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>>>> 100% HUMAN-MADE <<<<

>>> NO AI USED IN ANY WAY <<<

This is a simple animated mimic chest for an RPG (action or turn-based combat) or adventure game. The mimic is around 32 pixels high but is not limited to that space. Each frame is centered in a 64x64 pixel cell on the sprite sheet. Each sheet is 256x256 in total and comes in SEVEN unique color variants. It comes with the following animations:

  • 4-frame hopping idle/move cycle
  • 2-frame attack
  • 1-frame "got hit"

Note: the move/attack animations come in 2 directions (up-angle and down-angle), which can be flipped to represent movement in any direction.

This asset also includes a 4-frame peeking eye animation if you want to provide observant players with a hint that they're facing a mimic. Or you can just use the non-mimic chest variant (open and closed frames) for regular treasures.

Additionally, you can choose from four different visual variants (perhaps as higher-level monsters):

  • One-eyed mimic (basic version)
  • Two-horned mimic
  • Multi-eyed mimic
  • Horned and multi-eyed mimic

But wait, there's more! I've also included a 48x48 portrait for character dialogue, and a full sprite image for bestiary listings in both 64x64 and 128x128, each in all 7 color swaps. These images are based on high-res art from Kendall Hale (go check him out).

New in version 2.0: A Secret of Mana-inspired 6-frame explosion animation and assorted bone particle sprites for use when your monster dies.

The background used in the preview image is from my Castle Dungeon tileset:


Look for other creatures in the Mana Seed collection:






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22.07a - Malevolent Mimic 2.0.zip 428 kB

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Does this come with like a chest form facing forward before it turns into a mimic? I see that it has the up angle and down angle but the cover shows a chest facing down so I wanted to double check.

yes, it sure does!

"This asset also includes a 4-frame peeking eye animation if you want to provide observant players with a hint that they're facing a mimic. Or you can just use the non-mimic chest variant (open and closed frames) for regular treasures."

CAN YOU PLEASE a bit low the price, example 50% discount?

My assets are often marked down 50% for seasonal sales. Come back the next time itchio has a site-wide sale.

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looks great, probably my favorite monster from you yet!

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They just keep getting better! ๐Ÿ˜

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high quality! - also love the portrait idea

Thanks! Over the next few months I'll be adding them to all my old monsters as well ๐Ÿค—

Pixel art of monster chests with sharp teeth and eyes in a dungeon, with "Malevolent Mimic" text at the bottom.Pixel art of four mimic treasure chests with variations like horns and multiple eyes on a gray background.Seven pixel art mimic chests in different colors and designs on a gray background with text below.Three pixel art portraits of a mimic chest with a large eye and teeth, shown at 48x, 64x, and 128x sizes.