Nothing takes us back to early gaming and game console years like pixelated 8-bit art. At first, this was all that could be achieved, and it was state of the art technology.
Game graphics and cover art have massively advanced since then.
However, the 8-bit style is still extremely popular with games like Minecraft and Roblox.
We already talked about retro and vintage logos here.
8-bit logos are similar in being able to bring out the nostalgia and make your brand stand out.
Besides that, it has a distinct aura of geekiness and nerd culture ( not sure if anyone still uses these phrases ).