October 16, 2015
Teensies, low-res pixel style! Since there’s so many types of Teensy in the Rayman series, I thought it would be fun to draw them. I left out a couple like the crownless Minimus and purple hat Teensy from Rayman 2, because they have the same torso....

Teensies, low-res pixel style!

Since there’s so many types of Teensy in the Rayman series, I thought it would be fun to draw them. I left out a couple like the crownless Minimus and purple hat Teensy from Rayman 2, because they have the same torso. Murkins are unused in Rayman 3 but show up in Hoodlums’ Revenge. The Photographer is unused in Origins but has concept art. The Robo-Teensy on the end is also unused in Origins and doesn’t have a sprite so I made one up based loosely on the colours of the robot enemies in the game. Also some of these names may be inaccurate, I got the from the RaymanPC wiki.

Grand Minimus, Otto Psi, Romeo Patti, Gonzo, Sylkin, Murkin, Griskin, Tufkin, Nookin, the new Magician/fake Mr. Dark/Ales Mansay, the Photographer, Green Teensy, Goth Teensy, Teensy Ray, GlobTeen, Teensy Queen, Teensy Wizard, Ninja Teensy, Flaming Teensy, the First King, Teensy Sorceror, Teensy Hermit, Golden Teensy, Robo-Teensy

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October 8, 2015
Non-canon Castlevania protagonists, low-res pixel style! I don’t really take into account the official pronouncements about whether something is canon or not. Here’s some characters you won’t find in the official timeline, but they can hang out in my...

Non-canon Castlevania protagonists, low-res pixel style!

I don’t really take into account the official pronouncements about whether something is canon or not. Here’s some characters you won’t find in the official timeline, but they can hang out in my timeline any day.

Sonia Belmont, the original Belmont (until Leon came along): Castlevania Legends, stricken from the record by IGA for “ignoring Castlevania’s look”. I don’t agree, I chalk it up to anti-KCEN bias.

Angela, the magical dancer and another of Trevor’s allies: Akumajo Dracula Pachislot 1 & 2, a set of gambling games set around the time of Curse of Darkness (Trevor Mode). Who says something exclusive to Japanese casinos can’t be canon?

Desmond Belmont, one of a trio of Belmont siblings in the 1600s: Castevania: Order of Shadows. Despite the developers working closely with IGA to ensure continuity, he declared it as being in a separate world. Why can’t a shoddy game for mobile phones only released in America count?

Carrie Fernandez, a young orphaned mage of the Belnades bloodline: Castlevania 64 and Castlevania: Legacy of Darkness. This time it’s anti-KCEK bias, although IGA claims that they intended these to be out of continuity. As far as I’m concerned she fits perfectly (although I had to pick a design, went with the later one).

Victor Belmont, the reluctant Belmont: Castlevania: Resurrection was a cancelled Dreamcast 3D instalment that involved time travel and probably Victor getting schooled by Sonia on responsibility. Sign me up.

Lady Gunner, the nameless sharpshooter: Akumajo Dracula: The Arcade is a light gun game that’s light on story elements anyway, so leaving it out is easy. But taking it in is more fun!

Kokoro Belmont, the modern Belmont: Otomedius Excellent is a scrolling shooter released and set in 2011, with characters referencing Konami franchises. Kokoro is a teenager, possibly Julius’s daughter, and has to shoot her way through an army of invading aliens. Obviously not core to the Castlevania series, but hey she’s a Belmont.

Kid Dracula, the cheeky mini-vampire displaced in time: Boku Dracula-kun and Kid Dracula are silly spin-offs with dubious continuity but have been featured in at least one official timeline. I like to think it’s Alucard when he was young and on board with the evil and ruling the world thing. I guess he forced Galamoth to send him back 10,000 years afterwards? That works.

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October 1, 2015
Castlevania Judgment, low-res pixel style! This game a has a nice cast of characters, even if they look more like Death Note rejects than Castlevania characters. I don’t mind that though, it’s like a breath of fresh air, and the selection is pretty...

Castlevania Judgment, low-res pixel style!

This game a has a nice cast of characters, even if they look more like Death Note rejects than Castlevania characters. I don’t mind that though, it’s like a breath of fresh air, and the selection is pretty varied.

Simon Belmont, Trevor Belmont, Grant Danasty, Sypha Belnades, Maria Renard, Eric Lecarde, Shanoa, Alucard, Carmilla, Golem, Cornell, Death, Dracula, Aeon

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September 27, 2015
Angry Birds, low-res pixel style! It’s no secret: I love Angry Birds. I regularly fire up one of the 9 bird-flinging games they’ve released for iOS. Sure lately they’ve been leaning a bit too heavily on a microtransaction-based business model, and I...

Angry Birds, low-res pixel style!

It’s no secret: I love Angry Birds. I regularly fire up one of the 9 bird-flinging games they’ve released for iOS. Sure lately they’ve been leaning a bit too heavily on a microtransaction-based business model, and I don’t really care about the Toons or the movie, and the spin-offs aren’t that good, but the core gameplay is still fun. Anyway here’s all the main birds.

Red, Chuck, Jay/Jake/Jim, Bomb, Matilda, Hal, Terence, Bubbles, Stella, Ice Bird, Silver, Poppy, Luca, Willow, Dahlia

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September 25, 2015
Playstation friends, low-res pixel style! These would-be PS1 mascots were all stars of early 3D or late 2D platformers, vying for the enviable position of the face of Sony’s platform. It’s arguable who is the definitive mascot—Lara Croft perhaps? But...

Playstation friends, low-res pixel style!

These would-be PS1 mascots were all stars of early 3D or late 2D platformers, vying for the enviable position of the face of Sony’s platform. It’s arguable who is the definitive mascot—Lara Croft perhaps? But while I never had a PS1, through the PC, friends’ consoles, or even later handheld entries all these characters have come to hold a place in my heart. Grouping them together though originates from a comment I read once on a fan wiki. Some enterprising young editor had stated that because these five had featured together on the cover of some Playstation magazine or other, this showed that they were friends. The charming, earnest naivety of this assertion stuck with me and to this day this little band will be my Playstation Friends.

Rayman, Abe (Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee etc), Croc (Legend of the Gobbos etc), Crash Bandicoot, Spyro the Dragon

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September 24, 2015
Castlevania protagonists, low-res pixel style! I’ve been enjoying Order of Ecclesia after playing the other DS Castlevanias, so here’s my tribute to the “Metroidvania” games. This style of open exploration-based gameplay with RPG elements was...

Castlevania protagonists, low-res pixel style!

I’ve been enjoying Order of Ecclesia after playing the other DS Castlevanias, so here’s my tribute to the “Metroidvania” games. This style of open exploration-based gameplay with RPG elements was introduced to the series in Symphony of the Night of course, followed by 3 instalments on GBA and 3 on DS. But apparently a rudimentary version of this was toyed with earlier in Vampire Killer for MSX2 and Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest.

Simon Belmont—Vampire Killer (MSX2), Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest (NES); Alucard—Symphony of the Night (PS1); Nathan Graves—Circle of the Moon (GBA); Juste Belmont—Harmony of Dissonance (GBA); Soma Cruz—Aria of Sorrow (GBA), Dawn of Sorrow (DS); Jonathan Morris & Charlotte Aulin—Portrait of Ruin (DS); Shanoa—Order of Ecclesia (DS)

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September 15, 2015
Final Fantasy 4, low-res pixel style! The series of Final Fantasy remakes on Game Boy Advance was formative for me. Such a great little set of releases, especially in Australia which didn’t get the original versions. I think I may have liked 5 and 6...

Final Fantasy 4, low-res pixel style!

The series of Final Fantasy remakes on Game Boy Advance was formative for me. Such a great little set of releases, especially in Australia which didn’t get the original versions. I think I may have liked 5 and 6 better than 4, but 4 is still amazing. I love the characters, and having five in a party: mind-blowing.

Cecil, Rosa, Kain, Cid, Rydia, Yang, Edge, Edward, Tellah, Palom, Porom, Fusoya, Golbez

More Final Fantasy pixel art: FF6, FF2, FF5

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September 12, 2015

Hyrule Warriors hopefuls part 2, low-res pixel style!

I made some cruel, harsh decisions when deciding who to include in my previous speculative Hyrule Warriors post. So here’s another, and with slightly relaxed conditions: I’m less concerned this time if a potential moveset is already covered in the game to some extent. This let me draw and consider some fun and nostalgic characters, as well as alternate costumes from a broad range of Zelda games. Some of them to add interest use a common or unique item from the games that aren’t necessarily associated with them, but Hyrule Warriors already does that so it’s cool. Now for a breakdown of origins, weapons, and concepts.

Pig Ganon (Zelda 1 etc). Dark Trident -> Nightmare Trident -> Trident of Power (Darkness). Swings his trident and uses dark magic bolts. Like a smaller version of Boss Rush mode Ganon, with a more versatile moveset. Costume: Great Moblin from Oracle of Seasons/Ages.

Sahasrahla (Link to the Past, etc). Cane of Pacci -> Cane of Somaria -> Cane of Byrna (Light). Uses his cane to summon crushing blocks and waves of force. Costume: Old Man from Zelda 1.

Happy Mask Salesman (Majora’s Mask etc). Happy Mask Sack -> Grateful Mask Sack -> Faithful Mask Sack (Darkness). Swings his sack and throws masks; combo finishers use the effects of various masks, such as the Blast Mask for an explosion, Gibdo mask for a paralyzing scream attack, etc. Costume: Lake Scientist from Ocarina of Time/Majora’s Mask.

Din (Oracle of Seasons). Rod of Seasons -> Rod of Change -> Rod of Nature (Fire). Din moves acrobatically, swinging the Rod of Seasons to call forth sudden plants, snow squalls, or burning sunlight. Costume: Rosa Sisters from Majora’s Mask.

Nayru (Oracle of Ages). Harp of Ages -> Harp of Echoes -> Harp of Time (Water). Sings and plays her harp, sending waves of flowing energy out. Costume: Marin from Link’s Awakening.

Farore (Oracle of Seasons/Ages). Gust Jar -> Gust Bellows -> Whirlwind Jar (Lightning). The Gust Jar sucks enemies in and blows them away with gusts of wind. It was borderline whether to swap her weapon with Makar’s slingshot, either would work. I also envisioned her using Lana’s Book of Sorcery, as happens in some DLC Adventure maps. Costume: Jim of the Bomber Society in Majora’s Mask.

Ricky (Oracle of Seasons/Ages). Boxing Gloves -> Blaino Gloves -> Tornado Gloves (Lightning). Ricky gets up close with flurries of punching attacks and makes use of his special Tornado Punch. Costume: Moosh from Oracle of Seasons/Ages.

Onox (Oracle of Seasons). Gerudo Flail -> Subrosia Flail -> Dark Dragon Flail (Fire). Like Link’s Gloves but with fiery explosions and partial transformations to his dragon form, as with Volga and Ganondorf. And yeah my sprite looks crap but moving on. Costume: the Magic Armour from Twilight Princess.

Veran (Oracle of Ages). Shadow Medallion -> Quake Medallion -> Nightmare Medallion (Darkness). Similar to Cia’s dark magic but also summons swarms of insects. Focus Spirit uses her fairy-like form. Costume: Queen Ambi from Oracle of Ages.

Beedle (Wind Waker etc). Hook Beetle -> Tough Beetle -> Horned Beetle (Lightning). Beedle uses Skyward Sword’s Beetle item similarly to the Spinner, shooting out copies of it that grab enemies and fling them. Some of his specials use bait to call seagulls or pigs to attack. Costume: Business Scrub.

Medli (Wind Waker). Grappling Hook -> Grappling Whip -> Dragon Whip (Fire). Similar to Cia’s whip attacks, the Grappling Hook swings around and can grab and throw enemies. It also has fiery effects and her Focus Spirit finisher summons Valoo. Costume: Laruto from Wind Waker.

Makar (Wind Waker). Fairy Slingshot -> Hyper Slingshot -> Scattershot (Water). The slingshot can fire multiple seeds, and the combo finishers use different seeds from the Oracle games for different effects. Could swap with Farore’s Gust Jar, I can’t decide. Costume: Monkey from Majora’s Mask.

Uncle Rupee (Tingle’s Rosy Rupeeland). Green Rupee -> Huge Rupee -> Rupoor (Darkness). Smacks foes around with a large rupee with an evil aura, also shooting out streams of rupees. Some specials involve transforming into his giant rupee head form and slamming the ground. Costume: a Giant from Majora’s Mask.

Hero’s Shade (Twilight Princess). Blue Lantern -> Magic Lantern -> Flame Lantern (Fire). The spirit uses a combination of his sword and a lantern to throw sheets of flame. Costume: His armour parts are recoloured green to resemble Link.

Phantom (Phantom Hourglass etc). Phantom Greatsword -> Darknut Greatsword -> Phantom Ganon Greatsword (Darkness). The Phantom takes mighty swings with its large sword, with the occasional flame or rolling attack. Costume: Silent Realm Guardian from Skyward Sword.

Scrapper (Skyward Sword). Sand Wand -> Nice Sand Rod -> Lanayru Sand Sceptre (Lightning). This Ancient Robot floats around, summoning pillars and streams of sand to attack. Special attacks throw a pot of water or pumpkin soup. Costume: Kakashi from Tingle’s Love Balloon Trip.

See also: my pixel art of existing HW characters.

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September 9, 2015
Lufia: Ruins Chaser, low-res pixel style! For my final Lufia/Estpolis pixel art, here’s the characters from the cancelled Lufia III for Playstation, called Ruins Chaser. It was to be set further into the future, with a bit more of a modern spin on...

Lufia: Ruins Chaser, low-res pixel style!

For my final Lufia/Estpolis pixel art, here’s the characters from the cancelled Lufia III for Playstation, called Ruins Chaser. It was to be set further into the future, with a bit more of a modern spin on the usual Sinistral formula. Even though the game never got beyond concept stages, it had some nice-looking character concepts. My favourite’s Lily, how about you? Although I like how Cion and Cecil turned out here. More information on the game here and here.

Cion, Cecil, Yu, Lily, Albert, Michelle

My other Lufia pixel art: Curse of the Sinistrals (DS), Rise of the Sinistrals (2), Ruins of Lore (4), Fortress of Doom (1), The Legend Returns (3).

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September 7, 2015
Yoshi’s Woolly World, low-res pixel style! This game has a great visual style. I tried to replicate the look of a woven wool texture by alternating different shades of colours. As for whether it worked, I leave that up to you. Here’s the game’s...

Yoshi’s Woolly World, low-res pixel style!

This game has a great visual style. I tried to replicate the look of a woven wool texture by alternating different shades of colours. As for whether it worked, I leave that up to you. Here’s the game’s characters that are involved in the… well, calling it “plot” is a bit strong.

Green Yoshi, Red Yoshi, Poochy, Kamek, Baby Bowser

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September 5, 2015
Lufia: The Legend Returns, low-detail pixel style! As expected of a Lufia/Estpolis game, the characters are fun and I’ve become attached to them. It’s impressive to have a cast so large and for so many to still be useful. Their designs especially are...

Lufia: The Legend Returns, low-detail pixel style!

As expected of a Lufia/Estpolis game, the characters are fun and I’ve become attached to them. It’s impressive to have a cast so large and for so many to still be useful. Their designs especially are cool, lots of unique colours which makes them interesting to draw. Plus, you get a dragon in your party!!

Wain, Seena, Dei, Aima, Randolph, Melphis, Mousse, Deckard, Ruby, Yurist, Isaac, Milka, Egg Dragon

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September 1, 2015
Zelda’s costumes, low-res pixel style! After my post on Link’s different outfits, I needed a Zelda one too. It’s a lot of her costumes that aren’t your basic pink dress, except for the Zelda 1 version so I guess I have no consistency! Basic dress...

Zelda’s costumes, low-res pixel style!

After my post on Link’s different outfits, I needed a Zelda one too. It’s a lot of her costumes that aren’t your basic pink dress, except for the Zelda 1 version so I guess I have no consistency!

Basic dress (Zelda 1), Animated Series Zelda, casual dress (Link to the Past), Sheik persona (Ocarina of Time), Tetra persona (Wind Waker), dark cloak (Twilight Princess), Phantom Zelda (Spirit Tracks), ritual dress (Skyward Sword), fancy pants outfit (New 3DS Kisekae commercial)

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August 30, 2015

Hyrule Warriors hopefuls, low-res pixel style!

Despite myself I’m anticipating Hyrule Warriors Legends on 3DS, and wondering who else they might add to the game besides Tetra and King of Red Lions. I decided to not only draw some characters that I think have potential, but even to come up with a weapon set and concept for them, and as a bonus a recolour to use as an alternate costume.

Crazy Tracy (Link’s Awakening). Bobber Fishing Rod -> Lure Fishing Rod -> Sinking Lure Fishing Rod (Water). She flings the rod, snagging different fish and hitting the enemy with them for different effects. Yeah I transferred fishing to her, so what? Costume: based on her appearance in Captain Rainbow.

Kaepora Gaebora (Ocarina of Time, etc). Roc’s Feather -> Sage’s Feather -> Light Spirit’s Feather (Lightning). He uses his mighty wings for wind attacks. Costume: the Light Spirit Eldin from Twilight Princess, who is also an owl.

Saria (Ocarina of Time). Fairy Ocarina -> Ocarina of Wind -> Ocarina of Time (Lightning). Works like a combination of Zelda’s Wind Waker, Sheik’s harp, and Lana’s spear to summon winds and trees. Costume: based on Fado, the previous Sage of Wind in Wind Waker.

Skull Kid (Majora’s Mask, etc). Kokiri Pipe -> Lost Pipe -> Sacred Pipe (Darkness). Skull Kid uses his pipe/flute/trumpet thing to blow darts and blasts of wind, and summon puppets. Costume: based on Majora’s Wrath/Incarnation.

Malon (Ocarina of Time, etc). Pocket Cucco -> Golden Cucco -> Pocket Ooca (Light). Malon throws her Cucco around, and is also able to summon cows, horses, and Cucco swarms. Costume: based on Anju.

Dampé (Ocarina of Time, etc). Gravedigger’s Shovel -> Ikana Shovel -> Big Poe Shovel (Darkness). The shovel is used as a hammer-like weapon and to dig up dirt and rocks, but can also summon Poes, Stalchildren, etc. Costume: his ghost form in the Adult era of Ocarina of Time.

Nabooru (Ocarina of Time). Gerudo Sabre -> Iron Knuckle Sabre -> Sabre of Spirit (Light). Nabooru is an acrobatic fighter and uses her sabre in spinning attacks and to summon sandstorms. Costume: Aveil, Nabooru’s Termina counterpart.

Twinrova (Ocarina of Time, etc). Sorceress Broom -> Linked Broom -> Icy Fire Broom (Darkness). Kotake and Koume are merged, but in their smaller crone form. Each alternate string finisher has either an ice (water element) or fire effect. Costume: based on Gwonam from the CDi title Link: The Faces of Evil. Ok, I just threw plausibility out the window, but it was just too perfect!

Maple (Oracle of Seasons/Ages). Apprentice Broom -> Potion Master’s Broom -> Ringed Broom (Lightning). Maple swings her broom, scattering rings and throwing potions that explode. Costume: based on Irene from A Link Between Worlds.

Vaati (Minish Cap, etc). Mage’s Cap -> Picori Cap -> Light Force Cap (Darkness). Vaati uses gusts of wind (lightning element) and beams of dark magic to attack, and briefly transforms into his Four Swords form for special attacks. Costume: based on Ralph from Oracle of Ages.

Ashei (Twilight Princess). Resistance Rapier -> Snowpeak Rapier -> Knight Captain’s Rapier (Light). Ashei uses her rapier more heavily than Zelda, and on some of her attack finishers Yeto jumps in out of nowhere to assist. Costume: based on Hena the fishing hole woman.

Linebeck (Phantom Hourglass). Sea Chart -> Treasure Chart -> Ghost Ship Chart (Water). Linebeck whacks his enemies with a rolled-up map, splashing water and throwing Rupees. He also orders a fire-element cannon strike from his boat in some attacks. Costume: based on the skeletal Piratian captain from Oracle of Seasons/Ages.

Staven/Byrne (Spirit Tracks). Spirit Claw -> Demon Claw -> Lokomo Claw (Darkness). Staven attacks with his huge clawed gauntlet, extending it to grab and also flinging dark energy. Costume: based on Anjean.

Groose (Skyward Sword). Poacher’s Saw -> Master Carpenter’s Saw -> Secret Seashell Saw (Fire). Groose only has one useful skill in the game, and that’s constructing the Groosenator. Consequently, although you never see him use tools his weapon is based on the traded saw from Ocarina of Time, although I picture him with a small hammer also in his off hand, and pulling out bits of timber for his combos. Needless to say, the Groosenator will also figure into it; striking enemies, flinging bombs and also flinging enemies. Costume: based on Mutoh the carpenter boss from Ocarina of Time, etc. Since Mutoh is bald, I thought it would be extra funny to remove Groose’s beloved hair!

See also: my original Hyrule Warriors pixel art of existing characters, and Hopefuls part 2.

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August 29, 2015
Link the non-Hero, low-res pixel style! I got to thinking about some of Link’s costumes that aren’t your basic green tunic. Turns out there’s at least six. Outset Link (Wind Waker), Engineer Link (Spirit Tracks), Fancy Pants Link (New 3DS Kisekae...

Link the non-Hero, low-res pixel style!

I got to thinking about some of Link’s costumes that aren’t your basic green tunic. Turns out there’s at least six.

Outset Link (Wind Waker), Engineer Link (Spirit Tracks), Fancy Pants Link (New 3DS Kisekae commercial), Ordon Link (Twilight Princess), Skyloft Link (Skyward Sword), Trainee Link (Hyrule Warriors)

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August 28, 2015
Link’s transformations, low-res pixel style! We interrupt your scheduled constant Rayman content for a Zelda-flavoured break. I wanted to draw the Majora’s Mask transformations and then also threw in Bunny Link from Link to the Past and Wolf Link...

Link’s transformations, low-res pixel style!

We interrupt your scheduled constant Rayman content for a Zelda-flavoured break. I wanted to draw the Majora’s Mask transformations and then also threw in Bunny Link from Link to the Past and Wolf Link from Twilight Princess (which turned out great!).

Deku Link, Goron Link, Zora Link, Fierce Deity Link, Bunny Link, Wolf Link

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