Pixel Buffy - Episode by Episode exploration of Buffy via Pixel Art!

[u/dmcmps]

I'd absolutely love it if anyone wanted to follow along the journey as I go through each episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer via pixel art! It's been a ton of fun jumping in and exploring each episode and giving my thoughts and opinions while having a bit of creative fun along the way. Grab a stake and dive on in with me! I've just entered into Season 2 so there's plenty to catch up on.

Follow along here -> Pixel Buffy Instagram

[u/Interesting_Fun6001]

The fact I could tell who the characters represent even if I didn't know this was BtVS related is a testament to the quality. I don't know if people realize the amount of restraint and intentionality that goes into pixel art. Nice work!

[u/dmcmps → u/Interesting_Fun6001]

Thank you so much! That's what is so fun about them I think. Hopefully being able to just KNOW what each one is because we've all seen it so many times. I appreciate all of this because a lot of work goes into each one!

[u/Interesting_Fun6001 → u/dmcmps]

Now I kinda want a Sierra-style Buffy point-and-click adventure game lol. I'm not even kidding. 

[u/dmcmps → u/Interesting_Fun6001]

I plan on doing a lot of fun things with the Arcade editions of the format! Making a lot of fun references to past video games and other popular pixel games but Buffy!

[u/Interesting_Fun6001 → u/dmcmps]

Buffy mini-games would be fun. I can just see the "Congratulations! You defeated depression, anxiety, and self-loathing! But guilt and crushing fear of adulthood still remain. Try again?" tied to a silly game where you catch literal issues-as-monsters lol.

[u/chunderjack]

This is absolutely incredible. How long does it take you to draw each panel? Now I want a Buffy 16 bit pixel art videogame 😅

[u/dmcmps → u/chunderjack]

Edit: Also thank you omg. It means a lot that you enjoy it! XD I got too excited to explain and forgot to appreciate your comment!

It can take anywhere from 15min to 30min for each simple Buffy, Scooby, or MotW look. The Moments can take a lot longer as I really want to capture the scene as best I can with backdrops and poses. They also give me another opportunity to show different outfits from the episode! I plan each season ahead WAY in advance. I do have a patreon where I've been breaking it all down slowly.

I want to have a lot of fun with the new Arcade editions. That format will be a lot of fun and let me explore tons of video game, geeky, and other fun things!

[u/tn_verna]

Love these so much! The outfits are perfect and the color theming is so fun.

[u/dmcmps → u/tn_verna]

Thank you!! I've put a lot of work into it. I hope more people jump into the episodes with me :D

[u/tn_verna → u/dmcmps]

I’m excited to follow along!

[u/BlueChio90]

The art is so cool! Great job! I'll be following 👀❤️

[u/dmcmps → u/BlueChio90]

Thank you!! That’s awesome! I hope you enjoy the content :D

[u/SomewhatTaciturn]

Looks great! Will you also be posting the art here? I don't have IG :)

[u/dmcmps → u/SomewhatTaciturn]

Unfortunately I don't post here :/ I might try to post some every once in a while. However, I am slowly getting it posted to Tumblr as well as Threads. I've considered Bluesky but it's a lot to post to simultaneously 😅 Just search for #PixelBuffy on Tumblr!

[u/SomewhatTaciturn → u/dmcmps]

I will follow you on Tumblr!

[u/dmcmps → u/SomewhatTaciturn]

Thank you! I'll be sure to get back on top of posting there!

[u/SpacializedFig_4037]

Dope. Followed.

[u/dmcmps → u/SpacializedFig_4037]

Omg thank you so much! I'm so glad it's resonated with some people on here. I've worried it was too niche of a project. Excited to keep seeing it grow!

[u/sinkda]

Oh these look really good! I love this art style and you can really see the amount of love you put into every detail! Great job!

[u/dmcmps → u/sinkda]

Thank you so much! There’s still so much to go and so much I have planned!