Every video game character you’ve ever loved (or hated) started as a rough sketch during early development stages. Some artists nail the appearance of the hero, villain, monster, or scenery on the first few tries, but designers usually go through dozens of doodles before reaching the final, definite look.
Check out this hand-drawn concept art from 15 popular characters and see how much they resemble their finished in-game 3D models.
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