3D Characters from Pixels

I created these models as part of a project that modifies the original 90s' Doom games by replacing the 2D, pixelated art with more modern 3D graphics.

The goal was to adopt the original style of the Doom pixel art by identifying the characteristics most recognizable to the existing fandom, and translating those characteristics into 3D models.

The Doomguy

The Doomguy (a.k.a. the Doom Space Marine) is the voiceless protagonist and player character of the Doom franchise.

Original Pixel Art

I adapted the model style to loosely mimic the in-game pixel art of the original 90s' Doom games.

Doomguy Model

Includes meshes of the body, helmet, visor, and shotgun.

Triangles: 12.8k
Meshes: 4
Vertices: 6.6k

Doomguy Textures

Includes textures for the body, helmet, visor, and shotgun. I baked some lighting into the textures and then painted the details over that.

Diffuse Textures: 4
Specular Textures: 3
Materials: 4

Doomguy Animation Rig

Joints: 94
Influences per Vert: 3
FK Handles: Yes
IK Handles: Yes
Face Anims: Yes

The Shotgun Guy

The Shotgun Guy is a posessed human and one of the first enemies you face in the game. This model is very similar to the Doomguy which made this model relatively simple to create.

Original Pixel Art

Significant differences from the Doomguy are armor color, added gore, and lack of a helmet.

Shotgun Guy Model

Includes body, eye lenses, and weapon.

Triangles: 11.3k
Meshes: 3
Vertices: 5.8k

Shotgun Guy Textures

Includes body and shotgun textures. Same as before, baked lighting, hand-painted details. One material is for the eyelenses, which does not include textures.

Diffuse Textures: 2
Specular Textures: 2
Materials: 3