2D Side-Scroller Game Environment– Fantasy MMO Asset Kit (per level/world)
Publicada el 2026-07-23
Descripción de la oferta
I am building a 2.5D side-scrolling MMORPG and I need an experienced 2D game environment artist to help create the first proper environment asset kit for the game. The player character and companion are already in-game, but the world/environment art needs a major upgrade. I am looking for an artist who can create polished, colourful, hand-painted 2D side-scroller environments similar in quality and readability to classic anime MMORPGs such as MapleStory / WonderKing, but using completely original fantasy IP. I will provide a reference image showing the exact quality, layout and style direction I want. We want to create an original game-ready environment and reusable assets that can recreate that type of scene inside our level editor. The game world theme is shattered sky-world of floating islands, restored ruins, glowing cyan memory crystals, warm timber structures, cottages, portals, grassy platforms, bridges, lanterns, and magical environments. Art style target: The style should be: Upgraded MapleStory-style 2D game art. Hand-painted anime cel-shading. Clean dark-brown outlines. Soft 2–3 step shading. Vibrant saturated storybook colours. Warm soft afternoon sunlight. Painterly but crisp. Cute fantasy MMORPG environment style. Highly readable for gameplay. Original fantasy IP only. The assets must feel like they belong in the same world. I do not want random AI-looking assets, mismatched props, muddy textures, or flat generic fantasy backgrounds. I need an artist who understands how to build a modular 2D side-scroller environment kit that can be used repeatedly in a level editor. Please apply if you have experience with: 2D side-scroller game environments. Platformer / MMORPG map art. MapleStory-style or anime fantasy environment art. Modular game asset creation. Tile sets / platform kits. Parallax background layers. Game-ready PNG asset exports. Sprite sheets / VFX animation. If this first milestone goes well, this will become ongoing work across many biomes and areas. Please include in your application: Examples of 2D game environment art. Examples of side-scroller/platformer assets if available. Whether you can provide layered source files. Whether you can create modular assets, not just illustrations. Reference: I will attach a reference image showing the type of environment quality and layout I want. I want to see if you can match the style and quality in modules so I can recreate it exactly. AI ARTWORK IS NOT DISCOURAGED , FEEL FREE TO USE IF TO SPEEDS PROCESS UP.
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