Walkthrough of 8-direction 3/4 top-down pixel character animation: build a ~26×32 dummy sprite (front, up, side, then diagonal angles; flip symmetry to five orientations), polish form with a rotation sequence, then add idle motion and a 6-frame run cycle synced around a circle for consistent head bob, shoulders, and limb swings. Finishes by iterating a real character design for clarity across all directions and frames.
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