Sonic Mania Models - Low Poly (Evolution of Characters in Games) - Episode 4 

Sonics tri count is 767. the speed of sound. *Coincidence I think NOT*

I wish this was made after Plus came out so we can see Ray and Mighty's models

"Metal things on his feet. Whatever they are.." ... Knuckles' Buckles!!

“After 23 years FINALLY a Zelda Low Poly was released.”

Aw this is really cool man, loved watching this :)

After 23 years, finally, another Low Poly episode was released.

The Titanic Monarch Zone robot is actually used in the game. They used it in the Stardust Speedway zone transition sequence in the 1.04 update. It's shown on a screen next to Robotnik in its wireframe.

These models are fucking wonderful, like sprites made 3D! The colors stand out, and are low poly enough to look classic, and just high enough to look great! I love em'!

Hey guys, Andy here and very special episode of Low Poly, you’ve been asking for the series for ages. Here it is! Enjoy! Andy (A+Start)

Afaik, Knuckles' extra tris were used to make him tougher than leather.

6:56 if you finish one of zones' acts, you can see this model spinning close in the background.

3:45 They're Lego bricks. Just so you know.

3:22 Here I come, rougher than the rest of them the best of them, tougher than leather. You can call me Knuckles, unlike Sonic I don't chuckle I'd rather flex my muscles I'm hard as nails, it ain't hard to tell I break'em down whether they're solid or frail. Unlike the rest I'm independent It's my first breath, first test feel the right then the worst's left Born on an island in the heavens The blood of my ancestors flows inside me My duty is to save the flower from evil deterioration I will be the one to set your heart free cleanse yourself of that evil spirit that got in you Streaking lights, loud sounds, and instinct Are the elements that keep me going I am fighting my own mission Nothing's gonna stand in my way I will be the one to set your heart free cleanse yourself of that evil spirit that got in you Won't be frightened I'll stand up to all the pain and turmoil Just believe in myself won't rely on others Get this power to wipe out the havoc and anarchy This is my planet gonna fight for my destiny Here I come, rougher than the rest of them the best of them, tougher than leather. You can call me Knuckles, unlike Sonic I don't chuckle I'd rather flex my muscles I'm hard as nails, it ain't hard to tell I break'em down whether they're solid or frail. Unlike the rest I'm independent It's my first breath, first test feel the right then the worst's left I have no such things as weak spots Don't approve of him but gotta trust him This alliance has a purpose This partnership is only temporary I will be the one to set your heart free cleanse yourself of that evil spirit that got in you Won't be frightened I'll stand up to all the pain and turmoil Just believe in myself won't rely on others Freedom will be waiting when serenity is restored This is my planet I shall not surrender Won't be frightened I'll stand up to all the pain and turmoil Just believe in myself won't rely on others Get this power to wipe out the havoc and anarchy This is my planet gonna fight I won't be frightened I'll stand up to all the pain and turmoil Just believe in myself won't rely on others Freedom will be waiting when serenity is restored This is my planet I shall not surrender The new porcupine on the block with the puff chest Outta the wilderness with the ruggedness Knock, knock, it's Knuckles, the bloat thrower Independent flower, magical emerald holder Give you the cold shoulder My spike goes through boulders That's why I stay a loner I was born by myself I don't need a posse, I get in on by myself Adversaries get shelved

I request Link for the next Low-Poly.

A+start: knock knock it’s Knuckles! Me: knuck knuck it’s Knockles.

I have no idea why but I really like the 3D in Mania for some reason. It has a classic feel but looks so much better than actual classic models from actual old 3D games(N64 and PS1)

Never clicked a video faster than this! Nice video Andy!

I love eggmans tower it surprised me so much

Love the Low poly series. Keep it going guys. This is great work.

Thanks for the great video as always, your commentary is always really informative and clear. Look forward to the next one!

A low poly model in a Low Poly episode. That's Meta.

This series may be my favorite on your channel, it's just so unique!

As a modeller, I love this video series, keep it up!

I'm glad we get another episode of Low Poly! I really enjoy seeing the transformations of these iconic characters

Still better than the lower poly Mario 64 Mario.

Great episode as usual. But I'm STILL waiting for those Lara Croft and Link episodes!

I love the art style of these models. It's brightness combined with the no-outline art makes it so amazing.

amazing episode! This is the content Id like more of!

I love this series!!! I would die for a Spyro version!!!

Those metal things that's on top of Knuckles shoes are Legos.

Great video as always Andy!! I know these take some time and money to make, but they are greatly appreciated and very informative!! Take your time and keep producing quality vids like these!! New favorite RU-vid series!! (And nice Knuckles puns)

Yes more Low Poly! And great video.

& Knuckles

Love this series. You should do episodes of Knuckles, Robotnik, Tails, DK, Wario, Yoshi and Bowser and pretty much every Sonic & Mario character :)

so much for this series

CONGRATS ON 600K! NICE JOB MAN! I love your videos, and they teach me funny glitches to try out for myself. Keep up the good work!

"After 23 years finally a brand new low poly episode was released"

Do the legend of zelda

One of the best shows in You Tube! Awesome job!

Thanks for the video!

LOVE this series

Knuckles has gray legos on his shoes

I wish there were more of these videos. As a 3D modeling apprentice, they are incredibly helpful, and there aren't many videos like these out there.

One of the Best RU-vid series, same for son of a glitch, please keep this quality!😀

Yeah we're never getting that Link episode, are we?

I don't want to be the killjoy but what I enjoy the most about these low poly videos is to see what kind of artifacts devs came with to make models look detailed without actually "detailing" them. These models are actually the opposite of that, all those polygons wasted on Knuckle's boots felt like a waste.

Love this series!

I love these videos, there so interesting for people getting into 3D modelling

low poly is great! my dude keep up the good work!!!

FINALLY MORE LOW POLY!!!!

Congratulations on 600k!!

the 3d assets really helped sell the whole Sega Saturn vibe, really cool stuff, and I love this Sonic model

7:48 that model almost looks like the model in the back round where you fight metal sonic

Next time Link from The Legend of Zelda pleaaaase!

I don’t know why I like this sho so much, but I do. Awesome video.

Good work on Sonic Chaos!

Legend of Zelda low poly

Am happy to see this.

The UFO does in fact have animation, this can be seen when you soft-lock the game by having the "trip" animation active when close enough to the UFO.

We need more episodes of this!

Did anybody else click the video thinking "Oh cool, the models have finally been ripped! I can't wait to download and play around with them!" only to find out that they are in fact NOT available for download in any capacity? Now that's pain. I know it's not A+Start's fault, I'm just curious how many others were disappointed that Franksmash decided to keep the T-posed models to themself for the time being.

Zelda low poly

It's so interesting to see how games have evolved :)

Different meshes for the animation is called "Mesh Frames" and was used extensively in late 90's early 2k's in games like Quake and Unreal Tournament. The technique allows the complexity of fully skinned and boned models with even lower compute requirements than segmented with the only expense being higher memory to hold hold all the frames. Essentially, all of the calculations for bending arms, fingers heads etc. was all done in the 3d modelling software. Animation was then saved as a group of numbered mesh frames. When the game went to render the character it calculated the coordinates for the model and what frame was needed for the animation cycle and that was sent to the video card for rendering. Segmented or fully skinned and boned animation is enormously more capable, but mesh frames were usually used when there weren't enough CPU resources available, or when only simple walk/run cycles etc. were needed.

5:10 all hail the air and sea gods of the Sonic universe: A Turquoise Fesh and a Burd!

He should make in the Legends of Zelda low poly episode

These models are perfection

Knock Knock, it's A+Start!

I love this series gah

Make a low poly of Lara Croft please

This happened 8 months ago. And there hasn’t been an episode since. Please. This was one of my favorite series.

Great video

6:58 the model was never meant to be used in the game... they done it once in Sonic 3D Blast where they made the model and rendered it into sprites... if this video was made after the update where they did add the model as a wire frame you would still probably not know the real reason for the bot's existence

The UFO from the special stages looks like a drifblim from pokemon

INSANE TRILOGY!

I LOVE the Eggman statue in the Metal Sonic fight idk how to describe it aaaaaaa

Who's still waiting for low poly link?

Should've compared Sonic's model with the Sonic Jam model, which had actually more details than the R model

Love this

I love these Poly videos so much. Lol

PLEASE DO A LOW POLY LINK NEXT PLEEEAAASE!!!!

Do the legend of zelda please

The Titanic Monarch zone robot is seen, but in wire-frame.

OMFG YES!!! MORE LOW POLY!!! YESSS!!!

I'm confused. I thought the Saturn rendered 3D polygons in quads, not tris. How is the Sonic R model made with tris?

You should do low poly Link!

Oh, theres another, cool!!

your thinking is right about that egg robot. i've looked at gameplay and looked at this video multiple times,and they are the same ESPECIALLY the red eyes,the glowing yellow dots near the eyes,the shoulder blades, and the collar.

"This will become a permanent series on the channel."

Next do link from Legend of Zelda

This is cool

The death egg robot model is used in a wireframe computer in one of the level transitions.

The legend of zelda plzzzzz

Will there be a download for these?

After 23 years, Andy finally released a new episode of Low Poly

I REALLY like this series! I'd love to see more! Perhaps on the Master Chief models from Halo throughout games or maybe the Link models from Zelda!

Can you do zelda next?

PLSSSSS DO SOMETHING WITH METAL SONIC!!!

Well that was a fast series

Sonic has finally made a comeback