Creating all of your own original video game assets can be great for ensuring a unique identity and control over your game, but it's also hugely time-consuming and costly. Fortunately, there are lots of places to get free game assets, from art and animation to sounds, music and VFX. And they don't have to make your game feel generic if you modify them sufficiently to make them your own.
Pre-made assets can be a sound option for solo devs and small teams working with limited resources, and even major studios often re-purpose assets to allow developers to focus on other creative aspects.
