Walkthrough for animating basic melee attacks on side-view pixel characters: boxing punches (jab and cross) built from a proper fighting stance, then a two-handed sword slash. Covers stance choice by weapon weight, smear frames, overshoot and freeze holds for weight and impact, and how anticipation vs. recovery length trades realism for snappy game feel.
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