Unreal Engine 5 Developer known as dokoro2136 shared an experiment that combines traditional 2D sprite techniques with the depth of 3D rendering. By using custom materials and post-processing effects, they made a 3D character mimic the look and behavior of an 8-directional sprite.
If you're looking to bring retro-style aesthetics into your Unreal Engine 5 project, we highly recommend checking out EvilReFlex's UE5RFX, a collection of material nodes that includes PS1, N64, and other classic visual styles. A sprite-like effect is also coming in the next update:
