Uploaded November 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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So here I talk about the other types of artstyles that can be explored within the boomer shooter scene, where it doesn't just have to be ps1 inspired, or look low poly so that it looks retro. I don't mind the ps1 aesthetic, but have a general preference for higher fidelity, 2000s centric games or games that are artistically appealing.

As for the model image, I meant to say faces rather than lines. The more faces a model has, the more detailed it ends up being. Forgot to show Roboquest and Battle Shapers, two great roguelite shooters with a similar look to Deadlink.

Links for Roboquest and Battle Shapers:
store.steampowered.com/app/692890/Roboquest
store.steampowered.com/app/1421290/Battle_Shapers

Chapters:
Introduction - 0:00
Comic Book Style - 2:20
2000's Mid Poly Graphics - 4:07
Stylized 3D - 6:18
Conclusion - 8:22

Games Shown:
Doom Eternal
Ultrakill
Dusk
Hrot
Slain
Paratopic
Bloodborne PSX
Resident Evil 7 Demake Demo You Can't Play
Forgive Me Father 1 & 2
Void Bastards
The Explorator
Sprawl
Perilous Warp
Retchid
Deadlink
Bug Man
Borderlands
Team Fortress 2
Maximum Action

Links:
whogas.itch.io/bugman
youtube.com/watch?v=X8YkWdhty7I - @GlebAlexandrov
youtube.com/watch?v=BzTN2yTgTj0 - @lacruzo
youtube.com/watch?v=LO-ZFt-knj4 - @3dflos
youtube.com/watch?v=nL4f5_6Gfb0 - @DigitalDragonsForGamedev
lucasroedel.gumroad.com/l/pixel_art
https://indiegames.wtf/interviews/deadlink/
youtube.com/watch?v=-udAYOcF320 - @TheRoyalSkies

Tracks:
youtube.com/watch?v=6fh7rB2PFIA - @OpenFortress
youtube.com/watch?v=QnGb5rly0w0
youtube.com/watch?v=_m8jm_v2SNQ
youtube.com/watch?v=4WJ2AdzYEWQ - @danfarley8088

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