My theme for this project is taking fantasy or medieval elements and incorporating them into a futuristic setting. I've always been fascinated by combining genres, and I feel that doing so makes a work much more interesting and unique than simply adhering to a single theme.
Artist: Yoshitaka Amano
Promotional artwork for the classic SNES RPG Final Fantasy VI, done by the renowned illustrator Yoshitaka Amano. The game is notable for being one of the first RPGs to depict a more technologically advanced setting remiscent of the works of Jules Verne and H.G. Wells.
Artist: Tetsuya Nomura
A CG render of the main character of Final Fantasy VIII, which featured an even more advanced and futuristic setting than its predecessors. It was also the first in the series to have a more realistic, anime/CGI visual direction, featuring stylized versions of contemporary fascion, architecture, and technology.
Artist: Tetsuya Nomura
Another character concept, also involving the female lead Rinoa. FF8 is unique in that its story focuses far more on characterization and relationships to drive its narrative.
Image 4: Bayonetta character concept
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Concept artwork for the titular character of the game Bayonetta. The game is set in a fictional european city, following a gunslinging witch who fights angels with heavily stylized martial arts. Every aspect of her design has a purpose, such as her animations, silouette, and even her hair, which she uses both as clothing and a weapon.
Image 5: Bayonetta enemy concept
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Concept artwork for an enemy character in the game. The character in particular is a recurring miniboss that mimics Bayonetta's fighting style and abilities. The enemies in the game all feature stylized angelic motifs, inspired by classic roman and renaissence artwork and architecture.
Image 6: Persona 3 artwork
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Promotional artwork for PS2 RPG Persona 3. In the game, the player is part of a paranormal investigation group, who fight shadow beings using psychological "personas" based off of mythological figures. At the same time, the player must also build and maintain relationships with their classmates, which allow them to create stronger personas.
Image 7: Main character and Thanatos
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In the game, all personas are based off of characters and creatures from various religions and mythologies, usually involving modern or futuristic elements. The persona depicted in the image is of the Greek deity Thanatos, which plays an important role in the game's storyline.
Image 8: Main character and AigisArtist:
Promotional art for the updated rerelease of Persona 3. The character in the lower right is an android named Aigis, after the classical pronunciation of the word Aegis, reflecting her protective role in the story. Much of the imagery in Persona 3 is meant to symbolize certain elements and themes of the storyline such as protection, preserverance, and sacrifice.
Art Sources
http://www.cavesofnarshe.com/ff6/art/?LowLim=80;UpLim=20
http://www.ffcompendium.com/art/8-squall-c3.jpg
http://www.ffcompendium.com/art/8-squallrinoa-a.jpg
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