How video games were made - part 1: Graphics

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  • Опубліковано 15 гру 2018
  • Re-uploaded my 2016 video that got my "How games are made series" started. I make a few corrections.
    You've probably spent countless hours playing games from the 8 and 16 generation consoles but how were they made? In this Splash Wave mini-series, we unravel some secrets about how they were typically created. In this first episode we focus on the graphical aspects of the NES, Sega Mega-Drive/ Genesis and Super Nes.
    How video games were made - part 2: Workflow
    • How video games were m...
    How video games were made - part 3: Marketing and Business
    • How video games were m...
    --- soundtrack
    0:10 Super Aleste - Amazonas
    0:40 Freedom Planet OST_ Aqua Tunnel 1
    2:00 Super Mario Brothers 3 - Akihabara Electric Circus - Maze
    3:25 Sonic CD - Tidal Tempest Present
    5:20 Fire Tripper - Salamander 2
    6:50 Dance with the dead - the entity
    10:45 Sonic CD - Cosmic Eternity
    -----
    If you want to support my channel, here's my Patreon:
    / strafefox
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  • @gtabro1337
    @gtabro1337 5 років тому +330

    This is one of these channels that I don't understand why it has a "Thanks for watching". No sir. Thank YOU for creating all these videos, it's so well fed to the viewer it should be played in actual university game creation courses.

    • @computer__eyez
      @computer__eyez 4 роки тому +9

      + 1 One Million
      and how this channel not have millions of viewers? (that’s insane)
      Keep pushing Strafefox, you’ll be there. You need to know - you’re channel is valuable!

    • @wesleyrogers6900
      @wesleyrogers6900 Рік тому

      Hop off of it will you!!!

    • @SAFIS448
      @SAFIS448 Рік тому

      True

    • @retropalooza
      @retropalooza 9 місяців тому

      That's bitmuths department

    • @TheGoatLocker
      @TheGoatLocker 7 місяців тому +2

      Absolutely, this answered the exact question I just had after watching a super Mario world n64 speed run. I was taken back and amazed at how they create a world inside a small chip. Thanks for the information ❤

  • @strafefox
    @strafefox  5 років тому +170

    I finally decided to re-upload this old video and correct the "18-bit" mistake :D

    • @CorrosionX4
      @CorrosionX4 5 років тому +8

      I had to search for it, I couldn't find it in your Videos page. Awesome video, when I was a kid I thought this shit was magic.

    • @creamdream5255
      @creamdream5255 5 років тому +6

      I love how much you care about your work!

    • @jiro4559
      @jiro4559 5 років тому +1

      I've heard that you can edit the video without reuploading now. Not sure if it's true though

    • @schoeffeur4762
      @schoeffeur4762 5 років тому +1

      Chase, your voice is perfect and the video is scripted extremely well. 👍 Please continue to narrate more videos. Love the 3D FX too! You all pull off the 80s vibe perfectly. Out Run baby!

    • @whathappenswhen4767
      @whathappenswhen4767 5 років тому +5

      I never seen such professional editing in all my history of being a youtube user. Amazing work!

  • @flashclynes
    @flashclynes 5 років тому +150

    Respect to the programmers who had to tediously cram games into tiny amounts of memory.

    • @Blackybrother
      @Blackybrother 3 роки тому +24

      And now they can throw unfinished games at us forcong us to download 50 GB+ day one patches....

    • @vladimirkuharik34
      @vladimirkuharik34 3 роки тому +3

      and make our childhood awesome

    • @lootnall9233
      @lootnall9233 2 роки тому

      some people still have to lol

    • @gay4pay882
      @gay4pay882 2 роки тому

      Respect? They did it to put food on their table, not for YOU.

    • @TheGoatLocker
      @TheGoatLocker 7 місяців тому

      ​​@@gay4pay882you are trying to say some game developers weren't passionate about their creations? Just dudes in cubicles essentially? What an L take. That they don't deserve respect for their contributions to modern gaming? The countless hours of fun kids and adults have enjoyed for decades? Weird.

  • @brunoss6969
    @brunoss6969 5 років тому +143

    this channel deserves more subscribers

  • @Aqua_Xenossia
    @Aqua_Xenossia 5 років тому +47

    That port of Street Fighter Alpha 2 was nothing short of a technical miracle- it’s hard to believe that they managed to get a game even the Saturn couldn’t perfectly handle, to run on a console that couldn’t perfectly run Street Fighter II in the first place.

    • @Qvmmy
      @Qvmmy 4 роки тому +3

      like they say "what nintendo do ,sega'nt"

  • @OSW
    @OSW 5 років тому +167

    Your content is incredible mate, your production values blow everybody else's out of the water. I hope your channel explodes in popularity. In short, a winner is you!

    • @gay4pay882
      @gay4pay882 2 роки тому

      Thanks man i appreciate that!!

  • @sentientmeatcomputer8097
    @sentientmeatcomputer8097 5 років тому +63

    📂Documents
    └📁Retro Gaming
    └📁strafefox
    └📁Bad videos
    └⚠This folder is empty.

    • @joechristo2
      @joechristo2 3 роки тому +2

      LDA amount of bad videos by strafefox
      A = 0

  • @RelativeStrengthFit
    @RelativeStrengthFit 5 років тому +32

    re-upload => re-watch

  • @poolsea6417
    @poolsea6417 5 років тому +19

    If this was teached at my school I would actually be interested.

    • @neemaadam
      @neemaadam 2 роки тому

      Instead of scratch and ms office applications all the time, lol

    • @MerkhVision
      @MerkhVision 3 місяці тому

      You clearly haven’t been paying enough attention at school because you should have wrote “taught” instead of “teached” lol. Unless English is not your first language of course

  • @kakyoindonut3213
    @kakyoindonut3213 3 роки тому +4

    Normally this kind video have at least 1m views, you deserves more

  • @jonathanscott476
    @jonathanscott476 5 років тому +65

    I'm amazed you don't have more subscribers, this is great stuff!

    • @SaltyRamen.
      @SaltyRamen. 4 роки тому +1

      I don’t understand it either.

  • @julito524
    @julito524 2 роки тому +1

    Why is this video free? The quality is from another world. I hope you are receiving the amount of money you deserve with UA-cam, since your video editing skills are unmatched by any other youtuber.

  • @triplehsheartattack8515
    @triplehsheartattack8515 3 роки тому +1

    The ending song... So many memories

  • @SirDoomShotgun
    @SirDoomShotgun 7 місяців тому +1

    At 7:51 it would've been funny if commander keen was playing on the tv. Great video, dude

  • @yoursleepparalysisdemon1828
    @yoursleepparalysisdemon1828 3 роки тому +1

    Bro I’m just in love with these vids with NES and SNES games
    *i must watch them all*

  • @linkmaster91
    @linkmaster91 5 років тому +5

    2 videos in the space of a week. Christmas has come early. It's amazing how devs back in the day came up with inventive ways to make their games better.

  • @IllBeDARNd
    @IllBeDARNd 5 років тому +15

    This channel is phenomenal. You should try to get a UA-cam series-deal so you can make more vids more frequently (and have other people to do the menial, non-creative bulk-work).
    The channel is infinity better than a vast majority of the bigger ones out there

    • @APRICEPRODUCTION
      @APRICEPRODUCTION 2 роки тому

      I agree the biggest hurdle is copyright though, any material that is copyright owned. Means he would need to apply for permission and copyright holders permission. The only issue with that is he would have to pay the makers generally in the process...

  • @theyellowarchitect4504
    @theyellowarchitect4504 5 років тому +7

    Re-uploaded, Re-watched
    10/10, as always!
    Even today, you still have the most high quality production in your videos!

  • @azforu29
    @azforu29 9 місяців тому +1

    That's awesome you showed Totally Rad for the NES. Wonderful graphics on that game.

  • @ryjoy
    @ryjoy 5 років тому +8

    I adore the amount of effort you guys put into your video and the clear efficiency of the script and voice acting. Watching Spash Wave reminds me of the joy of watching G4 so many years ago, but even better honestly. Thank you!

  • @carlossousa9413
    @carlossousa9413 2 роки тому +1

    I've never seen a channel with such production quality in my life. From the impecable written text, to the astonishing visual production (which is miles ahead of any channel on YT), to the incredible editing, but above all else the almost academic level of research into the VG industry at a time the Internet wasn't a thing and records were scarce (since the industry was much more niche than it is today). I am abolutely sure this series will one day be played at museums, and every university course will make reference to it. What an amazing and groundbreaking work sir. Congratulations and thank you for gracing us with your work.

  • @FiXato
    @FiXato 5 років тому +7

    Another hardware extension for the Sega Megadrive/Genesis that was placed inside the cartridges rather than an extension for the machine itself, were the J-Carts such as MicroMachines, Pete Sampras Tennis and Super Skidmarks, which added extra controller ports.
    Then there's of course the Sonic & Knuckles Lock-On cart, as mentioned in your recent video in the Sonic series.

  • @ultor7654
    @ultor7654 3 роки тому +3

    I'm always so speechless in front of such quality, such beautifully crafted video... Thank you so much Sir!

  • @ZenithMusicNet
    @ZenithMusicNet 5 років тому +14

    Nice work, this is broadcast production quality for sure!

    • @sidearmsalpha
      @sidearmsalpha 5 років тому +1

      It's sad that channels like this don't get the amount of subscribers or views that they deserve but millions of people flock to some of the most utter ridiculous crap that people post on UA-cam. The bell curve of intelligence is certainly demonstrated on UA-cam.

  • @JMLRecording
    @JMLRecording 3 роки тому +1

    production quality here is unparalleled on YT!!!!!!! Well done brosif

  • @Raveityourway
    @Raveityourway 4 роки тому +1

    Before this video I would've seen the Tower of Pisa level and thought 'Meh, they rotated the screen'. Now I just have my mind blown by how challenging it was to create these graphics, and the labour that must've gone into all of this. Great video.

  • @AnotherSchmoe
    @AnotherSchmoe 5 років тому +3

    Your videos are absolutely amazing. We are blessed to have you. Thanks for making these!!

  • @CorneliousRR
    @CorneliousRR 5 років тому

    INFINITE Respect for using Cosmic Eternity on your ending, I love that song!

  • @AShlaimon
    @AShlaimon 3 роки тому +2

    A NES cart still has better memory than I do.

  • @neoasura
    @neoasura 3 роки тому +1

    How humans ever came up with this will always blow my mind. Programmers are truly under appreciated.

  • @fredraputznik2313
    @fredraputznik2313 3 роки тому +1

    How is there NOT a million views on this?? Wow. Love the videos! Amazing work!

  • @allyg8846
    @allyg8846 4 роки тому

    Thank youuuuuu! My daughter picked "how are video games made" for homeschool funday today and your videos are perfect!!!

    • @strafefox
      @strafefox  4 роки тому

      Ha! That's really cool to hear. And great topic :)

  • @SP95
    @SP95 2 роки тому

    As a new generation game dev, your video is incredibly valuable. I always wondered how it worked. Big warmful thank you strafefox.

  • @dawne2780
    @dawne2780 9 місяців тому +1

    This is a super high quality UA-cam video. I learned so much and the cool visuals really helped to both explain things and keep me engaged. Thanks!

  • @SamuelCarrier
    @SamuelCarrier 5 років тому +2

    Great work as always!

  • @luizfelipenetto1314
    @luizfelipenetto1314 5 років тому +2

    Thanks for re-uploading! Really enjoyed and learned some new things :)

  • @kingdomkey93
    @kingdomkey93 5 років тому

    Lol, wanted to come down to the comments to mention how this channel is an undiscovered gem, saw that everyone beat me to it haha.

  • @tzellis
    @tzellis 5 років тому +5

    This is top quality channel, we gotta feed it more subscribers!

  • @MK90_
    @MK90_ 5 років тому

    The music at the end is just perfect ❤️

  • @3DSage
    @3DSage 5 років тому +6

    Brilliant explanation.

  • @PropaneWP
    @PropaneWP 5 років тому +2

    Impeccable presentation as always! Thanks for all your hard work.

  • @nickmiroli
    @nickmiroli 5 років тому

    Love the channel. Your information is always on point and your production is second to none imo.

  • @olblueyes7670
    @olblueyes7670 5 років тому

    The amount of detail and information in this video blew my mind. Great stuff!

  • @VinniePaz
    @VinniePaz 5 років тому +2

    Awesome video man 👍👍

  • @ctpomg3681
    @ctpomg3681 5 років тому +3

    Wow, respect for reuploading a video just for having a small mistake in it, also keep up the good work, these videos are great.

  • @grgmj1980
    @grgmj1980 Рік тому

    Why this channel doesn’t have millions of subs is beyond me.

  • @wtfbomb
    @wtfbomb 4 роки тому +1

    Another great episode! I just stumbled over your channel and I'm totally blasted about the quality of your content.
    Thank you!

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    @TheManCaveYTChannel 5 років тому +2

    Amazing video! Keep up the great work!

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    @ner0p 4 роки тому

    The presentation of this video is amazing, this channel is way underrated for the effort and dedication put into it.

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    @TheGeckoNinja 5 років тому +1

    props to them for figuring this stuff out and coming up with amazing ways to use it

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    Your hard work will not go unnoticed

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    @FaunoLab 2 роки тому

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    @BVRNERMVSIC 4 роки тому

    One of the best channel on youtube hands down, amazing production, narration skills and presentation.

  • @colonelsandwich641
    @colonelsandwich641 5 років тому +5

    Thanks for putting the songs in the description, it annoys me when UA-camrs put music in their vids but don't mention the songs in case you wanna listen to them. Also I guess I have an excuse to re watch this now :V

    • @StNashable
      @StNashable 5 років тому +1

      But what's the very first song?

    • @demoergo
      @demoergo 5 років тому

      Sounds like something from early Sega to me, but I can't place it.

    • @colonelsandwich641
      @colonelsandwich641 5 років тому +1

      First song is a remix of Splash Wave from Outrun, so you're not far off.

    • @demoergo
      @demoergo 5 років тому

      Cool, thanks.

  • @Gambit771
    @Gambit771 5 років тому

    Yet another informative and visual beautiful video.
    Looking forward to more.

  • @BigDippas
    @BigDippas 5 років тому

    Still killing it, your content is so far above the platforms standards its insane.

  • @ultor7654
    @ultor7654 3 роки тому +1

    Beautifully crafted documentary... So much quality, so much interesting detail, so much artistic sense. Sir sorry I know my post are boring but you are a true genius, thank you so much for sharing.
    Warm regards.

    • @strafefox
      @strafefox  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much! A no your posts are not boring! they bring a smile on my face :)

  • @jacklazzaro9820
    @jacklazzaro9820 5 років тому +5

    I just got this video. I didn't even notice that "18-bit" mistake

  • @stolasthegreatprince4166
    @stolasthegreatprince4166 4 роки тому

    Underrated channel. Amazing video, as always.

  • @exmosquito
    @exmosquito 5 років тому

    Outstanding video! The production quality and technical explanations were excellent. Why do you only have 50k subs. Keep up the great work.

  • @Sinn0100
    @Sinn0100 Рік тому

    Simply breathtaking...this was absolutely fantastic. You my friend have some serious chops when it comes to storytelling, visual flair, and musical choice. This is some of the best video editing I have ever seen.

  • @futureshock7425
    @futureshock7425 4 роки тому

    this video is amazing, makes you look at your favorite games in a whole new light

  • @samfrito
    @samfrito 3 роки тому +1

    Once again, your mindblowing explanations that are enhanced by your excellent visual descriptions. Please continue letting us in on the greatest secrets of our favorite games. Btw, love to see a video on the original Battletoads and Rare.

  • @Oscar-gx2yf
    @Oscar-gx2yf 5 років тому

    It's incredible all the ingenuity we take for granted nowadays. All these games may look simple or even "crappy" to today's newest generation, but a lot of innovative thinking and hard work was able to lay the foundation to so much of the modern systems we see now. Mind blowing video!

  • @AugustDreamScape
    @AugustDreamScape 10 днів тому

    Wow!!! Thank you so much for making this video!! You've answered one of my greatest questions in amazing detail & style!!

  • @captainnintendo
    @captainnintendo 5 років тому

    Fantastic and very thorough video.
    This kind of technical stuff always fascinates me

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    @lapislazulirecords9072 5 років тому

    This video and channel needs alot of recognition because the effort you made this excellent content

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    @siyahekran9319 4 роки тому +1

    Congratulations on the quality of the video. There is some real hard work and attention to detail involved. Thank you!

  • @brunosa200
    @brunosa200 5 років тому

    Amazing work as always!!!

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    @joesaiditstrue 2 роки тому

    Thanks for putting so much effort into these videos

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    @DungarooAdventures 5 років тому

    Your videos are amazing and so professionally done. Subscribed and tuning in!

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    Great video will share with friends.

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    @hakimESC 5 років тому

    The quality of the video and also its informative value is of the roof :-O

  • @ReneOque
    @ReneOque 5 років тому

    *Great nostalgic video!*

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    @MarioMario-jt7ld 5 років тому

    I know it's been said a bunch in the comment section, but damn is this channel under subscribed. Holy shit the quality not just in production, but the clear and precise information and the novel facts are amazing. I first watched the Link to the Past doc and instantly subbed. What a great channel. Kind of reminds me of G4 Icons but more informative. Thank you for the content!
    That song at the end is bananas.

  • @awaisfarooqroy
    @awaisfarooqroy 2 роки тому

    Ok, I have not seen any other video on UA-cam, EVER, that makes me wonder this intensely how much time and effort would have gone into making it. This channel and the creator are in a league of their own.
    Thank You Sir!
    Salutes ❤️

  • @DeniseNepraunig
    @DeniseNepraunig 4 роки тому

    Wow this is a really impressive video! Very well made, animated and explained. I am just starting out with NES development so this was really helpful!! Thanks!

  • @GuilhermeResende
    @GuilhermeResende 5 років тому

    best retro channel i'd ever seen.
    great content, awesome video edit. congrats, bro!

  • @GamerVentus
    @GamerVentus 5 років тому +3

    Dude this channel is gonna go far. Looking forward to being able to say I was here early

  • @BroskiPlays
    @BroskiPlays 5 років тому +5

    I learned something new :D thanks splash wave

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    @ognjenmilenkovic3050 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent work man, I love the video

  • @snakeoo
    @snakeoo 5 років тому

    I love your dedication man.

  • @briancherry8088
    @briancherry8088 4 роки тому +1

    Wow. That was extremely well explained. It seems so simple. I know it's not so... GOOD JOB!

  • @donvitocorleone9215
    @donvitocorleone9215 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for this high quality video

  • @mazuardimohamadam8254
    @mazuardimohamadam8254 5 років тому

    Thanks for the big effort in explaining!!

  • @arthurcarezzato5360
    @arthurcarezzato5360 4 роки тому

    Wow such a incredible vid!!! I learn so much, and it was so entertaining! Congrats for this awesome video!

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    @ronaldovindas3094 5 років тому

    I always wanted to be a programmer on the 80´s and 90´s and be capable to make those amazing tricks... Amazing Channel! I love it!

  • @mutalix
    @mutalix 2 роки тому

    Fantastic video!! Such high quality!! Easily subbed.

  • @SUPERFunStick
    @SUPERFunStick 4 роки тому

    I adore your videos and I really hope this channel never stops making some of the best, highest quality content not only in UA-cam, but in the entire world. Thank you guys for your hard work!

    • @strafefox
      @strafefox  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much for your kind words! Really awesome. I have a number of new episodes in the pipeline :)

    • @SUPERFunStick
      @SUPERFunStick 4 роки тому

      @@strafefox I can't wait! Your videos are amazing! Thank you for replying and your hard work!

  • @azmartins
    @azmartins 4 роки тому

    Awesome! Congratulations for the great work!

  • @CabaleiroFull
    @CabaleiroFull 3 роки тому

    Wonderful video! Waiting for Part II

    • @strafefox
      @strafefox  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks! And you don't have to wait any longer :) here's part 2 ua-cam.com/video/jqyC_S56B3k/v-deo.html

    • @CabaleiroFull
      @CabaleiroFull 3 роки тому

      @@strafefox awesome ty

  • @feeztherapgamer7728
    @feeztherapgamer7728 5 років тому +1

    I don't know why this video doesn't have more views. (Though it does have far more than mine. LOL) Your videos are VERY WELL DONE. I find myself watching them multiple times in some cases.
    Keep up the great work!

  • @Heffro2010
    @Heffro2010 2 роки тому

    It’s pretty amazing. It’s almost like old school slight of hand and trickery that would be used in live action play or magic performance (only in a computer).

  • @ThirdSpectrum
    @ThirdSpectrum 5 років тому +8

    This is so informative and you can tell a lot of research was done to make sure it was accurate. I wish more UA-cam Channels put this much effort into their videos.

  • @punchabunchabuttons
    @punchabunchabuttons 4 роки тому

    I will never play a retro game the same way ever again. You just changed my life. :)

  • @HowlingMoonCinemas
    @HowlingMoonCinemas 4 роки тому +1

    DAAAANG!!! GREAT CHANNEL!! loved the song at the end too!! 👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @johnpaulbernal
    @johnpaulbernal 2 роки тому

    Thank you! This is what I've been looking for 🙏 It's important for me to learn something new everyday 😊

  • @panache_mode
    @panache_mode 5 років тому

    This channel is fantastic! Gotta sub! Also thanks for introducing me to the song at 6:50 ... DAYUM.

  • @NoLootStudios
    @NoLootStudios 5 років тому

    Its cool to see what struggles game developers had when I was a kid! These are not obsticles I have to deal with my self today. :)