🎮 Retro Pixel Shader – NES Style Minecraft

Turn Minecraft into a retro 8-bit adventure inspired by the Nintendo Entertainment System.

This shaderpack transforms the game into a pixelated retro world while keeping the classic Minecraft colors and atmosphere.

Perfect for players who love retro graphics, pixel art, and nostalgic games.

⚡ Lightweight
🎮 Retro aesthetic
🧩 Fully customizable

✨ Features

🟩 NES-Style Pixel Graphics
Large retro pixels that recreate the look of classic 8-bit games.

🌈 Vanilla Minecraft Colors
The shader keeps the original Minecraft color palette.

⚡ Lightweight Performance
Designed to run smoothly on most computers.

📺 Optional CRT Effects

• Scanlines

• Dithering

• Retro screen look

🔧 Adjustable Shader Settings
You can customize the shader directly in the shader menu:

• Pixel Size

• Blur Strength

• Brightness

• Saturation

• Contrast

• Scanlines

• Dithering

🎥 What It Looks Like

Your Minecraft world becomes:

• Pixelated landscapes

• Retro-style lighting

• Classic 8-bit visuals

It feels like playing Minecraft on an NES console.

⚙️ Recommended Settings

For the best retro look:

Pixel Size → 8 – 10
Blur → 0.25 – 0.35
Scanlines → Low

📦 Requirements

Minecraft Java Edition
Iris Shader Loader
Sodium (recommended)

📥 Installation

1. Install Iris + Sodium

2. Download the shaderpack

3. Place it inside:

.minecraft/shaderpacks

1. Enable it in:

Options → Video Settings → Shaders

🎬 YouTubers & Streamers Welcome

You are free to use this shaderpack in videos or streams. If you do, please consider linking the project page!

⭐ Seen this shader in a video? Download it here and try it yourself!