‘The Simpsons’ Opening Transformed Into Pixel Art

“________ as pixel art” is a trend that’s been blazing for the last decade or so—and every time you think it’s out of steam, something else gets the pixelation treatment. Gimmicky or not, the pixel effect can be fun to look at when it’s well animated, like this Simpsons fan tribute directed and animated by Paul Robertson and Ivan Dixon (a partner in Rubber House). The appropriate chiptune track is by Jeremy Dower.

As I watched it, I couldn’t help but think of the 1991 Simpsons Arcade Game and its glorious 288×224 graphics: