Glossary Entry: Palette Swap
Definition
Many graphics, especially sprites, store their color information in a separate palette. By changing the palette, a program can easily and quickly change the colors in an image. This technique is known as palette swapping.
Video games, especially older ones that didn't have room to store many unique designs, use palette swapping to re-use existing designs as something new. For example, an enemy's color scheme may reflect its strength or abilities.
Video games, especially older ones that didn't have room to store many unique designs, use palette swapping to re-use existing designs as something new. For example, an enemy's color scheme may reflect its strength or abilities.
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