Reviving a cult classic N64 character - Snowboard Kids 3 (Fan Concept)

[@Curiomatic]

We know it's been a long time between the first episode and this one, but rest assured, this isn't the only progress that's been made on the project. It's also not the only project we've been working on in the past year. ;) We're hoping to be able to share some REALLY big stuff soon.

[@EclipsisTenebris]

I could use some assets like this for a secret remake project. (to avoid a targeted Cease & Desist until it is done). Any chance that I could comission your modellers/animators?

[@gianlucacolangelo6578]

You want to give Mr Saturn his spinoff and that's ok But why a make it a snowboarding game

[@tabruc4186]

@@gianlucacolangelo6578 Snowboard Kids was a really fun game, there's no reason not to reboot it or make a continuation from the n64 version

[@gianlucacolangelo6578]

@@tabruc4186 it was meant to be a joke

[@Bruhh000]

Damn bro, i'm gonna cry

[@DesignDoc]

So glad to see this project continue.

[@MostWoap]

I pray that this continues every day

[@CharacterDesignForge]

Fastest click in the west

[@thepokekid01]

These designs are really good. I'm a bit surprised you can't find a way to talk to SEGA or Atlus to get the game published, or co-funded through crowdfunding to get a full development team to work on this game to release. I don't know where you guys are on the actual game stage, but I think a good prototype and a new selling gimmick and this is perfectly on its way to revival.

[@ScapeGoaty]

Babe wake up, new curiomatic just dropped

[@RobinE_Art]

as a snowboard kids fan. I love everything about this. The colors, the designs. Everything goes together beautifully.

[@RogersBase]

It’s so cool to finally get an update on this after so long! I’ve been eagerly awaiting this day!

[@swiftly5020]

You loved this game too?!?!

[@CharacterDesignForge]

This turned out so amazing! Proud of you guys, cant wait to see where you go next

[@TidesofMercy]

I really hope to see more of this in the future! It looks phenomenal! Absolutely loved these games too!

[@SuperWiiBros08]

This channel is still alive holy shit

[@izzojackal]

Please!! We need to see this game again!! Miss playing this!! The world needs snowboard kids!

[@lemonadedisco4262]

Oh my gosh. You did the character designs so much justice. I really really hope you keep going with this!

[@aborealisglfry]

Really hope you’ll post updates like this again soon, this was really fascinating to watch!

[@TechV02]

i like all the talk about the main character's design, and how the passage from 2d to 3d was done and stuff, you dont really hear this kinda stuff and it's really cool, im learning a lot honestly

[@windmonkey95]

I think you guys nailed Slash’s new outfit. A nice modernized look that still resembles what he looked like in the previous games.

[@TimeLemon]

Just seeing the words Snowboard Kids 3 got me really excited. I love Snowboard Kids so much!

[@RPGCatholic]

Just stumbled across this. I REALLY REALLY hope this project is going on still.

[@RedDasher]

I think Sega and Atlus should revive the series.

[@spongichu9248]

Atlus doesn't even acknowledge Persona 1 & 2, what hope is there for whatever this is?

[@purkle200]

They tried and mucked it all up with SBK for the DS... *shrivers* and ARE OBSESSED with Persona

[@emerl298]

Unfortunately, i think fans are the only ones that would do proper justice to this series than either of those companies.

[@spongichu9248]

@@emerl298 the fans are also the only ones who remember this game.

[@CosmicSponge2004]

@@purkle200 Kinda like the rest of SEGA is obsessed with Sonic & Yakuza

[@patrickkenneally3016]

Holy frick! Slash looks amazing in your style. Gosh, I wish Altus would revive the series and have y’all lead the design process.

[@ReagzPlays]

I LOVE this so much! I am incredibly happy to see you guys giving life to the Snowboard Kids games. They are definitely some of my most favorite and nostalgic games from my childhood and need more recognition. Will Snowboard Kids 3 become a real game someday soon? Man, I sure hope so. Keep up the fantastic work!

[@gaybowoser]

HOW THE HELL DOES EVERYTHING YOU PUT IN YOUR VIDEOS LOOK SO PRETTYYY

[@bcrossfire1219]

It's a combination of good models, textures, and lighting effects, mostly.

[@imaginaoYouTubesoquecomarrobas]

Lots of work

[@maglev0789]

Great models combined with great animations and Unreal's lighting

[@SubsWithnoDadChallenge]

Gay bowser

[@gaybowoser]

@@SubsWithnoDadChallenge itsa me

[@VAST56]

So happy to see this project still going!

[@selkrasouza6262]

It just goes to show how important appealing character designs are. I normally wouldn't want to play a racing or sports game. But I would want to play this largely because I like how it looks (same goes for Splatoon oddly enough)

[@BASEDSAKRI]

a new snowboard kids is one of my most wanted games rn. I think the ds game is pretty underrated also.

[@JetSetWave]

So I never heard of this channel before, OR The game "Snowboard Kids". This showed up in my recommended, and I'm gonna be super honest! I was hooked in immediately by the intro alone! The amount of effort put into this is just astonishing! Really put me in the mood to subscribe, get into Snowboard Kids, and actually draw Slash. Thank you for this!

[@monosurgeedar]

Oh you mean Olimar and Mr Saturn’s sporty child

[@nenolpunk]

I’m here from another KZbinr just throwing out the game name and gave me such a flashback and I found this- so good. Job well done to everyone who worked on this.

[@jprock321]

First off I have to say the amount of care and effort I can see and feel from this project is astounding. From they way you all speak about this project it's very easy to tell, that this comes from a place of love and respect. I think the reinterpretations for the characters that this team has come up with are really solid and show a lot of care for the original while avoiding being completely chained down by the original. I think the lighting and shading is a bit plain at moment, I think it would be good for you all to play around with the lighting and the materials for the different objects and characters and see what helps your designs pop out more, especially considering that the original games weren't really able to do much in this department do to hardware limitations. Either way whatever direction this project goes I'll definitely be following along, hope to see more of this soon.

[@RealityEscape]

Love seeing all the hard work and love you guys have been putting into this project. Cant wait to see more!

[@Soccer333bc]

This is a really great design. Excited to see more!

[@antoniobailey8772]

i hope this become a real fan made game to play, it look so clean and Cool, keep up the great work guy's.

[@DopeIsVay]

Was looking for the Ost for two and found this! I love it

[@SeriousAce2kX]

Im replay 1 again after many years. Your atempt refelcts 100% how i wish a new title should Look Like. Awesome work

[@novaroseoooooo]

YOU GUYS DID AN AMAZING JOB!!! I was feeling nostalgic about this game and found my way here, and just looking at your model, it _feels_ just like Snowboard Kids. I would 100% buy a new Snowboard Kids game in this style!!!

[@TheBeardedStranger]

Holy shit. I can't believe I'm only just now finding this. You guys have done some fantastic work here. The love for the old games and art really shines through.

[@DaydreamAnatomy]

I hope you do a snowboard kids spiritual successor after rollin rascal. It doesn't exist anymore, and nothing like it really exists.

[@ishade]

You may not post much but you're automatically my favorite channel on KZbin just because of the passion you put behind everything you produce You inspire me more than you'll ever know

[@Dredre02]

I feel like the designs here for slash are so spot on and exactly what I’d want him to look like I would do anything to play this as a full game

[@SuperLink517]

I just stumbled upon this channel after seeing the Mother 3 trailer, and holy shit I’m obsessed. Some other general fan projects do a good job, but I have absolutely nothing negative to say about what you’re doing with a franchise I grew up with loving and that is such an impressive feat. It takes such care and an eye for detail to respectfully modernize something like this. I still need this to be real though!!

[@bobert221]

One of my childhood games, nostalgia time 🙏

[@evil_bone9338]

glad I found this channel by luck, I was actually trying to find SBK remixes to listen to while working on something, One of my top 5 favorite games for the N64. Take all my money when this is finished but until then have a sub.

[@megasoniczxx]

I don't think words can truly express just how much joy this brings me as a person who loved Snowboard Kids as a, well, kid so i'm just gonna say thank you and good work ;)

[@Josuh]

HOW DID I LIVE THROUGH THE WHOLE YEAR WITHOUT SEEING THIS AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA i love snowboard kids

[@adamdenardis5438]

Sega owns Atlus. They could totally put Sonic in Snowboard Kids.

[@Itshadow306]

Better yet make a Snowboard Kids type racing game featuring Sonic and Friends. Sonic is basically Slash, Amy is Nancy, Knuckles is Jam, Rouge is Linda, Vector is Tommy and Shadow is Shinobin.

[@aniki91344]

What would it take for you're team to make the actual game come true? This project was not to be trusted in the hands of Atlus, but I adore what I'm seeing here.

[@N64Archive]

Oh wow this looks great! I never grew up with the snowboard kids games, but having longplayed them recently made me fall in love with them. Very excited to see how this project continues! Keep it up!

[@samuell.r.m.9628]

Ooh this is awesome!

[@SuperFirstSecond]

This series is great for a lot of reasons, but I think the part that I really like is you all showing just how much thought and effort goes into the character design and overall art direction. I think a lot of people don't really understand how much work goes into the average game, so hopefully people can get some extra appreciation for art direction. I love SSX and 1080, but never got around to Snowboard Kids, but I'd play this in a heartbeat if it ever happened, you've done a fantastic job reimagining the look.

[@Andrew-bn7rr]

Looks great! I usually break these games out on the first snow, getting hyped on winter

[@bert7651]

Slash is a character very close to my heart. This redesign feels very respectful.

[@CrokeyHigati]

Ahhhh! Sami is doing such a good job as art director. Ive always been a big fan of her works, but hot dang. You guys nailed that 2D style in 3D. Can't wait to see more of one of my favorite N64 series coming to life.

[@crazy338866]

It's honestly a miracle that I found this channel. I went from a meme on reddit which linked me to the snowboard kids 2 ost, to the gamegrumps vs video on the game that I looked up, which then recommended me the first video on the project. And now I desperately want a playable snowboard kids 3 fan project. I really wish I had money I could donate to support you guys making 3D models of the characters.

[@Dredre02]

3 years later and I'm still waiting for more on this project I hope you guys are still doing something with this

[@ziggykatz12]

It’s so awesome what you guys have done with this concept!

[@jacesgamingspace1624]

Wow, the model looks great! The style you guys went with is spot on! Please don't abandon this passion project. I've always wanted a proper sequel to this franchise!

[@bailybrady2929]

I wasn’t in the age group to play snowboard kids but this entire video was immensely inspiring and enriching as I’m in the middle of seriously designing characters for a 3D project that probably won’t come to any real fruition as a game for a very long time. I would love to see more of this! You could talk my ears off with design aspects and I wouldn’t care just keep it coming!

[@happyC88]

PLEASE CONTINUEEEE

[@PurplePandaClock]

This is so amazing!!! Snowboards Kids is one of my favorite childhood games I was listening to the soundtrack on YT and I'm so glad I came across this. There is clearly so much love and phenomenal craftsmanship in this project, keep up the amazing work

[@TheAnimeCrack]

im going to legit cry my face off if this came out

[@ByoKora775]

Why has this game never gotten more games it was so much fun

[@ByoKora775]

I’ve played Snowboard kids 2 bro I wish they’ve made more games

[@ByoKora775]

Mario is nowhere near balanced in ultimate

[@mrshmuga9]

There was apparently a DS one but it didn’t do well. It also changed the original style to generic anime.

[@ByoKora775]

@@mrshmuga9 figures and huh I didn’t know that thanks

[@AceAngelPrincess]

I love the Splatoon mention with the gear and outfits; squid kid, meet snowboard kid. :D

[@lopezisland1]

So happy there's another episode!! We've been waiting for this day.

[@hiphophippy445]

This looks SO amazing!! Snowboard Kids is one of my all time favorite games and you're bringing it back to life so perfectly. Would literally donate money to make this game a reality. Keep it up!!

[@coopercastille]

THIS LOOKS SO GOOD, YOU ARE ALL DOING AN AMAZING JOB!!!

[@chumbokong2638]

couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw this pop up

[@shmungi]

I’ve watched the first episode of this series at least 3 times, just listening to your thought process and seeing your gradual progress is so great. My favourite part is your explanations into what was going through your heads when modernising these characters. I’ve never played a single Snowboard Kids Game in my whole life, yet I still thoroughly enjoy watching these lengthy, quality videos. Thank you, Curiomatic! Good luck to you in 2021!

[@brandonbarrantes67]

i love your animatics and the mother 3 video animatic

[@Betoseth]

I'm not a fan of pre order stuffs and never bought since today, but you guys complete this project I'll spend every single money that I have to got it. This game gives me so nostalgic feelings that I can't explain. good luck and keep on working.

[@ninjoshday]

I've just gotta say, I love the Game Vites series-- I've been eating them up since I discovered your channel. I don't know if you guys have plans on making more of these, but if you do, there's definitely an audience for it.

[@WoodHyena]

WOOOO! I'm so glad you guys are still working on this project! Everything looks gorgeous! Thanks for bringing one of my favorite childhood games back to life!

[@SirChocula]

Please I hope this becomes a thing. I miss SBK so much!

[@AlphaOblivion7]

These videos are incredible, and so in-depth. Idk how ya'll manage money-wise, but you deserve all the attention and subs in the world

[@rosendovallejo1152]

I still play Snowboard Kids 2 on my N64 🥺 Great work you guys! This project is amazing.

[@matthewbullion7935]

Oh man I just discovered this and it looks AMAZING! The design is so faithful while maintaining a sleek modern look and nods to the source material. You guys have no idea how badly I want this to become a game! The nostalgia almost hurts lol. But the originals meant a great deal to me. I can't wait to see more! Keep up the good work

[@udongeneko]

So beautiful. I’ll give my soul for SBK3

[@hyperbean4046]

I saw the thumbnail and it filled me with so much nostalgia that I knew I had to watch this. It looks amazing and I really want Snowboard Kids 3 to be real now.

[@CrystalFaceGuy]

Sooo amazing, this was so wonderful to see this game get this beautiful make over! I love love loooove Sami’s updated character designs! Thank you all for your hard work, this was AWESOME!! 🤩✨💎

[@flyer3f]

God I'd love a SBK3 in this style so much! You're bringing my childhood back to life! Best of luck with the project!

[@bovepio917]

I really like this kind of videos. I like the way you explain in details why the assets are made like in the result and all the thinking behind it, even in small details of the simplest asset (just like the videos about Bomberman Hero box or enemy robot). Good luck and good work for the project and keep this channel updated because is both pleasant and intetesting to see.

[@PabloOliveiraP]

It's só beatiful. And perfect.

[@BeastOrGod]

MY CHILDHOOD. WHERE DO I INVEST!?

[@zephadusjoltspark6951]

I love this so much. I've been playing with ideas for a game heavily-inspired by Snowboard Kids, but alas, I am no artist, nor am I much of a programmer, so my ability is very limited. Seeing this gives me hope that one day, we could have a new generation of SBK that feels true to the originals. Can't wait to see how the rest of the characters turn out! I wonder, can we get a couple of board designs in the next one? The art on the boards always had a lot of charm, and could capture a player's personality, so I'd love to see some of that.

[@jondenys2908]

Love this! I know this is only episode 2, but videos like this that go into the finer details of this kind of art, are soooo nice! Good luck as you continue the project!

[@kaneboylite5016]

This is like the best channel, its do incredible, I just love every project that comes out of it

[@Amakhekhe]

This is awesome!! I love Smai's art and everytime I see it I always think to myself that someone needs to hire her for a game reboot or sequal. Thanks for sharing your process and I hope this project goes smoothly.

[@Sambrostar]

Just stumbled upon this looking for the snowboard kids ost. This looks absolutely amazing, will be looking at the rest of your videos about your fan concept, I hope you have a function game one day!

[@flooidity]

This is amazing! I've grown up with the first two Snowboard Kids games and they're still two of my favourite games to date. It's awesome to see a project like this come to life and the progress you've all done so far is amazing!

[@3Dimentional]

My new favorite channel.

[@AlienoidNovace]

yes please. i'll take 50. You all knocked it out of the park, I'm so absolutely gobsmacked!!! No personal attachment to the series but seeing this project's progress makes me real darn tempted. Very excited to see where this project's headed next!

[@jp7621]

I just got Snowboard Kids again for N64 a few weeks ago and my kids and I are having a blast with it. I hope this project continues. Take all my money!

[@ARDIZsq]

I just want to compliment the bounciness of the blinking. It fills the character with so much more life than if it were a simple open/close animation.

[@kappa8837]

Wow you guys are a dream team! This looks amazing!!

[@g-starthefirst]

I really love how you are approaching the art style. This gives me ideas on how to make my art in the future.

[@LeonardoCollywell2004]

If you guys plan on doing more of this, I’m excited to see it! This looks like an incredible revival of the series!

[@triumphantcarrot5388]

This is an incredible insight into your development process. I appreciate this so much as an aspiring developer, its really motivating to see something like this.

[@SouperSaucer]

I've waited a long time for this, so glad you guys are still continuing it! Very awesome!

[@mitsuhoney20]

Omg how am I just finding this channel now?! I’m so hyped! I need this game! I miss Snowboard Kids so much!

[@sciguy819]

I'm a *huge* fan of Snowboard kids and love the design direction you took! Just became a patron, can't wait to see more!

[@spaceace9103]

It's really cool seeing the thought process behind things like this. You guys are doing a great job.