What does 3D game using 2D images mean ? is it something like Baldi's basics?
See for example this blogpost series about creating 2.5D racing game (similar style to old consoles in cinemas and other places).
I think they mean like this https://itch.io/jam/paint-jam-2019/rate/371820 or like other have said paper mario, Duke Nukem, Doom etc
In my opinion Baldi’s basics is the opposite of what they said, but really its just about having fun so dont worry to much about it.