Unlocking Retro Gaming Nostalgia with Midjourney Pixel Art

8-bit pixel art, nintendo style, New York City, cityscape — ar 16:9 — v 4

For those who grew up with classic video games, pixel art can transport you back to beloved consoles like the NES, SNES, and Sega Genesis. Though Midjourney’s latest model struggles with pixel art, version 4 opens up possibilities for dazzling retro-style creations.

In this post, we’ll explore how to produce stunning pixel art landscapes, characters, and even mockups of retro box art. With the right prompts and settings, Midjourney can squeeze every ounce of 8-bit and 16-bit charm from its AI capabilities.

Approaching Pixel Art Prompts

Start by guiding the AI with keywords like “pixel art,” “[console] graphics,” or “[game] style.” Specify bit-depth like “8-bit” or “16-bit.” Add settings like “-v 4” to use the older model.

8-bit pixel art, Ocean Drive miami night life, partying, drinking, neon lights, flashing lights, bars, clubs, cinematic --ar 16:9 --v 4

Prompt examples:

• “SNES screenshot, adventure through colorful hills”
• “8-bit pixel art, Phoenix nightlife, neon lights”
• “In style of Metal Slug, beach party”

Focus on key details — the subject, environment, lighting, color palette, composition. Let the AI fill in…