Finally a video on Sonic’s various models throughout the years, because it’s always been apparent they’ve been always tweaking his proportions until unleashed

@gunman8452

27 күн бұрын

A+Start made a video about this years ago though

@aeronjohntolosa1517

27 күн бұрын

​@@gunman8452 but that video only caught up to lost world

@Sonic-q6i

26 күн бұрын

He's missing the newer and older ones too the newer ones are dream team sonic. Prime sonic and movie sonic and for the old ones he forgot black knight and secret rings

@BendyCrates

26 күн бұрын

​​@@Sonic-q6i yeah because at the time of the video being made it was when Forces was the latest game. And he covered the knight models in that video for the wii.

@Sonic-q6i

26 күн бұрын

@@BendyCrates the first part of what you said made no sense because frontiers sonic is in here and b there's no other sonic videos on his channel rn

The first attempt in making a 3D sonic model is from Sonic The Fighters arcade game. It's a really neat looking model and a really great first attempt :)

@shreyashishmitra6196

28 күн бұрын

Yeah exactly as you can even see the 5 fingers of sonic and even more detailed.

@Ivan210bluboi

28 күн бұрын

I mean, that was on SEGA AM2 arcade machines instead of a 32 bit console that was made to run 2D games , of course it's going to look better. It's actually one of my favourite Sonic models, it looks really good

@ItYaBoiGreen

27 күн бұрын

Wrong the first 3d playable sonic model is from a game called Christmas nights which was a demo of the game nights into dreams the game includes a 3d sonic

@Ivan210bluboi

27 күн бұрын

@@ItYaBoiGreen Wikipedia says Chrismas Nights into Dreams came out december 96 while fighters came out in june 96 so unless the wiki is wrong you tell me

@ItYaBoiGreen

27 күн бұрын

@@Ivan210bluboi I was hacked by the demon sonic!!!!!

Low-poly Sonic is great. I love the Sonic Mania 3D model from the special stages

People say the short quills started in Sonic Forces but in reality it started with Runners and Lost World. The have been using short-quills for over a decade

@omarawilson2853

24 күн бұрын

And it looks worse but they won’t stop

@antdawgjr

24 күн бұрын

@@omarawilson2853 for no reason at all. Like the CGI in every game, as you know, has long quills but not during gameplay.

@omarawilson2853

24 күн бұрын

@@antdawgjr idk why they ever changed his model. The last one in Gens was so well done.

@antdawgjr

23 күн бұрын

@@omarawilson2853 They’re trying to make him look more like Classic Sonic but since that isn’t truly stated, I really don’t see why they would do that. A modernized Classic Sonic would be cool because it would look like the adventure games and show maturation between eras… but a Classic Modern Sonic would like wearing old clothes that don’t fit you anymore.

@omarawilson2853

23 күн бұрын

@@antdawgjr couldn’t have said it better myself

you forgot the first ever 3D model of sonic, its pretty impressive if you see it, its from sonic the fighters

@longsway91

27 күн бұрын

Aka the perfect sonic model

@Suaj222

25 күн бұрын

@@longsway91 fr

@inversewheel3558

25 күн бұрын

Actually his first 3d in game model is from nights into dreams Christmas sonic

@lemon5000-tj6nv

23 күн бұрын

@@inversewheel3558nope, fighters predates Christmas nights by a couple months

Best Sonic model: dark blue, long sharp quills.

Sonic's model in Super Smash Bros Brawl has always been my favorite in game model. I feel like he's perfectly proportioned, and he rocks such fluid and expressive facial and general movement animations. He's got more of that 'edge' to his face with his pronounced brows, which I've always loved.

@lemon5000-tj6nv

23 күн бұрын

Rio 2016 is a pretty good model too

By the way, the reason that the model for fronteirs has no texture shading is because the hedgehog engine 2 has real-time lighting and doesnt rely on texture baking

Main difference between the Unleashed and Generations is parts like the socks losing extra polygons

I wish someone would take Sonic Adventure 2’s Sonic and just update it while keeping the proportions as-is. I love the SA2 look for sonic so much

@Insidious_NX

27 күн бұрын

I believe there's a Generations project aiming to do something very similar.

@sopapopp

26 күн бұрын

yeah i love the proportions in SA2. i really love how they did the textures in that game too. although my favorite look is Shadow 05. idk why but i just really like the way the characters look there

@mediamuncher69

25 күн бұрын

Same

@unkownuser3851

20 күн бұрын

This might be autists levels of oberservation, but I think I can put into words why Sa2 Sonic is peak, such as the bottom two spikes curl more downwards and are a bit longer than the top spikes, the spikes themselves becoming pin-point sharp near the end, the eyebrows being emphasized, the limbs being noodlehose that get thicker down the limbs, and the pot belly only being "oblongated" and not lanky. The bottom spikes curving downwards and having a pin point end instead of being erect like in heroes or unleashed, fit for long spikes Sonic especially. Drawn him with those proportions and he looks incredible.

It wasnt covered in this video but the models from sega superstars is absolutely peak. Its like a blend the sa2 face and proportions with the sonic heroes design and it works so well. Shadows model from that game as well is so good as an updated version of his sa2 look with his mean eyes and round body

The 06 .model. was Good Great If Used Correctly In-game

@lemon5000-tj6nv

23 күн бұрын

P-06 carries the 06 models so hard, always thought they looked bad until seeing p-06

Iove that you showed off sonic's model from sonic 4 episode 2 not many people do

Skipped over the Sonic the Fighters model. The best classic era model. Criminal

Take a drink everytime he says "Sonic."

The SA2 model is actually the SA2 Battle model, which has mroe polys than DC, like rounded ears.

minus the couple missing models, gud video now you gotta compare all the super sonic models lmao

@ContentFreeTime

26 күн бұрын

Thanks! If I can find the downloads for the super sonic models I would love to do this

Sonic 3 title screen model solos all of them

Ah, yes. The ultimate sonic model shodown of ultimate destiny.

You missed the Sonic Jam model and used the SA2B model for comparison which has a lot more polygons than the normal SA2 version SADX model is also missing Nonetheless the video was pretty entertaining. Keep up the good work

@SuperSonicJammer

27 күн бұрын

The sonic Jam model is the same as the 3d blast Saturn special stage model

@MJGaming57_REAL

27 күн бұрын

Sa2 dc model my beloved

@supersmashmaster43

22 күн бұрын

I think that is the normal SA2 model cause he has a bigger stomach compared to battle and his fingers are rounder in battle

This is missing several models sadly but still cool

The Adventure 2 model you have here is the one from Adventure 2 Battle. It's a different model than the one used in the Dreamcast game. An easy way to tell is by looking at the ears.

@supersmashmaster43

22 күн бұрын

It looks like a mix between both, the head from SA2B and the body from SA2

@NickGoblin

21 күн бұрын

@@supersmashmaster43 Where tf did he get this from? Lol. Def not an accurate measure of poly count

Sonic schoolhouse is peak

I think this video suffers somewhat for taking the models resource rips at face value rather than taking into account how they looked on original hardware. Some of the comparisons you make here are outright wrong because the rips you're using are somehow broken or otherwise just kinda suck. There's also the fact that you didn't take into account the different versions of the Adventure games; using only the Dreamcast SA1 model and not the GameCube one, while also oddly enough using only the GameCube model for SA2 and not the Dreamcast one. It'd be interesting to see you actually compare them.

SA1 and 2 models will always be my favorite.

I believe the mobile versions of Sonic 4 use different models from the console releases, the model you have is more than likely from the PC version

you know whats funny, i updated the 3D blast rip right after you uploaded this to have the proper close up hands. he doesnt actually have separate thumbs. oopsies.

@GigglyMan42069

27 күн бұрын

also, for his nose, for some reason when i export him the specular is way too high. just go into the materials menu and turn it down. also, remember to change the color management to standard.

@ContentFreeTime

26 күн бұрын

Are you the one who uploaded the model on the Models Resource? If so, thank you! I'm having trouble finding it now. Is it down?

@GigglyMan42069

5 күн бұрын

@@ContentFreeTime i had it taken down so i could do a complete update to it.

Sonic adventure 2 and Sonic 06s models are by far my favorites.

Sonic Adventure 2's model (original, not the round ear SA2B version shown here) will always be the best in terms of proportions and overall aesthetics, color, personality, et cetera. If they took this model and upped the polygon count to current levels, there would be no contest. Especially with the Soap shoes, including the blinking green "light speed" heels. Best shoes in the series.

@unkownuser3851

17 күн бұрын

Sa2 model is so peak ngl, that's how you do a long spine Sonic right.

This video makes me feel like... C H I L L I D O G

My fav is also SA2, it has the most personality

Thing is with the Sonic R model not having the shading in the textures is because the Saturn version of Sonic R has the polygons fade in instead of pop in and the shading textures were separate to allow their technique. Tl; dr: Travelers Tales are programming wizards

I’ve never seen the Chronicles model up close and my first reaction was Plankton’s “OH MY GOODNESS”

06 designs >>>>> any other choice. Sorry not sorry facts are facts, move along gentlemen

@MuhammadIbrahim-hp4ld

3 күн бұрын

FINALLY SOMEONE HAS THE BALLS TO TELL THE TRUTH (he looks way cooler with dem long spines)

2:21: The Saturn version of Sonic R also came out in 1997 and uses very similar models to the pc version

Pretty sure that Sonic Adventure 2 model is the updated one from SA2Battle on the GameCube not the original Dreamcast version

@mohamedrahmouni4362

26 күн бұрын

Yup

He's doing it. he's beginning to believe

Actually theres something you should know about sonic 4 episode 2, the model actually is different depending on of your on console or mobile. You dont really have to look that closely, but sonic looks wayyyyy more angular on mobile. Also the olympics and storybook games also have some unique models that should be looked at!

You forgot storybook sonic also I love how this whole video he was just glazing sa2 until unleashed

The Generations model is almost identical to the Unleashed model but is a little more efficient with its polygon count

The Sonic Adventure 2 model is from the GC battle version and not og

Rio 2016 olympics is missing, it’s a great model Sonic’s face is is built with a circle in mind He as the muzzle cure He has well defined eye brows He as the little curved w bump in between both brows His quills are long but not too long, and more importantly they’re curved and sharp All of this was what goes into yuji uekawa’s artwork of sonic

kinda wish you covered the sonic smash bros models, the brawl one is one of my favorites, the Wii U and ultimate models are not my favorites tho lol

SA2’s models will always be so damn perfect to me. I love how expressive they all look and how much personality they have. I also love the 06 model.

Some models you missed: Sonic The Fighters, Adventure DX, Rush Adventure, Shadow The Hedgehog (it had some updates to the model)

9:36 nah that's the only point that I totally disagree with, the shoes in 06 better bring the feeling of Sonic running at the speed of sound

you forgot Sonic The Fighters, otherwise, good video.

@maximyllion

27 күн бұрын

saturn colors are my favorite on sonic, man.

@ContentFreeTime

26 күн бұрын

Thanks!

@maximyllion

23 күн бұрын

@@ContentFreeTimeno problem! stf models aren't on modelers resource, so i can understand why he wasn't in this video!

11:36 There’s also something more noticeable is that Sonic 4 model from both Ep1 and Ep2 have a smaller body.

Why did you skip the Wii models? They had some of the most unique designs out there!

@ContentFreeTime

18 күн бұрын

Honestly? I couldn't tell you what I was thinking.

I was hoping dream teams model was here lol, it’s a great model

Common misconception. Sonic isn't meant to be taller. He just looks taller because his design proportions him differently. So people just assume he's taller without scale. Sonic Generations onward only portrays Classic Sonic shorter because fans view him as such.

If the Adventure 2 and Unleashed models were mixed together, then it'll be the best one. Have the Unleashed model as the base with the darker blue and longer quills from Adventure 2 and slap on the Soap Shoes and level up items would be perfect.

@ContentFreeTime

26 күн бұрын

yesssssssss

@lemon5000-tj6nv

23 күн бұрын

So Rio 2016 sonic but with sa2 accessories

6:42 I Have Never Heard Anyone Call "Akira Toriyama Sonic CD" To "Toei Sonic"

The First Model In The Video Is From The Directors Cut edition but not in the original 3D Blast

Sonic Unleashed has the most triangles doesn’t it and has the most realistic materials and softer materials as well I don’t really know any other models that can stand a candle to the Sonic Unleashed model expect the Sonic Frontiers model and the Sonic Generations model

@lemon5000-tj6nv

23 күн бұрын

Rio 2016 olympics model, it’s the most accurate model of current uekawa sonic

How did you manage to import the models resource zip file into blender? Also good video dude!

@ContentFreeTime

26 күн бұрын

Thanks! All you should need to do is import the .dae or the .obj file from the zip into Blender and it should take care of the rest.

4:52 optimization

Cool vid

@ContentFreeTime

26 күн бұрын

Thanks!

Can you please change the image interpolation from linear to closest Other than that love the video

@ContentFreeTime

26 күн бұрын

Thanks! Is that an option in Blender? Apologies, I have very little experience with the program tbh.

the 3D blast one was in sonic jam

They keep focusing on changing his model (unleashed was perfect) when they should be focusing on making good games

Sega Superstars, and to a lesser extent Heroes and the Storybook games are by far my favorites, followed by SA2 and a soft spot for SA1's cute little face (sadly you didnt show Superstars or Secret Rings/Black Knights) It's the face shape for me The way the muzzle curves around the bottom of the eyes accentuating that round shape like in his original design and artwork, rather than the muzzle being a consistent shape and cutting the eyes into more of an arch with a flat bottom like the "Modern Sonic Model" does. There's some other stuff I don't like about the models post-Unleashed, but I already wrote enough So while you were wrong imo when you said he's basically looked like Heroes ever since, I wish what you said WAS true, because I really can't stand the "Modern Sonic" model post-Unleashed. Marza did a great job with it, but it's far from my favorite design, and Sega hasn't put the same effort Marza did into animating it well since then either

Unleashed and sa2 are by faaaaar the best

Sonic Rush is probally the best model, since the Eyes are thinner and the Tan color, Great!

It's insane how games can run with THIS much detail (talking from Unleashed onwards) like more or less 20000 triangles in JUST a single model! Like I'm curious about how many polygons are on screen during Metropolitan Highway in Sonic Forces. Like a million or something? And the game runs at full speed without any type of slowdown etc. Modern hardware is so powerful!! Plus I have some requests if you don't mind: - Sonic The Fighters model (everyone else's requesting this one too.) - Storybook models - Boom models (I've seen the Dash 2 models don't look that bad and I'm curious to know how many polygons it has since 4EP II has more or less the same count as Gens) - Sonic Frontiers Switch (I've heard they lowered the poly count on the Switch port) - Sonic Lost World (both 3DS and Wii U/PC) - Sonic UnWiished and... UnPS2iished?? (The models from the Wii and PS2 versions compared) - Sonic Dash - Sonic 4 ep I - A comparison between the DC and the GCN models from the adventure games And I hope you're doing a Classic Sonic video too. (Yes, Ik the first ones are C.Sonic, but I mean the whole video around him.) The most impressive moments to me were: - Comparing Adventure 1 to R - Comparing 06 to Unleashed - Looking at the polygon count for the Unleashed + games - Seeing how good Colors Ultimate looks with less than 15000 polygons to the modern models - Chronicles Sonic looks ugly but I must admit that I was surprised by the poly count. I always thought it was less than Rush!! Plus I'm very curious about the Sonic DS tech demo model. It's the highest quality DS model I've ever seen and it looks almost if not exactly as good as the SA2 model!!! Btw good job with the video, It's so much interesting!

@vittosphonecollection57289

21 күн бұрын

Thx for the heart!

Also SA2 model peak. Heroes and all the models similar to it like the Unleashed model onward don't really make his hair look good. It looks too long. And when they shorten it, it looks too short. And that's because it doesn't curve as much as in SA1 and 2. They make Forces/Frontiers Sonic look more like Classic Sonic in a sense, which isn't a bad thing since that IS his original iconic design, but he doesn't actually look like Classic Sonic. The problem is that he just starts to look generic. SA2 Sonic has style.

11:22 Sonic 4 ep 2 Was not made for mobile, it was originally made for Xbox 360, Wii, and I think it was made for PS3? i don't know. the Mobile version's model is a lot more low poly and you can notice just by playing it on mobile.

My favorite Sonic model is the Heroes models. Also you skipped a lot of other models such as the 3DS version s of Generations, Lost World and lost world 3DS, Runners, original Sonic Colors model etc

Personally, I would rather have the very deep blue, or the pale blue from sonic 1, i dont like the newer in between attempts.

Can you do with Mario models throughout the years?

You should do a Mario model showdown

Now do Eggman

best motle is polygon from 1997

Isn't Sonic Forces supposed to come after Sonic Colors?

@ContentFreeTime

13 күн бұрын

For the originals, yes, but I think it was the Sonic Colors Ultimate model

You forgot Sonic The Fighter and Chrismas NiGHTs Sonoc models

sonic 3d blast doesnt actually use models but sprites, so idk where that first model is from. might be from jam

@MilesReset

27 күн бұрын

Wrong. It is from the special stages of the Saturn version of 3D Blast.

Sega Saturn sonic gonna be in sonic x shadow generation

I like Sonic Frontiers model it better than any other model I love the hedgehog engine 2 they cooked with it ❤❤

Wasn't the first model of sonic in sonic 3?.(Yes that was a 3D model)

Where’s his Christmas nights Saturn model?

Every time you said 3d blast i cringed because it's the sonic jam model *edit* my complaint is null in void the jam model was used in the special stages in 3d blast saturn

You forgot the sonic 32x model for the unrealesed game sonic mars / sonic 32x it was also in this website

the sonic 4 model looks surprisingly good considering how terrible he looks in-game

Thats the gamecube adventure 2 model, not the dreamcast one.

Riders sonic was doing jumping jacks

Where is sonic the fighters

YOU FORGOT PEAK SONIC THE FIGHTERS MODEL

Hey there's one that you missed Sonic model. the Sonic rivals

Sonic 3D Blast 🤨 0:07 That's Sonic Jam/Sonic R

@OhMyPoBoy

26 күн бұрын

i think the model is from the special stages

@C4rvao

26 күн бұрын

@@OhMyPoBoy oh,my bad

What about the nights into dreams Christmas sonic model

SA2 model got so much style

11:02 this is the pc versions model the mobile version is significantly more low poly

Please tell me there wasnt a model for sonic and the black knight sonic, and not that you just freaking forgot about it

You Forgot Sonic And Mario at the Olympic Games ds model

What about Sonic Dream Team model.

sa2 is goated besides the rounded ears

Could you stop moving the Camera so often so we can actually see the models up close

Toriyama had nothing to do with Sonic CD.

@skp1706

27 күн бұрын

toei animation made the animation at the beginning of Sonic CD

@RinkuSonic41

27 күн бұрын

​@@skp1706it was confirmed to be Studio Junio, not Toei, although Junio did help a bit with animation at toei

@MilesReset

27 күн бұрын

He was referring to the "vibe" of both the model and the introduction of the CD, not necessarily Toriyama working in SCD

@Tronic-X1

27 күн бұрын

He mentioned that it might have been inspired and looked like Toriyamas work.

what about sonic adventure DX

You skipped over the adventure DX model and adventure 2 dreamcast version of the model