The rules state that, "The game must be pixel or pixel styled at all times, it can be 2D, 3D, Top down, but pixels non the less." Regarding this, I want to ask how loosely can this be interpreted? For example, let's say a player or a scene moves in and out of being 'pixeled'. Would this be allowed? Similarly, how loosely can the theme be interpreted?

I think your idea will be accepted but some can disagree on that. I hope they give a bit more room for creativity in the pixel art style. About the theme I guess that being more connected to it will award you with better score. Again, I'm not one of the hosts but that's my guess.

Your answer is literally in the rule you stated: "game must be pixel or pixel styled at all times" which means "scenes moving in and out of being pixeled" would be against the rules.

Oh. Thanks a lot. That clears many things up. 👍