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Explosions & Magic Collection — 350+ Animated 16-Bit Pixel Art VFX

A growing library of 350+ frame-by-frame pixel art effects: explosions, fire, magic spells, hit sparks, lightning and elemental blasts. Made for 2D platformers, metroidvanias, shoot 'em ups and turn-based or action RPGs with a SNES / Sega Genesis look.

Works with Godot, Unity, GameMaker, RPG Maker and any 2D engine that imports PNG spritesheets.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • 350+ animated effects (and growing — every update is free for owners)
  • Explosion packs, magic packs and hit/impact effects
  •  Individual PNG frames + ready-to-use spritesheets
  •  Frame sizes from [16x16] to [256x256] px
  • 8-16 frames per animation
  • -Transparent backgrounds, no cleanup needed

PERFECT FOR

  • Enemy deaths and boss explosions
  • Spell casting, projectiles and power-ups
  • Weapon hits, muzzle flashes and screen-shake moments

LICENSE

Use in personal and commercial games. Credit appreciated, not required. You may not resell or redistribute the assets, even modified. [adjust to your real terms]

FAQ

Can I use these effects in a commercial game?
Yes. 

Does it work with Godot / Unity / GameMaker?
Yes. They are standard PNG spritesheets and frames, so they import into any 2D engine.

Will I get future effects?
Yes. Buy once and get every new pack added to the collection.

Is it part of a bundle?
Yes, it's included in The16-bit Collection

Made by Ansimuz — 15+ years creating 16-bit pixel art for indie developers.












Updated 1 day ago
StatusReleased
CategoryAssets
Rating
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
(12 total ratings)
Authoransimuz
GenreAction, Platformer, Role Playing
Tags16-bit, Animation, Explosions, Magic, Pixel Art, Retro, Sprites
ContentNo generative AI was used

Purchase

Get this asset pack and 3 more for $349.99 USD
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In order to download this asset pack you must purchase it at or above the minimum price of $129.99 USD. You will get access to the following files:

Coupon codes.txt 154 bytes
Explosions and Magic Collection.zip 10 MB

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FreeDemo.zip 1.4 MB

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Pixel art game screen with fire explosions and a small spaceship, yellow text at bottom reads 'TONS OF FIRE EXPLOSIONS'.Pixel art animation of water, fire, and plant elemental spells with the text 'ELEMENTAL SPELLS' below.Pixel art animation of two magic slashes on a purple screen with the text 'MAGIC SLASHES' at the bottom.Pixel art game screen with a blue electric bolt, a white diamond, and yellow sparks on a purple background.Pixel art cover with a large red circle, a small glowing orb, and yellow text reading 'BIG EXPLOSIONS' at the bottom.Pixel art game screen with ice explosion effect and three blue stars on a purple background. Text reads ICE MAGIC.Pixel art explosions and effects on a purple background, with the word 'misc' in yellow at the bottom center.