I know theres not exact size and all but I would like to have an idea so I can start making the graphics. My goal is to create a 2D game at 1080p resolution (1280 x 1080). I don't have an idea what the sizes are going to be for buildings, characters, etc. I think it would be easier if I draw a map/tile and put them all together. Now that I thought about it, it makes sense. But to be honest I don't know how to approach the graphics at all at any resolution. That's something I need to learn. But don't know where I can learn about this. I want to make my graphics to look like sprites or very detailed like the upcoming HD remake of Street Fighter II. Obviously I can't make those kinds of graphics because I'm not an artist. I'm just talking about the quality. They are so vivid and sharp. I think I'm making this harder than it is for some reason but I'm not sure at the moment. The other visual style I want to approach is a top-down perspective. But again, I don't know the size or anything. Not sure if that's with the programming or the art. And one more thing, is it possible to scale the game down to lower resolutions? For example, 720p and 480p without many visual changes? I care about the audience and know everyone uses different displays. Hell, I may want to scale down to 1080p if I design my game on the most common resolution (which is usually higher than 'HD' resolutions). Maybe theres a book that talks about all this? I apologize for asking too many questions. I feed kind of terrible. [Edited by - Escobar4Life on June 24, 2008 4:43:07 PM]

I know the sizes for HD resolutions. I meant theres no exact size for the actual sprites if you will. Like a building will be a different size than the human characters, etc.

Thanks for letting me know about the aspect ratios. I forgot.

I don't want to redo all the graphics for different resolutions. That's the problem. I want one resolution and downscale it to make things easier. Parts of the game will probably cropped though. I don't know.

Oh and I know resolutions for PC aren't HD. HD is just a gimmick. I'm not sure what the highest resolution or the most used resolution is for PC.

Anyways, when you program the game, you specify the resolution and work with that? Basically the area you're allowed to put graphics? Is this correct?

Awesome! Thanks everyone! My fear of making 2D graphics is now gone. And thanks to you guys I have an idea for PC resolutions and now I'm going to use vector based graphics. :) Thanks again. :)