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by cjsawyer 1176 days ago
Don’t forget games played on a 2d plane but rendered with 3d models and cameras! Those are also called 2.5D
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For example Factorio where it uses 2d rendering techniques like sprites which are pregenerated from full 3d models.
the classic example is "pandemonium!", a 3D platformer that only allows you to move on two axes. you move on the surface of an imaginary ribbon winding through the 3D space.