How I Learned to Create Retro Game Characters

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  • Here’s my approach, for making retro inspired game characters. From what was originally meant to be a small PS1 study ended up quickly evolving and skipping several generations. Turning into instead a DS/3DS art study.
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    Illustration Reference:
    Hatsune Miku - Steel Type Trainer by Megumi Mizutani
    🐦 / 1706609560704942167
    Megumi Mizutani
    🐦 / megtany
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    Retro 3D Art Polycount Thread
    🔺polycount.com/discussion/2261...
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    Final Model:
    💾 skfb.ly/oTyMt
    Base Mesh:
    ⭐ I've decided to make the base mesh free to download. But any donations are very welcome as it supports making more content like this!
    💾 skfb.ly/oTxGP
    💾 keyframechef.gumroad.com/l/Re...
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    Music Used:
    🎈Daystar - My small world
    🎈Daystar - May your day be cozy
    🎈Daystar - Lemon Cake
    🎈Daystar - Cosmic Star Candy
    🎈Daystar - PM 3
    🎈Daystar - Tiramisu Cat
    @starryattic
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    Gameplay Footage Used:
    🎮 Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days By RickyC
    • Nintendo DS Longplay [...
    🎮 Vagrant Story By Connor
    • PSX Longplay [143] Vag...
    🎮 All other gameplay via Long Play Archive
    @longplayarchive
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    Chapters:
    0:00 Introduction
    0:19 Breakdown
    2:36 Modelling
    4:09 UVs
    7:18 Textures
    10:29 Closing Up
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  • @KeyframeChef
    @KeyframeChef  15 วันที่ผ่านมา +215

    😳Wow, I can't believe how much support this has gotten. When making the video, my goal was to just hit maybe... 100 views? I was not expecting this level of support at all. Thank you all so much for the encouragement and kind words. It genuinely means a lot.
    I've started working on a new breakdown video and I can't wait to share it.

    • @pedroslim2
      @pedroslim2 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      what software are you using ? c:

    • @KeyframeChef
      @KeyframeChef  13 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

      @@pedroslim2 Heya, here's the list of the software I used.
      3D Modelling + Rigging + Rendering: Blender
      Texturing: Substance Painter, 3DCoatTextura, Photoshop

    • @pedroslim2
      @pedroslim2 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@KeyframeChef thanks a lot :D

    • @loserssuite
      @loserssuite 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I like your seal playlist

    • @KeyframeChef
      @KeyframeChef  11 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      @@loserssuite It helps me survive through Mondays.

  • @fukurouituki129
    @fukurouituki129 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +345

    Retro 3D, Hatsune Miku = instant like in the first 10 seconds

    • @eruworld2286
      @eruworld2286 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

      BASED COMMENT = MIKU = REFINED + ICONIC TASTE -> CONFIRMED ☑

  • @crowbuncle5986
    @crowbuncle5986 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +169

    it terrifies me that the 3DS is retro now, but you perfectly captured the feel of it! this miku activates my 3DS nostalgia!

  • @mublank
    @mublank หลายเดือนก่อน +469

    My home page cooked with the recommendation. Great vid!

    • @Nbrother1607
      @Nbrother1607 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      me 2

    • @ink_ko
      @ink_ko 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Very much agreed

    • @arisenspirit
      @arisenspirit 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Same here

    • @dnaaup
      @dnaaup 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Same

  • @emiliaargyle
    @emiliaargyle 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +235

    To achieve consistent and reliable pixel-perfect UV snapping turn on Pixel Grid and change Pivot from "Bounding Box Center" to "Median point". Otherwise you'll have issues with moving multiple vertices at once and will have to manually re-snap them. With this setup no snapping needed at all in fact.

    • @KeyframeChef
      @KeyframeChef  15 วันที่ผ่านมา +31

      OMG THANK YOU! I thought for sure there was a better way, but just couldn't find anything.

  • @MistaWind
    @MistaWind 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +39

    You know what's kind of funny about learning to create retro game characters? The fact that 20 years ago those models used in N64/Ps2 etc games were the best they could make with what they had. It was the only thing they could make, but now people have to learn how to back peddle to make that style of graphics again because everything is so new and refined.😂

    • @paolaanimator
      @paolaanimator 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +16

      I love that irony too! But on the positive side, it means artists have more freedom now thanks to advancement in technology, so there’s more artistic freedom in doing different styles. There’s realism, semi realism, cartoony, retro inspired, etc.

  • @lit_lee
    @lit_lee 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +146

    if i had a dime every time i saw a game dev or artist get stuck on trying to dial in the style one-to-one i'd be a rich man! "Not one-to-one but inspired" is the best way to go about it and I applaud you for it! Early games devs did what they could at the time, now we can do whatever we want and still be heavily inspired by their masterpieces. Nice job dude, you killed it!

    • @cowardley
      @cowardley 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      LEE hi lee

  • @phyxolatle
    @phyxolatle 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +217

    i respect the editing

    • @KeyframeChef
      @KeyframeChef  26 วันที่ผ่านมา +27

      Thank you! This was my first time trying to edit something like this. It's very different to the usual kind of things I do at work. 😅

  • @FATBOI_GX
    @FATBOI_GX หลายเดือนก่อน +109

    Gives off a 3Ds look but with unfiltered textures. Nice

  • @DaikonDev_
    @DaikonDev_ 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +19

    That's is actually perfect, looks more 3DS esque but does it amazingly if you told me this was an enemy trainer on the sun and moon battle tree I would believe you

  • @Hexatunes
    @Hexatunes 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

    Retro 3DS style collab Miku was a blessing for my eyes; this is criminally underrated!!!!! You cooked so hard!!!!!!

  • @miyukisakiko
    @miyukisakiko 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +75

    I actually liked the way you did that the more retro style its simple but dosent miss anything.

  • @paxenimzi
    @paxenimzi 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +42

    i'm so happy more ppl are getting into making ds/3ds era stuff cuz its such a dope aesthetic ^^
    great video! def gonna reopen blender after seeing this o7

  • @henryisaway
    @henryisaway 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

    I don't even 3D model but holy hell, this was quality production - got me hooked all the way to the ending. Amazing stuff!

  • @TheExFatal
    @TheExFatal 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

    friend, "yap" more about the technicalities - that's an integral part of these kind of videos. subbed

  • @SylveryFairy
    @SylveryFairy 4 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

    I'm gonna say, I looked up right at the end and saw the silhouette and thought it was a character from Pokemon sun on the 3ds! your recreation was very on point for the looks!!!

  • @NothingHereForYou
    @NothingHereForYou 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    cant wait to start seeing 3ds looking indie games. Right now indie games are still kinda stuck in the snes ps1 look for the most part

  • @scrufs
    @scrufs 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    what!! This is exactly the kinda style I wanna learn for my own 3D models- This video is hella well edited too- You're gonna go far in ur channel, I'm betting it

  • @sanana3803
    @sanana3803 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Have I ever touched 3D art? No. Yet, I can't help but be inspired by your work!! This is awesome!!

  • @yaboyollie5666
    @yaboyollie5666 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    this is probably the coolest thing ive ever seen omg I love how it really felt like an Ultra Sun character

  • @danyGamerCZ
    @danyGamerCZ 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

    Amazing! I could imagine even some MMORPG this heavily stilized. Which is slowly becoming my dream.

  • @caesarfrompersona3fes731
    @caesarfrompersona3fes731 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    pokemon x & y is now retro ladies and gentleman

  • @otumei
    @otumei 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +11

    this video is soo well edited. I was shocked to realize it hadn't yet gone viral. seriously, the model is beautiful!! (also you should like totally consider opening up commissions hahaaa))

  • @ozzi9816
    @ozzi9816 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Very nice video!! Especially for your very first! Honestly the higher fidelity is nice, because it feels like one of the reasons the PSX style is so popular is because amateur artists can "get away" with a lower fidelity, whether that be for skill based or logistics based reasons (since making a game takes quite a few assets!). No shade to anyone who does that, but it is nice seeing someone who does have the art skills take advantage of them like this. It would be cool to see a "PS2" style attempted next since that's the console generation I grew up with and I don't feel like it gets nearly as much love...
    Also, I like your philosophy of "Not one-to-one but inspired", I definitely think that's the way to handle it. The devs of Shovel Knight once said "the goal isn't to make a game exactly like it used to be made, it's to make a game the way people remember the game being" (regarding them cheating and using more colors than the 8bit era supported for their graphics).

  • @mercurymoon9344
    @mercurymoon9344 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I’m actually glad I came across this video. I just love the look of low-poly models, especially from the PS2 or N64. And when I saw you make that 3D model of Miku I was really interested in how you made it cause it just looked, so good!

  • @cowking1st
    @cowking1st 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I've watch quite a few videos discussing retro 3D modeling. This one has been very concise and useful with it's information. Along with supporting further reading to dive deeper into the content. Nice.

  • @Vineshsien
    @Vineshsien 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    STEEL MIKU IS MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE, and since she kinda looks like my favorite pokemon, bronzong, I clicked IMMEDIATELLYYY your model is SO cute!!

  • @Taelhyr
    @Taelhyr 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Your character turned out great, I really like the style you went for. The PSX was one of my first consoles but I'm actually not a big fan of its graphics (except for prerendered backgrounds, but that's another topic). Something like the PSP or 3DS looks a lot more pleasing to me. Very nice.

  • @mahimeghan
    @mahimeghan 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I don’t entirely understand this video yet, but i’d really like to. Awesome stuff!

  • @Etce
    @Etce 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    This video is absolutely amazing and inspiring. I love the editing and everything about it is just magic.

  • @lacruzo
    @lacruzo 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    This was such a great video. The editing was on point and I absolutely adore the model, keep it up!

  • @paolaanimator
    @paolaanimator 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great video editing and the model, textures and animations came out beautifully! I’ve been very invested into the retro style games as well.

  • @ElioAurum
    @ElioAurum 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    that face texture is absolutely BEAUTIFUL. Great work!

  • @JYK-F1211
    @JYK-F1211 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I just got your vid in my recommended and it’s really good I love the transition designs they look really clean and I also really appreciate that you explain why you do somthing and showing a reference for both instances

  • @marcoshenriquearrudadasilv1135
    @marcoshenriquearrudadasilv1135 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    The production value is stunning. I really love the outcome! Hope you get the views you deserve for that work soon

  • @WizbizMcBrix
    @WizbizMcBrix 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is fascinating, and super helpful. Like it's not a tutorial, but gives an idea for the amount of work that goes into creating a retro-inspired model, while also giving some direction. I think I'm going to try to play around with this stuff because of this video, so thank you!

  • @yySetter
    @yySetter 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great editing and modelling style, keep the good work!

  • @TheOnlyDang
    @TheOnlyDang หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Keep up the good work!!
    Looking forward to more content 😍

  • @ItsWindHere
    @ItsWindHere 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Incredible work! I love your presentation, editing, and everything in between

  • @coding-donne
    @coding-donne 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    i know the feeling been in the phase for about 2-3 years currently seeing how far it goes

  • @sarastagnitto3159
    @sarastagnitto3159 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I actually really love your style you make them look so cute while also keeping the old aesthetic

  • @CarJackITN
    @CarJackITN หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Really loved what you did ! You really nailed it !

  • @perhaps.........4108
    @perhaps.........4108 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The finished product looks awesome, and I love the editing on this video. Definitely subscribing, can't wait to see more from you! 😁

  • @XanttheInversi
    @XanttheInversi 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Loved this!!! Looking forward to more of your work

  • @KVMII
    @KVMII 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Editing and overall style of your video is great. Loved it.

  • @kthekaraisnowashrimp221
    @kthekaraisnowashrimp221 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    hopes this gets a million views, your editing is so relaxing and your skills are incredibly apparent

  • @senflyer-
    @senflyer- 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Love this! The character looks so cool!

  • @Sukaichae
    @Sukaichae 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    this is so cool and well made!

  • @tcg2717
    @tcg2717 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great stuff man. It's clear how much time and effort you put into the editing and getting the point across. I think you'll grow super quickly :)

  • @-nomi.-
    @-nomi.- 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The end product is amazing and the video is just as good. First time I've subbed in under 5min in ages

  • @juaniche
    @juaniche 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I've got to say this is an amazing video, I'm studying videogame design and animation and we tend to use maya for most things, but you've inspired me to get more used to blender! You should be proud of the marvellous piece of art you made here ❤️

    • @KeyframeChef
      @KeyframeChef  15 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      I started out using Maya as well! I only switched to Blender because when finished Uni I did not want to pay for Maya 🤣🤣 And thank you!!

  • @WanderyenErin
    @WanderyenErin 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Beautiful work 🥰 Thank you very much for the video!

  • @toasterfire
    @toasterfire 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Everything ab this vid was fantastic. The actual content was good. The art was good. The editing was good. It was a joy to watch. Keep it up!

  • @zedxspecturm4698
    @zedxspecturm4698 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is great thanks, I 3d model but struggle with texturing and finalizing my work. this gives me some ideas to try out!

  • @wasabidono2522
    @wasabidono2522 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    looking forward for more of your art and tutorials!

  • @pacccccccc
    @pacccccccc 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I really like your editing style! Also great video!🥇

  • @xgotenx1
    @xgotenx1 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    That's really amazing, I'm fascinated by this model

  • @mels287
    @mels287 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Amazing Video! Everything is so well explained and shown! This will be a huge Help! Have an awesome day 😁

  • @gareths
    @gareths 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    sick video, also wonderful character design.

  • @alexaa.8598
    @alexaa.8598 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great video! I dont usually comment on videos but your art is incredible, hope to see more from you

  • @TopatTom
    @TopatTom 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Underrated channel, love it mate keep it up!

  • @JessicaNevesLago
    @JessicaNevesLago 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Okay, I LOVE the low poly/retro style, new subscriber ❤

  • @Pretentigon
    @Pretentigon 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    love the ds look so much. Planning on making a game in the style!!

  • @GiuHP
    @GiuHP 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This was such a great video ✨

  • @gothtechsupport2337
    @gothtechsupport2337 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    so cute, love the model. def made me super nostalgic for my first DS

  • @Tiredarsonist
    @Tiredarsonist 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    another artstyle you might like similar to it is cel shaded artstyle, im pretty sure jet set radio and bomb rush cyberfunk use this artstyle. they're both really good games and I highly recommend them for the artstyle

    • @KeyframeChef
      @KeyframeChef  4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I've been looking into that style! I might potentially make a video on it.

  • @Revelde001
    @Revelde001 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is crazy for a first video. Really inspiring bro keep it up

  • @TheAtticus82
    @TheAtticus82 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great video, dude! I'm a dev trying too learn how to do sprite and model work, and this is super inspiring.
    Just subbed! Looking forward to more 😃

  • @centdemeern1
    @centdemeern1 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    This is such an incredibly high quality video
    Edit: just finished watching the video! Very cool, looks like a high quality DS Pokemon model as intended :)

  • @wasthatthebite0f87
    @wasthatthebite0f87 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    super awesome and inspiring vid!

  • @FantasyTemple
    @FantasyTemple 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Keven your art is so cool

  • @artificiallightk
    @artificiallightk 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Very cute ! I know nothing about 3D modelling but it was nice to see your process anyways

  • @Squidmoto3
    @Squidmoto3 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    So perfect dude, absolutely love it.

  • @SomaSpice
    @SomaSpice 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Excellent overview dude. I'll be using this as reference soon enough :)

  • @user-wj8zg7ih5v
    @user-wj8zg7ih5v 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    this is lovely :) what a great video

  • @basketsbrah
    @basketsbrah 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Keven this is awesome. Hope you make more

  • @zapdragon1250
    @zapdragon1250 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Bro your channel is so underrated, instant sub 💕

  • @BreetonBoi
    @BreetonBoi 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The editing and work on this is CRAZY bro, such a dope watch! Keep doing your thing fr

    • @MeltyVampire
      @MeltyVampire 13 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

      please make more sonic songs

    • @BreetonBoi
      @BreetonBoi 10 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@MeltyVampire yooo thank you! I will do actually :)

    • @MeltyVampire
      @MeltyVampire 4 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      @@BreetonBoi lets gooooooooo

  • @joybgg
    @joybgg 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    i adore low poly modeling because its so hard to model something with limited poly count yet it looks so simple. like, in modeling you always have to check your topology that everything will be in quads (there may be mistakes since im a blender noob)

  • @bryanverdugo5245
    @bryanverdugo5245 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    It's amazing, and I love it

  • @mesyokakashi
    @mesyokakashi 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    i will steal your editing style, love it

  • @Luluskuy
    @Luluskuy 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I really like it, keep it up!

  • @eirgel38
    @eirgel38 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    looks sick mate

  • @tan2ki
    @tan2ki 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    i love the aesthetic of your videos

  • @xgoom1234
    @xgoom1234 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Glad to see older styles coming back, good video!

  • @PeifErnid
    @PeifErnid 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Subbed! You're gonna blow up soon I can feel it!

  • @ArjunTheRageGuy
    @ArjunTheRageGuy 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    All I understand in this vid is that you just make any character but make it low poly to make it look like it was from the old times of 3d gaming. Got it.

  • @seyathecreator
    @seyathecreator หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That's so cool!!! I like low poly models aswell, they have this something in them

  • @hanapixelme
    @hanapixelme 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is amazing!!

  • @ciabox2843
    @ciabox2843 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    this is so cool, very cute character

  • @junhopark6771
    @junhopark6771 หลายเดือนก่อน

    woahh amazing bideo, keep up the great work :D

  • @Nhi_bataunga.988
    @Nhi_bataunga.988 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    thanks for this video man

  • @EbokGamer
    @EbokGamer 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    you were cooking bro, honestly really inspiring

  • @mzxa9988
    @mzxa9988 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    That looks great. Retro so good

  • @themadartist1980
    @themadartist1980 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great! I needed this

  • @hicarlee8762
    @hicarlee8762 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    thx keven!!!

  • @mainakdas7441
    @mainakdas7441 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    sub+ keep your tutorials coming, thanks for sharing your knowledge

  • @SP-xk3od
    @SP-xk3od 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Nice video!

  • @nealangelo5759
    @nealangelo5759 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Cool video Keven.

  • @amemoryfrom
    @amemoryfrom 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    so cool!