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Retro Quest Pixel Tooltip
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A highly stylized pixel art tooltip inspired by 8-bit and 16-bit RPG interfaces. It utilizes a layered box-shadow technique to create the iconic 'stepped' border appearance without relying on external images for the frame. The design features a high-contrast color palette, the 'Press Start 2P' font for that authentic arcade feel, and smooth transform-based animations that preserve the retro aesthetic while feeling modern and responsive.
Features
- Authentic pixel-border geometry using CSS box-shadows
- Responsive layout that adapts to mobile screen widths
- Keyboard accessibility (Focus/Blur support)
- Pixelated image rendering for low-res assets
- Smooth pop-in animation with cubic-bezier easing
- Visual hierarchy with rarity-based color coding
Uses
- Gaming dashboards and HUDs
- Retro-themed portfolio sites
- Collectible card game interfaces
- Educational apps with a gamified UI
Benefits
- Zero external image dependencies for the UI frame
- Highly performant CSS-only animations
- Distinctive branding that stands out from flat design
- Lightweight implementation with minimal JS overhead
Techniques Used
Box-shadow stacking for pixel borders, clip-path for custom arrows, image-rendering: pixelated for sharp icons, CSS transforms for hardware-accelerated animations.
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