This HDRI captures the bright, nostalgic charm of a 90s arcade game aesthetic — the kind of world you’d expect to see in classics like Metal Slug or King of Fighters, but without the battles or chaos. 🎮✨
Instead, it presents a peaceful coastal city with a bright sandy beach, all resting under a vibrant blue sky filled with clean white clouds and a crisp, refreshing atmosphere. Gentle stretches of shoreline sand meet retro mid-rise buildings and lush seaside trees, creating a harmonious blend of beach, nature, and nostalgic city life. 🏙️🌴
The overall tone is bright, crisp, and distinctly blue-tinted, evoking that unmistakable 90s vibe — colorful, slightly stylized, and full of life. Perfect for artists seeking a touch of retro nostalgia in a calm coastal environment. 🌊🏖️
This HDRI was created for Blender, but it should work perfectly in other 3D software as well. 🧊
The resolution is 17280 × 8640, and it comes with three versions:
1️⃣ Synch HDRI 007 『Nostalgic Seaside Blue』 Bottom No Blur.exr (513 MB)
2️⃣ Synch HDRI 007 『Nostalgic Seaside Blue』 Bottom Slight Blur.exr (581 MB)
3️⃣ Synch HDRI 007 『Nostalgic Seaside Blue』 Bottom Full Blur.exr (584 MB)
🌅 The difference between each version lies in how much blur is applied below the horizon.
💭 You might be wondering — why offer versions with a blurred bottom at all?
That’s because in most scenes, you’ll probably cover the ground with a separate plane anyway.
However, when the lower part of the HDRI remains sharp and visible before you add that plane, it can sometimes feel a bit distracting or cluttered. 🌨️
🎨 Personally, I like to switch between them depending on the scene —
sometimes I enjoy the slightly blurred version, other times the sharp one,
and occasionally, I go for the fully blurred look.
Since everyone has different preferences, I decided to provide all three versions so you can choose what suits your scene best. ☺️✨
📜 License
✅You may use this HDRI for any personal or commercial project (games, animations, films, webtoons, comics, illustrations, etc.)
✅You are also free to edit or modify it as part of your creative workflow — for example, adjusting colors, exposure, or blending it with your scene.
✅ Usage is granted only to the original buyer.
❌ Do not resell, redistribute, share, or transfer the HDRI file itself.
❌ Do not edit, modify, or repackage this HDRI for resale — even partially or as part of another HDRI.
Enjoy creating amazing worlds with it! 🌅
