low poly
Few polygon count
Low poly describes a visual style using relatively few polygons—the flat geometric shapes that form 3D computer graphics.
Originally a technical limitation of early video games and rendering, low poly has become an intentional aesthetic choice: The game uses a charming low poly art style.
The angular, faceted look evokes nostalgia while requiring less processing power.
Compare high poly, which uses dense polygon counts for smoother, more detailed surfaces.
- verticesCorner points of shapes
- meshInterlocking open weave
- facetedHaving multiple flat surfaces
- 3DThree-axis spatial representation
- geometricRelating to mathematical shapes
triangles · wireframe · render · stylized · angular · blocky · minimalist · videogame · game engine · textures · shading · PlayStation · retro · indie · Blender · edges · aesthetic · voxel
- visual stylespixel art, flat design, minimalist, photorealism, stylized
- 3D Modelingmesh, vertices, vertex, wireframe, edge
- animationanimation, animator, animators, cartoon, cartoons
- art stylesimpressionism, surrealism, cubism, realism, pop art
- tech aestheticssleek, futuristic, dark mode, light mode, flat design
low polyphotorealistic
Resembling actual photographs
hyperrealistic · photorealism · lifelike · realistic · uncanny valley
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