Uploaded February 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Today I’m creating the same character in 3 different styles - and for this exercise I’ve selected Fox McCloud from the ‘Star Fox’ series! Follow along as I explore 3 interpretations based on distinct eras of pixel art in gaming, and discuss the design influences along the way!

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0:00 Intro
0:28 NES Sprite
2:55 SNES Spirte
6:54 PS1 Sprite
9:30 All 3 Styles Together
9:40 CRT Time
10:13 VID OVER

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Software used: Adobe Photoshop 2022
Need help picking a pixel art program? Watch this: youtu.be/90BghUX7SD0
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Title sequence theme music by Failpositive:
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Additional chiptune music by mcguy215/Concrete Castles:
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Other music obtained through the YouTube Audio Library.