Look at it! Look at it! LOOK AT IT!

[Mount Wario]

 

[Doc von Schmeltwick]

In the Japanese version, they actually changed the sprites so that he didn't look like some sorta deformed frog.

 

[Ray Trace]

Partners in Time was a major upgrade in terms of sprite work, especially for Bowser.

 

[Mcmadness]

In the Japanese version, they actually changed the sprites so that he didn't look like some sorta deformed frog.

I don't think I've seen the Japanese version.

*googles*

Welp

 

[Mount Wario]

 

[Mcmadness]

Nope, no thank you.

 

[J-Yoshi64]

Oh no. He's naked, shell-less, and he has no eyebrows. 0/10, would not view again.

 

[Doc von Schmeltwick]

He has his plastron though, that's part of the shell....

Anyways,

see? Not a deformed frog.

 

[Mcmadness]

still too small for my tastes

 

[Mount Wario]

 

[Doc von Schmeltwick]

The Boo (Diddlies) look more accusatory than scared, to be honest.

 

[Mount Wario]

Ahhh people complaining about DK's model in Mario Kart DS when this exists.

 

[LeftyGreenMario]

I love how the bracelets are just part of the skin.

 

[Doc von Schmeltwick]

People shouldn't complain about MKDS models. They're on a low-res screen, and meant to be seen from a distance from the back. A hi-res model would be a massive waste of resources.

 

[Ray Trace]

People should complain, because it's still extremely hideous and it's fun to remark how hideous they are. People post lod models in this thread, and while they do functionally have a purpose, doesn't stop them from being a bit trainwreck representation of the character.

Also, btw, in comparison, Mario Party DS and Super Mario 64 DS have far better 3D models of Bowser than Mario Kart DS.

 

[LeftyGreenMario]

Meh I have seen better models on the N64.

 

[Doc von Schmeltwick]

Also, btw, in comparison, Mario Party DS and Super Mario 64 DS have far better 3D models of Bowser than Mario Kart DS.

Yeah and the former has like that camera game, and as such, they are intended to be seen from close-up from the front. Unlike MKDS. Context matters.

 

[Mount Wario]

What the hell is this kart design?

 

[Doc von Schmeltwick]

A blessing. That's what it is.

 

[Koops]

I got two words for ya: Yoshi bike

Although it ain't as creepy as this...

 

[LeftyGreenMario]

Yoshi's endless vanity as he has a boat, roller coaster, helicopter, and even an entire racetrack in his liking.

 

[Ray Trace]

Yeah and the former has like that camera game, and as such, they are intended to be seen from close-up from the front. Unlike MKDS. Context matters.

I don't agree because another example racing game, Diddy Kong Racing DS, as bad as that game is, still has far better character models than Mario Kart DS. It probably has nothing to do with what you're saying and almost entirely about preserving framerate, because I think DKRDS ran at 30 while MKDS ran at 60.

 

[Uniju]

mario kart games all had hideous models compared to other games of their console up until mk8

 

[Ray Trace]

Their models aren't as jarringly hideous, but they're still considerably lower quality than their competitors.

Besides, map design is what the devs focus on mostly rather than character models. In terms of environment, Mario Kart Wii was okay for a Wii game.

 

[Doc von Schmeltwick]

Let's not forget that the first MK game to use in-game renders for its characters was DD; the previous games used sprites, with 64 and SS being the pre-rendered type.

Also, Yosh can transform himself into a motorcycle in YWW.