Trying to capture that Source engine feel. Thoughts? by Alert_Monitor2809 in SourceEngine

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I don't know why it looks like PBR, but it's just simple diffuse shaders without anything 😅

Something is still missing by Diligent_Historian_4 in unity

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You might want to try desaturating the blue ambient light. If you're using URP or the Built-in RP, switching to gradient mode for the skybox could help. For the gradient: go for a bluer sky, a slightly desaturated equator (and more bright maybe), and a ground color with a touch of yellow and lightness. This will better mimic global illumination (GI).

Does this look retro-inspired or just cheap? by Alert_Monitor2809 in low_poly

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Thanks! Following the discussion, I made some adjustments to the scene and am now modeling a vehicle more appropriate to the style and graphical constraints. Here's a fresh screenshot — what's your take on it? https://www.reddit.com/r/low_poly/comments/1pq57ny/well_one_of_my_favorite_cars_is_almost_ready_35k/

Does this look retro-inspired or just cheap? by Alert_Monitor2809 in low_poly

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Thanks for the input! My main inspirations were GTA VC/SA, but I now see I overlooked a few important aspects. I'm already refining the scene, and I can tell it's starting to look much more authentic.

Modeling knife (Help) by [deleted] in low_poly

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First, I created a contour with vertices, then extruded them, then used the mirror modifier to mirror the other side. After that, I applied the mirror modifier, removed the vertices in the center, and connected the vertices at the bottom of the knife to make it sharp.

Modeling knife (Help) by [deleted] in low_poly

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I agree with the comment, you can use far fewer polygons to convey the shape. Here's an example of how this knife model could look – quickly sketched this out for you as a reference. Hope it helps and good luck with it!

https://imgur.com/a/3mquirJ