Complete Video Game Art Ridiculousness

*Brodie* · 08-23-2009, 09:23 PM

Peanut had a bit of a challenge for me...this is the end result:

The end result is around...31 characters, I think.

Can you name them all?

**Jester** · 08-23-2009, 09:41 PM

It's nice the see Jazz Jackrabbit in there...

*Cure* · 08-23-2009, 11:50 PM

The work of champions.

**ThirdMarioBro** · 08-24-2009, 12:52 AM

I see Master Higgins hiding behind that bush. Awesome pic.

Ra · 08-24-2009, 03:01 AM

Dohohoho. I don't know about naming them, but I recognise almost all of them.

Very nice pic Brodie. It radiates win vibes.

jalexbrown · 09-07-2009, 09:09 PM

I can identify Earthworm Jim, Toejam (or Earl; I'm not sure which is which, but it's one of them), the thing from Katamari Dimaci (spelling is off...I know it is), Mega Man, Banjo Kazooie, Gordon Freeman, Bomberman, Jazz Jackrabbit, Parappa, Strider, Q-Bert, and Kratos. Twelve out of thirty-one...not great, but I guess not horrible either.

Peanut · 09-07-2009, 09:35 PM

No Toejam or Earl, bro. lol

jalexbrown · 09-07-2009, 09:54 PM

Lol. Don't ask me why I immediately thought that the purple thing was either one of the two. I have no idea why that crossed my mind, but I guess I can feel a little bit more stupid because of it.

poiuytre · 09-08-2009, 09:16 AM

Really well made and great choice of characters too. I think I know all of them aside from the purple bee character. Thanks for making me feel like the dork I am.

Spoiler:

jalexbrown · 09-08-2009, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by poiuytre

Spoiler:

I knew the guy with the camera looked awefully familiar, but I couldn't think of what he was from. Also, after seeing your list, I realize why I wasn't aware with the rest of the characters: I haven't played a lot of these games. I admit that I am curious as to why there wasn't the inclusion of a single Squaresoft character.

*Brodie* · 09-08-2009, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poiuytre

Really well made and great choice of characters too. I think I know all of them aside from the purple bee character. Thanks for making me feel like the dork I am.

Spoiler:

Pretty spot on. Nice work.

Peanut · 09-08-2009, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jalexbrown

I knew the guy with the camera looked awefully familiar, but I couldn't think of what he was from. Also, after seeing your list, I realize why I wasn't aware with the rest of the characters: I haven't played a lot of these games. I admit that I am curious as to why there wasn't the inclusion of a single Squaresoft character.

Because Square characters are f*cking awful.

*Dr. Doom* · 09-08-2009, 01:04 PM

Not all of them, but they do have quite a few stinkers in there, yes sir they do.

Peanut · 09-08-2009, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Doom

Not all of them, but they do have quite a few stinkers in there, yes sir they do.

But Aerith DIED! WHOMG! I cried!

Also, I had my sexual awakening during FF7 and can't seem to let it go.

jalexbrown · 09-08-2009, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peanut

Because Square characters are f*cking awful.

I can agree that a lot of the newer characters are crap, but some of the 16-bit characters were great. I, for one, really liked Crono from Chrono Trigger. Fei from Xenogears was an awesome character, too. (Of course Fei is from the 32-bit era.)

(Added for clarity)

Peanut · 09-08-2009, 02:04 PM

I don't understand how anyone can think a silent, emotionless, personality devoid character is a good.

jalexbrown · 09-08-2009, 02:11 PM

.....Gordan Freeman, anyone?

Peanut · 09-08-2009, 02:24 PM

Again, Gordon Freeman is a sh*t character. Having him be a faceless mute makes the very human character of Alyx look like some kind of complete God damn weirdo.

jalexbrown · 09-08-2009, 02:32 PM

I agree that Gordan Freeman is a pretty bad hero. I guess you'll have to pardon me; I made the assumption that you chose the characters that appeared in the picture. Also, I didn't know if we were talking about the characters themselves, or if we were talking about the visual appeal of the characters and the character's in-game efficiency.

Peanut · 09-08-2009, 07:27 PM

I did choose the characters in the picture. I'm certain Brodie didn't even know a bunch of them before I had brought them up. Who the hell remembers Stretch Panic or The Neverhood anymore?

And I'm talking about them as actual characters, with personality and motivations.

I've honestly always found Square characters annoying and bland. You want real JRPG characters, hit up the Shin Megami Tensei series.

08-23-2009, 09:23 PM	#1
Brodie Certified Teacher Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bizarro Metropolis Posts: 6,495	Complete Video Game Art Ridiculousness Peanut had a bit of a challenge for me...this is the end result: The end result is around...31 characters, I think. Can you name them all? __________________ Stupendous Monster

08-23-2009, 09:41 PM	#2
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,301	It's nice the see Jazz Jackrabbit in there... __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

08-23-2009, 11:50 PM	#3
Cure Y'all need Jesus Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 8,938	The work of champions. __________________

08-24-2009, 12:52 AM	#4
ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	I see Master Higgins hiding behind that bush. Awesome pic. __________________

08-24-2009, 03:01 AM	#5
Ra It's my desire? Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In your pants. Posts: 4,441	Dohohoho. I don't know about naming them, but I recognise almost all of them. Very nice pic Brodie. It radiates win vibes. __________________ "So. The whole lot of you against little old me? How retarded."

09-07-2009, 09:09 PM	#6
jalexbrown Foot Soldier Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 139	I can identify Earthworm Jim, Toejam (or Earl; I'm not sure which is which, but it's one of them), the thing from Katamari Dimaci (spelling is off...I know it is), Mega Man, Banjo Kazooie, Gordon Freeman, Bomberman, Jazz Jackrabbit, Parappa, Strider, Q-Bert, and Kratos. Twelve out of thirty-one...not great, but I guess not horrible either.

09-07-2009, 09:35 PM	#7
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	No Toejam or Earl, bro. lol

09-07-2009, 09:54 PM	#8
jalexbrown Foot Soldier Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 139	Lol. Don't ask me why I immediately thought that the purple thing was either one of the two. I have no idea why that crossed my mind, but I guess I can feel a little bit more stupid because of it.

09-08-2009, 09:16 AM	#9
poiuytre Hench Mutant Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 437	Really well made and great choice of characters too. I think I know all of them aside from the purple bee character. Thanks for making me feel like the dork I am. Spoiler: Earthworm Jim LeChuck (Monkey Island) Gordon Freeman (Half Life) Purple Tentacle (Day of the Tentacle) Master Higgins (Adventure Island) The King of all Cosmos (Katamari Damacy) Bub and Bob (Bubble Bobble) Nick and Tom (Snow Bros) Angry Sun (SMB3) Tom Nook (Animal Crossing) Parappa the Rapper Strider Mega Man and Rush Banjo and Kazooie Q-bert Manny Calavera (Grim Fandango) Jazz Jackrabbit Klaymen (The Neverhood) Splosion Man Bonk Frank West (Dead Rising) Gene (God Hand) Bomberman Kratos (God of War) Linda (Stretch Panic) Franklin Fizzlybear (Viva Piñata) __________________ "That girl...she said that the sky frightened her. That looks so...liberating."

09-08-2009, 01:04 PM	#13
Dr. Doom Allons-y! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Castle Doom Posts: 4,535	Not all of them, but they do have quite a few stinkers in there, yes sir they do. __________________ I love you, Pickle.

09-08-2009, 02:04 PM	#16
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	I don't understand how anyone can think a silent, emotionless, personality devoid character is a good.

09-08-2009, 02:11 PM	#17
jalexbrown Foot Soldier Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 139	.....Gordan Freeman, anyone?

09-08-2009, 02:24 PM	#18
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	Again, Gordon Freeman is a sh*t character. Having him be a faceless mute makes the very human character of Alyx look like some kind of complete God damn weirdo.

09-08-2009, 02:32 PM	#19
jalexbrown Foot Soldier Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 139	I agree that Gordan Freeman is a pretty bad hero. I guess you'll have to pardon me; I made the assumption that you chose the characters that appeared in the picture. Also, I didn't know if we were talking about the characters themselves, or if we were talking about the visual appeal of the characters and the character's in-game efficiency.

09-08-2009, 07:27 PM	#20
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	I did choose the characters in the picture. I'm certain Brodie didn't even know a bunch of them before I had brought them up. Who the hell remembers Stretch Panic or The Neverhood anymore? And I'm talking about them as actual characters, with personality and motivations. I've honestly always found Square characters annoying and bland. You want real JRPG characters, hit up the Shin Megami Tensei series.