====== Projection ======
{{ :media:image:videogame:kupka-frantisek_katedrala.jpg?200}}Projection is a way of representing three-dimensional space in two dimensions. There are numerous types, but they can be broadly categorised as: FIXME

  * [[wp>Perspective (graphical)|Perspective]] - A type that aims to be true to how things appear to the human eye, in the sense that things closer appear larger than those further away.
  * [[wp>Parallel_projection|Parallel]] - Where lines are drawn in parallel, so that forms are shown with sizes  correct in relation to each other.
    * [[wp>Axonometric_projection|Axonometric]]
      * Isometric
      * Dimetric
      * Trimetric
    * Oblique
      * Military
      * Cavalier
      * Top-down

Wikipedia has good descriptions of all these kinds.

2-D videogames often use a strict form of projection. Most common is the 'top-down' form of oblique projection, seen in things like RPGs, as this suits the way a screen is composed of square tiles. When games use a form the uses a diagonal grid they use 'isometric' as a catch-all term, though I reckon //dimetric// and //military// styles are at least as common. Often characters in these games will be restricted to diagonal movements, and the [[fighting_for_control|awkwardness]] of these being an important mechanic in some action/adventure games. Specific identification becomes a little tricky due to the variations of screen size across region and generation, as well as the sometimes irregular dimensions of pixels. Perhaps most common beat-'em-ups is //cavalier//.

===== Games Categorised by their Projection Type =====
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==== Isometric ====

==== Dimetric ====

==== Military ====

==== Cavalier ====

==== Bastards ====
For games using their own perspectives, or where parts are rendered in conflicting types.

  * //[[mother_series|Mother]]// series

===== See Also =====
  * [[wp>Video_games_with_isometric_graphics|Isometric graphics in video games]]
  * [[fighting_for_control]]
  * [[sb1>t=31741|Forgotten Isometric SRPGs]] - Selectbutton forum thread.

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