Kind words from New Frame Plus!

We set out to recreate the nostalgia of the past games as our main goal in the early prototyping phase. This video makes me happy knowing our hard work was enjoyed, and didn't go unnoticed. 

The first fight and the first character I animated for Punch-Out. This was where we spent the most time getting the animation style right. I worked on everything from the feeling of the impact to the timing of the tells, attacks, and knockdowns. This set the bar from the rest of the fighters.

Challenges: Taking iconic 2D animations and making them work in 3D while keeping their nostalgia and appeal. Getting the timing and posing to feel impactful, satisfying, and true to it's predecessor.

I animated and  designed King Hippo early on. We knew he was important for the franchise, so it was a good test for us. I also worked closely with tech art  on his rig.

Challenges: One of the most iconic characters in Punch-Out, we wanted to make sure we kept what made him unique.