Sonic The Hedgehog - Low Poly (Evolution of Characters in Games) - Episode 2

Sonic the Hedgehog has had a rollercoaster of a ride since the infancy of 3D platformers, but there is one aspect thats often overlooked, and thats how Sega used the limitations of their hardware to portray Sonic in a 3D world. How much has Sonic changed in that time?
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[@appleando752]

"Sonic Unleashed's model is the highest poly count" So that's where the frame-rate went.

[@kaexewires7531]

Yyyyyyup. Right in to his little Poly belly :)

[@thawkade]

@supersoniclegend It still lags on the Xbox version.

[@kawaiikitten3135]

I still prefer sonic unleashed modle to 06s

[@thawkade]

@@kawaiikitten3135I think most people do.

[@DualityEdge]

Kristofors Pelekais *cough* jungle joyride

[@Nixsy924]

I have an idea for the series... at the end you should put the lowest poly model next to the highest poly model as a comparison such as "This is where we started, and this is where we are now" sort of thing...

[@robokill387]

Nixsy924 the number of polygons is not the only thing that matters. remember the Mario 64 and Mario 64 D's models, for example.

[@zeldaguy8580]

"Started from the bottom now we're here"

[@caspertoaster134]

Maybe that could be at the end card

[@chadbroskii1324]

Nixsy924 iii

[@theGAMERofTIMEZ]

Nixsy924 A good comment? Where are the overused memes and/or unhelpful advice? (Then again, my comment isn't exactly helpful...)

[@sirknight69]

I have a weird adoration for all the models before SA2. Their low poly count makes them all look so cute, especially the Dreamcast Sonic and the Sonic R models

[@shirohimayumikira234]

Never will it bug you. (reference to the SOMETHING BUGGING YOU comment ingame)

[@ProfessionalGreifer]

7:56 engagement ring 7:59 *ENGAGEMENT GAUNTLET*

[@expressience]

_Engagement Shoes_

[@MaherandIbrahimsAvengers]

*Engagement scarf*

[@QueenofSilence101]

If Amy proposes to Sonic, she better damn well give him a gauntlet made of rings. Nothing less would be acceptable.

[@NintendoFan]

I still think that Kirby would make a nice episode. Since he's a ball, it would be interesting to see how many tris he had over the years. :)

[@NintendoFan]

I'm everywhere, my friend. ;)

[@nxwboostrr]

she*

[@plasma9706]

NewBooster Videos And More Kirby's male, though.

[@HedgeHominoid]

kirby's genderless kirby is only called "he" (in english) for simplicity's sake

[@SlashStrikeZ136]

No, that's a dead character and that character is UGLY

[@theoperr1703]

10:23 Beware the Hedgehog who speaks in hands

[@naif2geeked]

So deaf Sonic? My favorite Sonic form!

[@pixelga1962]

:p

[@ppmusic1322]

Theo Perr oMG uNdErtALe RefECEnce :000000

[@lolbytheundying8136]

Nice gaster reference

[@therockcims4166]

Nice

[@Jasoonian]

Sonic adventure DX came out in 2003, so the DX model is based on Adventure 2s. Not the other way around

[@barktrap]

*_Whoops!_*

[@Vashkey]

Im glad someone said this in the comments, it was bugging me

[@AidGum]

He also didn’t look at the differences between the Dreamcast and GameCube versions of the SA2 models.

[@Framed_Niner]

Were there any

[@TechBlade9000]

@@Framed_Niner yes

[@lesoccboi]

They're all asserting their polygon dominance.

[@traktor420]

Arts And Crafters Steals The Joke hemhem meemee, funnee

[@Knobster826]

Ploygominance

[@ilovecairns5181]

@The angry JoJo fan JOJO, THROW THE WIND

[@jeannielovullo8028]

@@Knobster826 mmmmmmmm yes indeed

[@FluffyPumpy]

*tpose*

[@bigboomer1013]

My favorite model is the unleashed model. Its super detailed and looks really expressive and has anyone noticed that unleashed sonic has lips? I really like that detail

[@spkultra5432]

Did you also notice movie sonic has lips

[@CTH1297]

Oh no nOT THE MOVIE

[@tonyt1616]

Hush Smash, Sonic Generations/Lost World did the same thing.

[@sonikkuzahejjihoggu535]

No gonna lie, I screenshot this comment and its reply section on September 23, 2019. This comment had 120 likes that time. The reply section had only 3 replies that time.

[@memesandstuff612]

same unleashed was the best model

[@XBlackMoonRisingX015]

I wish they had kept the detail on Sonic's soles from Sonic 06 in the newer games. Having the little Dreamcast swirl on him was a nice little touch.

[@aoifeoffaerun]

Where are your eyes seeing the Dreamcast swirl on the '06 soles? Those are rings gradually decreasing in size towards their center. Not the same as one line swirling.

[@Dianagibbs33]

Your profile picture....

[@Dianagibbs33]

@@katt1271 The person who posted this comment has a profile picture that scared the heck outta me

[@renamamiya158]

@@katt1271 I'm afraid to say but I do like the game

[@akieboygaming]

@@CTOACN He's just expressing his view point 🤗

[@Thebes]

I come back to this video just to see that delicious Unleashed model. Mhmm tasty.

[@flyingsalmons934]

Yeah so detailed

[@jollimaiahtacksworth]

Same

[@dreamieramune]

i don’t think that’s food...

[@carregando.7741]

@@dreamieramune lol

[@sams4054]

@@dreamieramune I think they had voredom

[@GenesisSoundLab]

9:37 The extra polygons in Sonic's gloves are for when he bends his wrists. It wasn't something that he did all that much until this game, and with the XBox and PS3 being more powerful than the Wii, the polygons would have been more noticeable in animation if they had left them out like in the Wii version of Unleashed or, say, Sonic Colors.

[@sherzanman1188]

Every Nintendo consoles are less powerful than Sony and Microsoft consoles

[@MadMario2401]

​@@sherzanman1188 SNES, (Maybe) N64, Gamecube.....

[@sherzanman1188]

@@MadMario2401 GameCube WTF!!

[@ANewTimeline]

@@sherzanman1188 GameCube was considerably more powerful than the ps2

[@ThinkAboutVic]

@@sherzanman1188 The NES was faster than the Master System, the SNES was faster than the Genesis, the N64 was faster than both the PS1 and the Saturn, and the Gamecube was faster than the Dreamcast and PS2 (but slightly slower than the Xbox)

[@Shubbes]

I think sonic unleasheds cutscenes are comparable to pixar level quality

[@user-gk6nt5gi5n]

Oofff

[@kharabros_real]

DAMN

[@innertails9584]

Me To We’ll Done Man

[@possibly_ben]

well i think the cutscenes were actually animated (or at least partially) by (former, i think) pixar employees

[@fernado0006]

because there fmv’s but good joke.

[@bobbleboo1669]

I've always loved the Fighters model. They perfected it so that the low poly model looks more like a design choice instead of a hardware limitation and I just love looking at it lol

[@andrewpeutherer]

1:35 can we say that this is the cutest sonic model

[@Dogstersanimations]

like a lil punk baby

[@IMAGINARYTree.]

Spike boi

[@m3x2007]

low poly sonic is best sonic

[@caroleh8494]

@Alfie England yes we can lol

[@Ollie.H-2301]

@@caroleh8494 no we can't

[@SpudChickenSaltedChips]

Doctor: All-seeing Multiple Hand Sonic God doesn't exist. He can't hurt you. *All-seeing Multiple Hand Sonic God: **10:23*

[@rebekahhearn2453]

Spud you are afraid of the all seeing sonic god your weird

[@whatheheck129]

Sonic is playing as Master Hand in Smash

[@3Guys1Video]

Lel

[@IMAGINARYTree.]

Dont forget that he t poses

[@irat913]

along with a t-pose

[@tuffmanchannel]

You forgot some models: -Sonic's model in Shadow the Hedgehog (I think it's the same as the Sonic Heroes version, though you didn't talk about it) -His model in the PS2 version of Sonic Unleashed (preeeettty sure it's kinda different from its Wii counterpart) -The werehog is still Sonic. I'd like to see it. -His model in Sonic Rush and Rush Adventure (I THINK they're the same? Not too sure) -His model in Sonic Colors DS (I'm sure it's different from the Rush one) -His model in Sonic Chronicles -His models in the olympic games (all of them) -His models in the Sega All Star Racing series -His model in Superstar Tennis (is that even its name?) -His model in the Smash series (Brawl, Wii U, 3DS, obviously) -His model in Sonic Generations 3DS. -His model in Sonic Lost World 3DS. -His model in Sonic Boom 3DS (I think SC and F&I have the same model) -Sonic Rivals/Rivals 2 -Sonic Riders/Riders: Zero Gravity/Free Riders -SUPER FORMS OF SONIC GOD DAMN IT I WANT TO SEE THE EVOLUTION THERE -More I missed If you want to see a part 2, upvote this.

[@AppleSlipper]

Sonic's model in Shadow The Hedgehog is the exact same model as in Sonic Heroes. But then Sonic's model in Sonic Forces is the exact same model as in Sonic Lost World.

[@nevandempsey9557]

Apple Slipper no it isn't the forces model is new

[@AppleSlipper]

Not really. Sonic's quills in Sonic Lost World and Sonic Forces are shorter than the Generations model.

[@nevandempsey9557]

Apple Slipper o. But that doesn't mean there the exact same model

[@pikalewter6974]

Tuffy you kinda forgot Lego Dimensions

[@scprivat9519]

Tomb raider, should be interesting, since it probably has the biggest difference between the first and the most recent.

[@ItssJorb]

Walter Comunello funnily enough Lara crofts breaks have gotten smaller over the games- internet ftw

[@ItssJorb]

i do agree with that.

[@cocojambooverheaven1623]

SC Privat It all started with pyramids

[@dandaniel445]

they added more polygons on the front if you know what I mean ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@zZiL341yRj736]

The evolution of trianglular tits.

[@BanBootlicking]

The more I know about Sonic Unleashed, the more I'm convinced that they used wizardry to make it. Truly an amazing and completely underappreciated game!

[@marioboi323]

Indeed. I bought the game when I was up in Galway a few months ago and it’s a good game. The werehog levels are actually fun (mainly cuz it was very stress relieving for me due to things happening to me at the time)

[@dittomario]

I literally love the way his voice sounds, it's very enthusiastic and makes me smile every time

[@ILikeSoda229]

Same lol

[@miles6261]

SA2 Sonic's shoes are unsettlingly large.

[@mcminer2011]

Soap shoes are supposed to be large. They resemble skate shoes like those of DC. But they have a nice little plate that allows you to grind on rails and stuff like an online skater. Main reason I know this is because I have some Soap shoes myself. Really comfy. I'd recommend.

[@AyliffeMakit]

Could be worse - in Sonic Riders his shoes are practically the size of his head

[@isaiahperez445]

mike miles Jesus Sonic stop going to Air Flight 23/ Jordan's

[@megafan1137]

Technically, Sonic's shoes weren't Soap shoes. Their official name was "Hi-speed shoes", which means Sega actually has the rights to use them again. I hope they don't, because that would only bring horrible memories of SA2 flooding back into my mind.

[@kronillix2735]

megafan actually no they are officially soap shoes. Sega sponsered it

[@danskelton84]

Low Poly is fast becoming a favourite show. Love it.

[@95accord68]

same. do ROBLOX

[@TokyoDrift456]

hurrdurrdurr, fast

[@CoolPlayersVic]

Charmx You have to be joking.

[@theblizzard8735]

9:22 in awe of the polys of this lad. *Absolute unit.*

[@sosasees]

-- Table of Contents -- 0:00 Intro 0:24 Sonic The Fighters Tris 1238 Faces 1238 Verts 657 1:28 Sonic Jam, Sonic 3D Blast, Sonic R Tris 286 Faces 286 Verts 189 2:11 Sonic Adventure, Sonic Adventure DX Sonic Adventure Sonic Tris 993 Faces 993 Verts 573 Sonic Adventure DX Sonic Tris 1993 Faces 1993 Verts 1093 3:33 Sonic Adventure 2, Sonic Adventure 2 Battle Without Upgrades: Tris 2788 Faces 2788 Verts 1485 With Upgrades: Tris 3090 4:34 Sonic Heroes Tris 2396 Faces 2396 Verts 1280 5:41 Sonic the Hedgehog (2006) Tris 7508 Faces 7508 Verts 3920 Sonic and the Secret Rings, Sonic and the Black Knight 6:50 Sonic and the Secret Rings Regular Sonic Tris 3572 Faces 3572 Verts 1879 7:54 Sonic and the Black Knight Regular Sonic Tris 3497 Faces 3497 Verts 1836 8:42 Sonic and the Secret Rings LOD Sonic Tris 3572 Faces 3572 Verts 1879 9:08 Sonic Unleashed Tris 19887 Faces 19887 Verts 10389 10:00 Sonic Unleashed Wii Tris 3862 Faces 3862 Verts 2124 10:41 Sonic Colours Tris 4900 Faces 4900 Verts 2580 Sonic Generations 11:18 Modern Sonic Tris 16173 Faces 16173 Verts 8316 12:12 Classic Sonic Tris 18150 Faces 18150 Verts 9294 13:21 Sonic Lost World Tris 16300 Faces 16300 Verts 8406 13:39 Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric Tris 9010 Faces 9010 Verts 4701 14:54 Outro

[@DJAX-THE-ONE]

This is so underrated

[@ILikeSoda229]

👏

[@thomasokyere3410]

It's so upsetting when the video ends. I love this series.

[@saikyomaster1775]

Junior Okyere yeah I get that feeling too

[@Larry]

Play the video on loop, then it'll never end!

[@saikyomaster1775]

Larry Bundy Jr nice one

[@AStartShow]

Hey guys, Andy here, sorry this has taken longer than expected to release, but things should hopefully be going back to normal real soon. Also, I hope to get the next Son of a Glitch out in the next week, finally! Thanks for the support, and thanks for watching! Andy

[@broto2853]

A+Start hi

[@amadan.]

hi

[@GamingMarine]

One of the first viewers. Hell yes!

[@FD-ug1vj]

A+Start nice video,andy

[@theoceandreams9101]

A+Start Hi

[@kurtdeleon4761]

10:23 Nobody: The one kid in your school that’s in a gang

[@imsimplycoldlikethat109]

*fake gang

[@thewitone8707]

@@imsimplycoldlikethat109 Some kids at my school formed a fake gang

[@briccanimations]

@@thewitone8707 DUDE SAME, I EVEN JOINED THE GANG FOR SOME REASON 😂😂 Don’t worry, I quit after a day.

[@RubyRoks]

I know this series and its episodes are many years old at this point, but they've been super helpful as i learn how to do 3D modeling. Particularly, seeing tri-counts and how things like hands and feet were modeled has been super helpful. Thank you :)

[@slamnkkkkkk]

I have a Dreamcast 2003 - 2019 And my Dreamcast is working

[@big_joe_8478]

Damn

[@poiberry8956]

Impressive But what about the tv game 6 made by nintendo?

[@user-bu5jy9ww4u]

I don't have a dreamcast but I have the 2004 PC release of SADX with a shareable link drive.google.com/open?id=1BFhAhVPHVlNwSZlRzvwGhMeaXsItyh75

[@user-bu5jy9ww4u]

@@rurururunin898 k

[@user-bu5jy9ww4u]

@sms he shouldn't have to ask in order to share something he wants to share

[@RatchetSprite1]

How come you didn't show the werehog?

[@szuetomytchereic5230]

Ratchet???

[@TwigEater67]

@@szuetomytchereic5230 no. The werehog form Sonic goes into in Sonic unleashed.

[@yourunclejohn984]

Ur Habibi! Whoosh

[@TwigEater67]

@@yourunclejohn984 I would do a Lenny face, but im on mobile. So have a reply as a replacement.

[@TwigEater67]

@@UltraCenterHQ don't you know this was a month ago

[@MFS_Is_All_Of_MFS]

12:16 Sonic the fighters: am I a joke to you

[@whatuh991]

*Properly

[@thatclipmakerguy9959]

Also yes

[@slc_]

*yes*

[@magepumpkin]

@@whatuh991it's still proper 3d tho

[@achaoguy1108]

13:15 me getting ready to eat

[@nayinsen3896]

Benny Duggan This is how you eat...?

[@achaoguy1108]

@@nayinsen3896 yes

[@Minuano2007]

Ok this actually made me laugh a lot. Thanks

[@edengao980]

Piggy fanz

[@traktor420]

*vore*

[@trupotato]

Ah, this makes sense. But Link is next, right? _...Right?_

[@tinogeerts8336]

I hope so!

[@KaiRuSantana]

Tino Geerts me too!

[@meinstaaken]

B-But Lora Croft... JUST KIDDING WE WANT LINK

[@masomn]

he HAS to be

[@kamekthefreakonfleek4007]

Just when I was about to comment about asking for Link I see this!

[@MrVernechannel]

I expected to see the Sonic models from Shadow the Hedehog, Smash Bros., the Olympic games, Generations 3DS and Lost World 3DS too, oh well never mind

[@e-scorts7485]

Mr. Verne he did say main series titles

[@Billyblue98]

I think Shadow the Hedgehog used the same models from Heroes. I mean, he still didn't mention it, but there's part of your answer for that particular game.

[@RWBYraikou888]

I also expected models from the Riders series.

[@Mari_Izu]

Sonic the Fighters and Sonic R are main games since when?

[@Mish_ioVA]

Mr. Verne Shadow the hedgehog had the same model as Sonic Heroes. I did expect Sonic Riders

[@DJUmi0710]

The Dreamcast SA1 and Unleashed HD sonic models are my two most favorite Sonic models. They’re just so good

[@DJUmi0710]

I also really like the Heroes model as well!

[@mirek190]

Low poly series is my favorite all of times on youtube ! Just LOVE IT.

[@GiohunteDiaz]

A video about Samus would be super interesting! :)

[@cin2110]

Giohunte Díaz yeah zero suit one

[@DiegoPalestro]

xD

[@diaho.]

Electri Fyer (Grammar Correction) In? Its "On" not "in" plus he asked nicely And you? You randomly pulled that comment. Note : You Said "Fap" But At the end you said "butt" you can obviously say "ass" instead , Bucko

[@mikeanthony3300]

Jesus the amount of polygons added to her bust and butt...I think the video might get flagged or taken down. XD

[@SparksterMorgan]

Cravis 3 i was just being a smart ass, i would actually like to see how they model things on Samus

[@knucklechuckle2794]

Reasons why people hate the Sonic boom design - Sonic's mouth is in the middle - His arms are blue - BANDAGES - Sega tried to male him edgy by giving him a scarf - SONIC IS SO FRICKIN TALL AND SKINNY - tiny split ends in his hair

[@red5158077]

Knuckle Chuckle The Scarf Was Based On Adventure Games Like Uncharted

[@loafy8532]

*why are the arms fucking blue*

[@OnefinityAnimationsTSF101]

But at least Boom TV Series fixed the model of sonic.

[@xandercreates6766]

I love the scarf and i dont mind the extra quills

[@mynameismmandimheretosay7979]

Sonic is so f-king tall and skinny period.

[@nathangamble125]

SONIC'S ARMS AREN'T BLUE!!! But his mouth being in the middle of his face is fine.

[@RealApple_BYT]

You mean Sonics arms from 13:43

[@traktor420]

**chris chan intensifies**

[@zendpixie]

i genuinely don't see a problem with either of those I don't think Boom's model is rage-inducing, in fact I think he looks pretty cool. Sue me

[@traktor420]

**laughs in movie sonic**

[@cosmicdoodles2992]

@frick i mean at least movie sonic actually pulls it off due to the "realism"

[@jadeuzufanclub]

“No other poly count model even comes close to sonic unleash “ Classic sonic: am I a joke to you

[@SteveCrafts2k]

Yes.

[@khumomasokoane3722]

😂

[@renamamiya158]

The polly count 18,something wich comes close to 19,something

[@OrionAltHist]

That design also looks a lot better.

[@charliekahn4205]

It looks like they modeled it in NURBS, converted to mesh, and didn't even bother to remove unneeded polygons. That's why poly count is so high.

[@bandanadeefan_accoutoutofu4365]

Tris - 9001 :0 IT'S OVER NINE THOUSAND!!!

[@Opentil10]

Kirby. Boom fixed your name

[@szuetomytchereic5230]

Vegeta! What does does the scouter says about his power level? -IT'S OVER 9000!!!

[@virgin2.076]

No

[@tarnkazsu]

RLY?

[@Nitro_0999]

*8000 get it right

[@Sergeantmajormario]

I actually spoke to someone who hacked into Sonic Forces, and they told me that everyone's models are literally just ripped from Sonic Generations, they just have a different Texture pack in them, except for Silver, he has his Generations texture on him in game, but his new texture can be seen in the files (Basically just a bit brighter)

[@sylveon64yt33]

Sergeantmajormario SMM noice

[@PesceRossoSenior]

But were sonics spines changed tho, cus they look smaller, modern sonic that is

[@cliffturbo2146]

Sergeantmajormario SMM I don't believe that. Sonic looks more like the sonic from Lost World.

[@Balefactor]

That's incorrect. Sonic's center quills on his head are smaller than the outer ones on the Sonic Generations model.

[@r543Blitzsonic]

Wrong, Sonic's is a edited one which was used for Lost World as well as Runners, it uses a similar spike design as Generations Classic Sonic, especially visible in 3d as the middle spike is higher up.

[@ARCtheCartoonMaster]

1:48 Ahh, it's the Hedge-Slinging Slasher!

[@ARCtheCartoonMaster]

@Alfie England Yep. :)

[@QueenofSilence101]

If I recall, Sonic Unleashed was originally planned to be the last game in the series. (That didn't happen, obviously.) With this in mind, it makes sense that the model from that game is so incredibly well-made. They wanted to "go out" with a gorgeous finish, and they damn well did it.

[@epicninjagameryt6884]

Source?

[@pablopelle7436]

Wait, what about the smash models and the Olympic models? With Mario you mentioned but not with sonic?

[@End3rBoy573]

Fire Pelle &the unleashed form in sonic unleashed

[@pablopelle7436]

climax True

[@SuperFroakie82]

Fire Pelle he also forgot the ds sonic colors and generations

[@Laekith]

and the werehog

[@natkatmac]

He was sticking with the main series of console games produced by Sega. Smash is Nintendo and Olympics is a collab.

[@nashew7732]

The 360/PS3 Sonic Unleashed model is REALLY good, wow.

[@lofineet5093]

Nashew ikr

[@cacomeat7385]

Nashew SU is a perfect example of a game with masterclass graphics and horrible gameplay. I hated it and still do. Then again I have a massive 2D bias for this series so that's that.

[@ikagura]

the boost gameplay was fine

[@gabrieltorres6633]

ikagura it was beyond fine. it was good/great very fun and a new interesting feature. can't say I truly enjoyed day time stages

[@LogicalMarcochip]

I love Unleashed so much. I love everything about that game, from the story, to the gameplay, the level design and the locations. EXCEPT the idea of Sonic transforming into a werehog, yeah that's pretty dumb. But I always thought the day sections always made up for it soooo... That game gets too much hate.

[@Nic_2751]

Man I love these videos it’s nice to see game characters models and how we’ll they’re designed

[@dunciflipz5132]

No wonder why unleashed lagged alot. The models were way to good for the console.

[@M4rtyMcFly21]

Seriously you covered Mario from the Olympic Games but not Sonic from the same game? Definitely would love to see a part 2 with Transformations and the games you missed.

[@Geck0GC]

This is the channel of the guy who narrated.

[@m1lkoil]

JaLuck88 same thing I said

[@backup368]

& Smash Bros.

[@yellowcapalex2825]

JaLuck88 You're right, we need super sonic & the werehog.

[@Saturn537]

JaLuck88 He missed Sonic's model in Sky Chase act 1 in the original Dreamcast version of Sonic Adventure. It might just be the Sonic R model again, but it would be nice to know if that's correct or not.

[@batteriesnotincluded7635]

You didn't do the 3ds lost world model or smash model.

[@M4rtyMcFly21]

VintageRobo 391 or Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games.

[@joecauthon2988]

VintageRobo 391 Or the Werehog from Unleashed.

[@Giratina3501]

Or the ds version of sonic colors or the ps2 version of unleashed

[@pickle-o1151]

As well as sonic gen on 3ds

[@granixo]

Don't you forget about Sonic Rush!

[@segymun1720]

5:00 Correction: the Sonic Adventure 2 model that you used is actually from Sonic Adventure 2 Battle on the Nintendo GameCube which has some differences from the Dreamcast model.

[@quintzeee]

watching this video, it really helps give a better look at the angling for cutscenes for the back of sonic's head. it's really cool

[@burgerbattle]

Sonic's got some dope ass shoes in SA2.

[@Opentil10]

a ten year old that is obsessed with the sonics shoes. Boom fixed you name

[@Kompressor808]

Classic sonic has more polygons because he is WAY rounder.

[@menacingthinker4322]

And his legs are shorter

[@traktor420]

HEY STOP BULLYING SONIC BASED ON HIS OLD PHOTOS! I’M PROUD OF HIM FOR LOSING WEIGHT

[@Kompressor808]

@@traktor420 lol

[@maude7420]

"Classic" Sonic is a caricature of the 90s Sonic, his Generations model is awful and we should get a Toei./Hesse inspired 3D model for him if they really want one

[@Virjoinga]

Sonic Adventure is my favourite Sonic game. I loved the Werehog, I understand why people didn't like it though. I played the PS2 version and that version was so different.

[@aahiljcat]

i think you're talking about sonic unleashed

[@ovenmittboy3671]

You mean sonic unleashed?

[@thetreblerebel]

Amazing now the blend of sprites and polys are silky smooth. I remember Virtua Fighter..at the time it was mind blowing

[@MultiTieko]

Where is the Werehog, Smash Sonics, Olympics, Shadow the Hedgehog, DS and 3DS models ?

[@flameosaurus1832]

I think the model for Heroes and Shadow are the same lol

[@TheBest-cs7qg]

Flameosaurus they are no

[@RackerTheRascalMashup]

THE 3DS MODELS have not been ripped

[@blossomingskies9583]

1:35 I find this model so darn cute, for some reason.

[@Laekith]

Same, it's my favorite

[@vohloo9797]

I thinks it's because it looks like an incredibly low model classic sonic

[@Ryroe]

I think it's because the proportions are so babylike. Like, for example, the eyes cover 3/4 of the head!

[@Amzsie]

Youre right, it is very cute!

[@TokyoDrift456]

was thinking the same thing when I watched the trailer for Low Poly

[@rudwork6931]

This was a great video, but I think you missed the Sonic Rush series. It would have been great to see his models from the DS handheld games.

[@south_island_hero]

The Rush models was the best model imo.

[@Dumbone.]

This video is so high effort and rewatch able. Like always A+Start;). Anyways, I hope for a 3rd part where you go into detail on maybe the rush 3d model or TDB's model. Maybe if its available, you could look at the one used in 3d blast (before it was downgraded for the genesis hardware)

[@furqanyousaf521]

is it just me or the small sonic in sonic generation looks really cute and adorable

[@prof.redwood9818]

He reminds me of a plushie

[@clawcakes]

no

[@peinacalvos3562]

Yes

[@SMD234WG]

furbythegamer 11 IT'S CLASSIC SONIC

[@joeyvg07]

furbythegamer 11 no its not you

[@GarArtStudios]

Loving these videos. Just a quick correction: Sonic Adventure DX released in 2003, so 5 years after the original. The GameCube wasn't even out in 2000. ;)

[@Poolie]

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[@CristianMartinez-rg9sz]

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[@Poolie]

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[@theflano23]

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[@Poolie]

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[@Arlen56_]

“Having tried to model this myself” Can we see it?

[@renamamiya158]

Yeah

[@Arlen56_]

LICHTBLUE SUPERSONIC but you’re not A Start..

[@renamamiya158]

@@Arlen56_ I said yeah to agree with you.dont you see that?

[@Arlen56_]

LICHTBLUE SUPERSONIC oh sorry, I thought u were saying u had the image

[@renamamiya158]

@@Arlen56_ no i dont but i love to see it but i dont think we will get it.but i do have a idea suggest this on other low polly like you said you modelt a sonic can we see it or something like that.then we will probely see it. Or ask on discord.

[@_stardustcolors]

Sonic R model: I'm not like other guys, I have *spatula hands!*

[@traktor420]

Reject spatula hands *evolve to sandbag hands*

[@TheChocolateNugget]

Do Link next and include the botw model :D

[@vohloo9797]

The game is still recent I don't think their is one out yet

[@d9vid799]

vic al there*

[@colewales9308]

vic al that's why he suggested it

[@ultimatecosmic6053]

vic al the model has to be out cause how is link is in the game if he doesn't have a model

[@VeenanNorvius]

dude people had already datamined the game like 3 days after it came out

[@fuckthisshitimout9503]

If Sonic has Spatula Hand, Sonic can make Krabby Patty in 1 seconds.

[@SuperThunderBolt2]

fuck this shit i'm out! Yeah, that seems about right considering Modern Sonic and Modern Spongebob are both terraphobes. 😒

[@diegodankquixote-wry3242]

K mate

[@diegodankquixote-wry3242]

What do you mean? 🤔

[@SplatPaintz]

XD that's so funny!

[@SuperNickvid]

fuck this shit i'm out! This comment should have 3,000 more likes. Super funny.

[@maxweII_demon]

And after all this you forgot Sonic Riders

[@ronnylightyear7150]

I believe he only went trough the main games, as by the end of the video he says that ''So as far as main Sonic titles go''. He didn't mention Sonic Riders because it's a spin off I guess, just like Sonic and Sega All Starts Racing and Sonic Shuffle for example.

[@hardcoregamer264]

He did sonic r so why not sonic riders I was looking forward to seeing the model

[@futabamajima]

@@hardcoregamer264 Sonic R's model is the same as Sonic 3D Blast's, which is a main Sonic title.

[@hardcoregamer264]

@@futabamajima yea well its not the same as riders is it and I don't care about that I never said I wanted 3d blast

[@futabamajima]

@@hardcoregamer264 I'm just saying that the Sonic R model is there as it appeared in a main line Sonic game, which is the reason why it's in the video. If the riders model also appeared in a main line Sonic game, it would have a reason to be in the video.

[@JoseGarcia-gp8ch]

Rest in peace a good series that is forgotten since this dude clearly doesn't care anymore about updating these

[@vgmfactory19]

Just wondering... Where were the Smash Bros. models? Or any 3DS models? P.S. Great video Andy!

[@Purple1222119Music]

I was wondering about that, and the Olympic Games models, since those were some of the highest quality models in Mario's case.

[@transorm987]

Yeah so was I

[@SonicTheHedgehog-2023]

I think it would’ve taken too long to find them and he had to find the correct Model files in order to show it.

[@MiniMangoIRL]

11:21 - Is it just me who's triggered from that space after the comma in the tri/face count?

[@phoenixrblx.4094]

TheJJGamer Me Too!

[@isaiahperez445]

TheJJGamer Me!

[@xenobladefan11]

TheJJGamer Me

[@lonelylama5222]

Most people would enjoy this but it’s even more fun when you are a 3D artist yourself!

[@javadk.9145]

Now for the sonic movie model. 😱

[@BC-so5ub]

That's gonna be awfull

[@helodity]

That feeling when sonic 06 was your favorite sonic game then you realize everyone hates it: 😕

[@zarnox3071]

Superkman23 That was the first Sonic game I ever played, and I hadn't played many other games before that anyway, so I had very little reference for what makes a game good or buggy as all hell. Personally, I quite liked the art style, especially for all the badniks.

[@Boomrainbownuke9608]

the gameplay is horrid but the design of some of the graphics are good. except dr.robotnik his design is really bad. and all the humans.

[@memezabelle]

Same i had that same feeling

[@drgabi18]

i dashed backwards on that trial of rings to seaside then fell in the water and gave the game cd back to my friend, fun experience

[@BlueThunderKeyKing776]

Finally! I knew I wasn't the only one! You, Superkman23, you get it! Thank you!

[@TheDrunkRobot]

Sonic's 'bandages' is sports tape.

[@kronillix2735]

TheDrunkRobot bandages, sports tape, same thing

[@kronillix2735]

Ryan James Bandages Sports tape They both can be white and they both go on your body. Nobody cares about elasticity. Nerd.

[@ZNemerald]

Keep on memeing my edgy friend

[@acommenter6476]

Controversial opinion: the bandages/ sports tape on the hands looks cool? Not on the shoes though.

[@JohnSmith-lr1ow]

Yet all of these look better then Sonic from the Sonic Movie

[@hypersonx7284]

i can tell that this comment was posted before the redesign

[@gamerjuice666]

"other Sonic model doesn't even come CLOSE to this one here" classic sonic has like 18,000+ in his poly count

[@randomyoutuber1896]

My favorite sonic model IIIIIIIIIIISSSSSSSS: Sonic 06! plz don't kill me

[@waifu_png_pl6854]

mine is boom but 06 is also quite nice

[@Bluedemons213]

The sonic 06 model looks alot like the movie design

[@declanmalone3350]

Random KZbinr it’s my faviroute

[@Nt_partlycloudly]

The game and the model are different things. The model is amazing, especially the shoes, but the game.... Well, you know.

[@tammid8423]

Mine's Sonic Unsleashed for the Wii

[@Vinpupx1]

An episode about Kirby would be interesting.

[@toafloast1883]

"first, we have a very low poly sphere" "now we have a slightly higher poly sphere" "and in 2004 they finally upgraded to an even higher poly sphere" "however 2009 takes the cake with the best model of them all being an even HIGHER poly sphere"

[@alexisandthestupidads7689]

Vinpupx1 imagine if he did and went over every single copy abilities

[@elischannel287]

Alexis and the stupid ads He would have to make like... OVER 9,000 PARTS!

[@chknnuggies]

if rather see one on link

[@pimpampet1696]

And he could do king dedede and meta knight and bandana dee to

[@memelordr]

2:04 everybody gangsta till you realize sonics eyes are off center

[@cumcockproductions6433]

Unleashed as a whole was way too ahead of its time lol

[@PlushieMaster]

That's actually Very True it was so Advanced for the Time it lagged on the PS3 Version

[@marnea1]

Sorry, but your timeline's a little wonky here. I'm sure you've already gotten this a lot, but Sonic Adventure DX did not come out "only two years after Sonic adventure". It came out quite a few years later in 2003. The first Sonic remake for the Gamecube was Sonic Adventure 2: Battle which came out in 2001, and used the same model as the Dreamcast version. I remember being very psyched since it was the first time Sonic appeared on a Nintendo console. Sonic Adventure DX: on the other hand was another few years after that. That's why it has so many (out-of-place) references to the Sonic X anime, which also came out in 2003 and was airing at the time. If Sonic Adventure DX had come out in 2000, that means it would've come out before the Gamecube.

[@RackerTheRascalMashup]

Remakes and REMASTERS are different

[@aheiiv]

SA2 Battle did not come out in 2001 though; it was 2002.

[@flaminginferno6641]

Also SA2: Battle does not have the same models, its actually mixed which models are better as SA2: Battle has higher Poly models, but several lighting bugs in the Battle version and several other issues such as inconsistencies and broken shadows in cutscenes have made the consensus that SA2's models, while slightly lower poly, are better in cutscenes and gameplay, lighting wise, and lighting means a lot.

[@radomiami]

Werehog: I exist... Lost World Sonic: Me too!

[@SuperThunderBolt2]

SuperPikachu Jexs But not Sonic with Lycanthropy. He seems to think they're two different characters!

[@isaiahperez445]

Kimari Guthre Imagine if Boom Sonic DIDN'T exist Sonic games would be better

[@P2xelN2nja]

All of the DS and 3DS Sonics: We exist as well!

[@handsplasticx]

Smash Bros Sonics: Uh, hey...

[@mynameismmandimheretosay7979]

I think he meant the 3DS sonic model

[@hollistered4780]

The Sonic Heroes model looks realy cool to me. A real treat for the eyes.

[@pinkjelly6014]

I LOVE the early sonic models!!!!

[@robinevans2977]

Hey man! Loving this so far! You gotta do Zelda next!

[@izikblu]

maybe he meant Zelda as in the series

[@ahabanama8600]

SLVA Music he means the legend of zelda games you fucking moron

[@robinevans2977]

Yeah, Zelda characters. i.e. Link, Zelda, Ganon, maybe even tingle. :P I'd wanna see Link first though.

[@Muekle]

absolutely one of my favorite shows on KZbin period.

[@raiverns9620]

Something to note, you cannot measure sonic's Model 2 and Saturn models in triangles, because both systems operated their polygons in quads.

[@CraizyMotion]

I remember watching this ages ago. Memories

[@silvercomet6782]

no Werehog model?

[@lkgaggiero8436]

Silver comet *I know, right?*

[@jonathanamalidosan5476]

Silver comet I guess he wanted to keep it consistent

[@skyguysZ]

I wish he did the Super Sonic Model for the games it appeared in

[@Twisted_Paradox1]

I was hoping he would do it but alas no.

[@faptimoolactos7423]

And Mecha sonic?

[@ImTrappedInTheInternetHelp]

I don't know what you're talking about, Sonic '06 was a *masterpeice* .

[@angelagreen5208]

Z E R O L I V E S L E F T it's also a glitch ridden, unpolished and flat out unfinished game.

[@no.idont.]

angela green dude it was joke

[@nickunplugged9791]

angela green wooosh

[@zombiegamer2477]

Z E R O L I V E S L E F T I hope that was a joke...

[@sewagesink]

I hope this is a joke

[@haydena5567]

Waiting for more episodes of this be like... Heck

[@mercontheeagle]

It would be cool if you did a part 2 after frontiers comes out showing the most recent models and also including any super forms or transformations for sonic. That would be nice to see

[@CeatureFreepy]

with spatula hands sonic can work at the krusty krab

[@ShowboxVA]

gagashark skidwurd

[@suchintriguingthoughts7246]

Don't forget the second avalanche

[@everythingyoucantouchandse6786]

NO THIS IS PATRICK

[@cold_soup_]

HE'S THE HASH-SLINGING SLASHER!

[@SniperJoeLieutenant]

The Shash-flinging crasher?

[@morshuthemerchant5558]

1.checked the subscription tab 2.saw this video 3.clicked instantly

[@noahmations1425]

I actually really enjoyed 06 and unleashed

[@blu3ntv]

cant believe this came out 5 years ago

[@1Thunderfire]

Great video. I find it interesting that more polygons doesn't necessarily mean a better model but rather what you do with them, especially looking at Sonic Colours with its very nice model.

[@ShowboxVA]

Do the legend of Zelda next! It has so many interesting games in 3d like Ocarina Of Time, and you could also include Breath Of The Wild in Wii U And Nintendo Switch!

[@Daintii]

there's no way to rip models from the switch

[@MERCHIODOS]

Average O Well he could rip from the Wii U since people already have

[@jalex777]

schoopy you can rip the iso for the games, not the switch, my buddies already ripped botw link

[@XDLugia]

Not many assets have been ripped from BotW yet, so it would be best to wait a few months.

[@boylogan1011]

schoopy wind waker too

[@whisper4379]

Needs a part two for Sonic to catch up on the models. :) Like the Olympic games and Forces, TSR, etc. Could also do an episode on Sonic's different forms like SuperSonic, Werehog, etc.

[@SuperDavidBrothers]

I'm surprised you didn't do Shattered Crystal, Fire and Ice, Brawl, Smash 4, or just wait till this year for Ultimate, Sonic Forces, Team Sonic Racing, the Sonic Movie, you name it man!