parallaxing backgrounds (Reminds me of Super Cat Tales' parallax system which is more accurate to SNES displays)
- Darkness
- Weather and special effects (Noticeable on caustics, snow, and rain)

Excellent script btw, it makes one's episode feel a lot nicer to look at.

[IttaBaby]

You have solved my greatest pet peeve!

[MegoZ_]

GOD I've been wanting this for so long, thank you!

[Doodoxing]

Speaking on impact on parallaxing backgrounds, is there a way that effect won't render on them? Especially when they are moving (like a sky with clouds). It feels a bit laggy and not smooth on some parts of parallax backgrounds. Anyway, very good script! It really helped me on snow screen effects to look more retro.

[mariobrigade2018]

Speaking on impact on parallaxing backgrounds, is there a way that effect won't render on them? Especially when they are moving (like a sky with clouds). It feels a bit laggy and not smooth on some parts of parallax backgrounds. Anyway, very good script! It really helped me on snow screen effects to look more retro.

The script works by essentially lowering the resolution of the game so everything has a consitent pixel size, which means that it should work with any shader and custom NPC.

So the answer is no.

[_________________]

Thank you very much.

I will gladly credit you for that when I decided to use it for my very smol project.