Pixel Art #62: The Humans

I hadn’t done any art since May, so it was time to create a new addition! It’s typical of me to try to create “sets” of three pieces so any art that I put on my Instagram fits to their standard grid. I had previously posted a picture from Commander Keen and then a picture from Lemmings before that. So, the theme of this set became “Old Obscure Computer Games.”

The Humans was a 1992 puzzle game that looked and felt like Lemmings in that it tasked the player with guiding a bunch of cavemen to an exit by using their various abilities. It was the perfect fit for my set! I remember playing the game at a friend’s house long before our family ever owned a computer. I loved it for the cute animations, the challenge of helping each human, and because the only other game my friend owned was Alone in the Dark – which was too scary!

Below, you can see how I made my art – including the final product!


the humans game
After finding my template, I colored in the black background so I could easily see the defined shapes.
the humans video game
Our human’s attire was the only instance of these reds, oranges, and yellows.
the humans computer game
The browns and greens came next (with a hint of grey) – now we can see our guy!
the humans pixel art
The rest of the background and flooring came together to create our final product!

Thanks for stopping by to check out my art! Do you remember playing The Humans? Share a memory with me in a comment! What game would you next want to see some pixel art from me?

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Arranger / Pianist / Vocalist / Educator / Gamer

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