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[MangoMoustache]

So, for all the people who enjoy the aesthetic of Metal Gear Solid, I extracted some textures from the game and dropped them into a scene in Unreal Engine 4 a while ago. The nearest neighbor filtering on the low res textures, rendered with really nice IQ looks ace. The texture work in MGS is actually really nice considering they were working with sub 64x64 textures for most of the game.

 

[PdotMichael]

Star Wars Arcade sucked hard compared to the X-Wing series on PC. But loved the low polygon artstyle.

 

[efyu_lemonardo]

The arcade version in particular had some extremely minimalist graphics but was nevertheless intensely immersive.

I love this style. Wish there was a modern remake with a retro inspired aesthetic.

now this is good use of the N64's capabilities.

 

[Deleted member 74300]

People can talk shit all they want about this game but it has some good models for the DS.

They need to be seen in motion though.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VwT8qhVFLQ

 

[Lux R7]

Oh gawd really?
No Turok 2??

amazing thread

 

[Auto-Reply]

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now this is good use of the N64's capabilities.

That particular 1080 gif is still sort of a running real life meme among me and a frind. When it came out the delivery of that dude left such an impression that we still refer to that from time to time lol "Hmmm? Yes!"(standing up)
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Well... on a side note.

 

[Accoun]

Since someone linked some already, those PS1 era 3D shmups look mad nice too. Especially stuff like Brave Blade and RayStorm. Those super chunky 3D ships look great.

I don't really like 3D shmups (like Ikaruga. But then again, at least on PC - I might try it again with a lower res at least), but some of those look really nice. Somewhere between pixely sprites and more usual 3D models. Probably low resolution pixelation has a lot to do with that. I'm not sure if it'd look better for me with a higher resolution, f. ex. emulated...

 

[Metal-Geo]

I'mma just gonna requote my post of the previous thread. Which includes interactive examples.

Evolve is perhaps a strong word. I don't see why 8-bit style graphics have to vanish in its entire. But I certainly believe the retro 3D aesthetic should be explored more.

It can certainly capture a lot of charm, in my opinion (Click these to view in 3D):

I understand that tastes differ per individual. But I can't help but feel a little disappointed at how dismissive people are at a style that's still very open for exploration.

 

[lazygecko]

While a game like Mega Man Legends goes the stylized route with simple animated facial textures, Interstate 76 ignores faces altogether and revels in its minimalism.

 

[Lightning Count]

Grandia II

 

[tadabola]

This is great guys

 

[Crisium]

Battlezone (1998)

Such a great game too. A first person RTS.

It's still being played online! An old developer helped with the 1.5 patch, and the whole game is free now:

http://battlezone1.com/

Also, wow those Grandia II screenshots. DC with the VGA Cable giving glorious 480P is perhaps the pinnacle of the "high end" of low polygon. Any more polygons than DC and it's no longer low poly, though I suppose some may even consider the DC too much. But both low level Saturn and high level DC have their own charm.

Since I mentioned Saturn, have some Bulk Slash:

 

[Lightning Count]

Tech Romancer - a mecha brawler on the Dreamcast.

 

[Lactose_Intolerant]

Tech Romancer - a mecha brawler on the Dreamcast.

I always used the drill guy that had like 2 ships

 

[Lightning Count]

Fighter's Destiny N64

Mission Impossible N64

 

[Lijik]

starshot space circus fever had some really cool character designs

the cartoony texture work gives some of them a celshaded vibe

 

[RelentlessRolento]

Since I mentioned Saturn, have some Bulk Slash:

First time hearing of this... really loving everything I see about it.

 

[djtiesto]

Threads of Fate had some awesome graphics, its probably one of the best-looking fully-polygonal games from that era:

 

[Lightning Count]

Driver PS1

 

[crooked spin]

I never got to play this (and it's on PS2 so it might not really fit the low-poly criteria) but Radiata Stories always looked so beautiful in pics (this one appears to be emulated):

edit: those rider select screens from 1080 bringing back so many memories. loved that game.

 

[kewlbot]

what about tomba 2?

 

[Lijik]

I loved Tomba 2's solution to rendering his spiky hair in 3D. It was simple but effective

it helps that you mostly saw him from the side

 

[Crisium]

Threads of Fate had some awesome graphics, its probably one of the best-looking fully-polygonal games from that era:

Threads of Fate defies generations like few games ever had. I know some late gen PS3 games like TLoU and Beyond were really good and some said PS4 worthy, but this game could definitely pass for a PS2 title. Ridiculous.

 

[FoxSpirit]

Shocked to NOT see this:

For me a case of "want's to be more than what is actually possible".
The game simply looks messy to me. Doesn't exploit the style of lowpoly, not enough polys for high poly, tries high-def textures buts lacks resolution.
I much rather have the stylings of MML, Threads of fate or Tomba 2.

 

[RedSwirl]

For me a case of "want's to be more than what is actually possible".
The game simply looks messy to me. Doesn't exploit the style of lowpoly, not enough polys for high poly, tries high-def textures buts lacks resolution.
I much rather have the stylings of MML, Threads of fate or Tomba 2.

When you think about it, the aesthetic of Vagrant Story is a lot like an American comic book.

 

[Pyrrhus]

For me a case of "want's to be more than what is actually possible".
The game simply looks messy to me. Doesn't exploit the style of lowpoly, not enough polys for high poly, tries high-def textures buts lacks resolution.
I much rather have the stylings of MML, Threads of fate or Tomba 2.

It looked better on a CRT through composite.

 

[Jaeger]

Vagrant Story looks great. One of the late PSX games that show off what the PSX was capable of.

 

[Unicorn]

https://youtu.be/48GlqcTDqzc

Strafe has me excited for a new Quake style game. I'm really excited for what this could offer for mods.

 

[Fudgepuppy]

The vibrant colours with low-res-textures makes the PS1 models really charming, while the N64 models just looks like a red-headed stepping-stone between 2D and proper 3D (Gamecube etc.)

 

[gabbo]

Drakan: Order of the Flame (1999) PC

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six (1998) PC (and still the best in the series)

Drakan was actually pretty hi poly for the time, it just looks blocky as hell now (pointy-boobed Rynn was the high-fantasy Lara/was better than Lara as far as I was concerned). Whereas the original R6 looked like ass even at it's release, it just had amazing gameplay to draw me back in over and over.

 

[jbeavis100]

Absolutely love low poly but I prefer high-resolution but low-poly if someone was to do a modern low-poly game.

Here's my MGS1 PC album, 1024x768 with max force anti-aliasing.

Some preview images,

http://imgur.com/a/Hbv5O

 

[toneroni]

Old ps1 games made me wanna claw my eyes out - toshinden was the worst offender I think.
N64 was better but that damn fog...

 

[Clawww]

So, for all the people who enjoy the aesthetic of Metal Gear Solid, I extracted some textures from the game and dropped them into a scene in Unreal Engine 4 a while ago. The nearest neighbor filtering on the low res textures, rendered with really nice IQ looks ace. The texture work in MGS is actually really nice considering they were working with sub 64x64 textures for most of the game.

this is really cool

 

[Clawww]

First time hearing of this... really loving everything I see about it.

I actually love the insane visual density and the how fast movement renders and stuff

it's like video game graphics noise rock

 

[Fallout-NL]

I LOVED Interstate 76 must have spent months playing that game even though it was quite limited it really broke new ground and had some great ideas.

Yeah, that game was the shit. Also played a lot of the expansion, Nitro Riders. Think that had hardware acceleration.

 

[Jaeger]

More VF goodness. Last 2 are from the 32X version.

Love this thread why have I never seen this before? Like a huge nostalgia trip going through the pages.

It's only a day old.

 

[Übermatik]

His limbering, low poly body is still fuckin' freaky.

 

[Crisium]

His limbering, low poly body is still fuckin' freaky.

I had a dream that thing was in my backyard once. My poor brain.

 

[AdaWong]

Me reading this thread:

 

[Tesseract]

this thread speaks to my soul

 

[Shin-Ra]

I'mma just gonna requote my post of the previous thread. Which includes interactive examples.

Ooo. This site looks amazing at 4K.

So, for all the people who enjoy the aesthetic of Metal Gear Solid, I extracted some textures from the game and dropped them into a scene in Unreal Engine 4 a while ago. The nearest neighbor filtering on the low res textures, rendered with really nice IQ looks ace. The texture work in MGS is actually really nice considering they were working with sub 64x64 textures for most of the game.

I want a remaster like this, but with proper joint skinning.

 

[Junahu]

Fighting Polygon Team!

 

[Jaeger]

I just splooged a bit!

 

[missile]

Fighting Polygon Team!

lol

 

[Princess Viola]

Threads of Fate had some awesome graphics, its probably one of the best-looking fully-polygonal games from that era:

i said damn

 

[jett]

So, for all the people who enjoy the aesthetic of Metal Gear Solid, I extracted some textures from the game and dropped them into a scene in Unreal Engine 4 a while ago. The nearest neighbor filtering on the low res textures, rendered with really nice IQ looks ace. The texture work in MGS is actually really nice considering they were working with sub 64x64 textures for most of the game.

That's pretty sweet. It'd be cool if MGS1 got an "HD Remaster" in the Fox Engine but with all the original textures and models.

Of course that ain't ever gonna happen.

 

[Mdk7]

You guys might definitely like this, it's called For The King and is being made by Iron Oak Games (it's still in development).

@IronOakGames on Twitter!

 

[bsp]

So, for all the people who enjoy the aesthetic of Metal Gear Solid, I extracted some textures from the game and dropped them into a scene in Unreal Engine 4 a while ago. The nearest neighbor filtering on the low res textures, rendered with really nice IQ looks ace. The texture work in MGS is actually really nice considering they were working with sub 64x64 textures for most of the game.

this is completely sick

 

[Voyevoda]

You guys might definitely like this, it's called For The King and is being made by Iron Oak Games (it's still in development).

@IronOakGames on Twitter!

Not a big fan.

I don't know, it's like it tries too hard to be low poly. It doesn't feel like it's trying to recreate that PSOne aesthetic. Just like Grow Home.