Which art style do you like more? Megaman X's or Megaman Zero's

[PhoenixAKG]

So Megaman X and Megaman Zero are both set in the same continuity, but have hugely different art styles in the transition between the series. Of the two art styles which one do you like better?

Megaman X's:

Megaman Zero's:

 

[DiipuSurotu]

The don't look too different 🤔

 

[dyelawn91]

I've always thought that the Zero series looked a lot more distinct and stylish.

 

[Jaded Alyx]

The don't look too different 🤔

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Look at Zero in both.

 

[fixurheartordie]

I liked the Zero series look but it didn't feel like Mega Man to me. X feels more cohesive with the original.

 

[Ada]

Can't stand those chunky feet on Megaman or Gundams. New Zero wins easily.

 

[Vex]

The don't look too different 🤔

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wot lol?

Megaman X series is more angular/bulky with more use of primary colors.

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Megaman zero series is is more sleek and rounder

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EDIT: OH god i love megaman art so much :_:

 

[YolkFolk]

Are we talking in game or just from the art?

 

[Lumination]

MMX is cleaner and easier on the eyes.

 

[TaySan]

Are we talking about in-game?
Mega Man X all the way.

 

[DiipuSurotu]

Look at Zero in both.

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He has a new costume in Z? It's still not much of a difference

 

[BasilZero]

Mega Man X easily.

 

[Nachos]

Definitely Mega Man Zero. Much more of a fan of the "jagged" line work, as well as the colors.

But I think the OP should swap out the first two examples of the Zero art style. I don't think they're even drawn by the main artist, which makes the comparison harder for people who've never seen either series.

Unless the thread is about character design, which is completely different from art style.

 

[Worldshaker]

X and it's not even close.

 

[Fulminator]

MegaMan Zero for sure.

i don't like the chunkiness of the X characters.

 

[mute]

X for that 90s feel

 

[dude]

Easily Zero for me

 

[FLX127]

Are we talking in game or just from the art?

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Right, I voted X because of my nostalgic love for the ingame graphics, but in terms of concept art I'd absolutely go for Zero.

 

[Yazuka]

Mega Man X style by a mile!

 

[JaseMath]

X for sure. I prefer the more angular look and the use of bolder colors. Zero is rounded everywhere (almost flirting with chibi) and coupled with the more pastel palette makes it look childish.

 

[Cipher Peon]

Mega Man X looks kinda lame imo, but Mega Man Zero looks incredible. Adore its art style

 

[leder]

If we're just talking about the design of X and Zero, it's too close to call, both are great in their own ways. If we bring in all the side characters though, Zero wins by a very large margin. Most of the sidekicks and ancillary characters in X look like trash.

 

[Drizzy Finks]

I like the Zero art style, though I think I prefer the main series art overall. Too bad the character designer/lead artist for Mega Man Zero has done some disgusting manga in the past.

 

[andymcc]

X looks best between them but I still prefer the softer/rounder look of late 80s Rockman.

 

[PhoenixAKG]

I like the Zero art style, though I think I prefer the main series art overall. Too bad the character designer/lead artist for Mega Man Zero has done some disgusting manga in the past.

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What has he done?

 

[SolVanderlyn]

X >>>>>>>> Zero

I was never a fan of the child-like characters.

 

[Juraash]

I really love both so much that it's hard to choose. I think I'm ever so slightly leaning towards OG X art just because of how much it captured my imagination as a kid.

 

[Red]

I like the hand drawn look of Zero.

 

[L Thammy]

I feel like Tohru Nakayama's art feels more material, like it's an solid object.

 

[DiipuSurotu]

If we're just talking about the design of X and Zero, it's too close to call, both are great in their own ways. If we bring in all the side characters though, Zero wins by a very large margin. Most of the sidekicks and ancillary characters in X look like trash.

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OP is talking about Mega Man X and Mega Man Zero as series, not just the characters X and Zero

 

[Dark Knight]

As much as I love the X games and how they look, Zero just looks cooler to me. The MMZ art book is one of my favorite that I own.

 

[Ckoerner]

Where's that meme of the guy sweating over which button to press? That's me.

 

[PeakPointMatrix]

Love the watercolor of the Zero series. I also love the chunkier, low-tech armor and tech. Win-win.

 

[Ouroboros]

Zero for me.

 

[GamerJM]

Zero's spritework is insanely cool if that counts as part of art style.

 

[Toothdrinker]

Love both styles, but will always prefer the X series stuff - particularly the more recent artwork tied to DiVE and the latest merch. I'd love to see some kind of amalgamation of the two though, something that makes them feel part of the same continuity. I know it's a stylistic thing, but the aesthetic changes of X and Zero makes it hard to think they're the same characters.

 

[HustleBun]

The don't look too different 🤔

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I'm assuming that OP goofed and actually intended to say "character designs" and not "artstyle".

Though the ingame art in Zero is pretty unique, you're right- the general art design is similar. The character designs however, are wildly different.

 

[ket]

There's way more hip thrusting in megaman zero's official art than I remember lol

 

[Hours Left]

MM Zero's aesthetic is over designed IMO. Too angular and busy.

MMX has the perfect balance of chunky retro sci-fi with bright colors & clean lines.

 

[Virtua King]

X's easily. Zero's art and presentation puts me off.

 

[bounchfx]

they're both pretty awesome imo. x is classic for obvious reasons but zero is kind of an evolution of that style

 

[Seyavesh]

not a fan of children looking chars in tight bodysuits so you know, mmx

 

[Dogui]

The armor pieces in X are bigger, rounder and cooler imo.

In Zero, bodies are too slim, armors are also too slim, and doesn't feel like it will protect a lot.

 

[Griffith]

X is peak Megaman design, but I don't dislike Zero's.

 

[GalaxyDive]

Definitely X.

Not a big fan of Zero's style; though the artist does do some really cool designs.

 

[Dark Ninja]

Zero loved the art they made for that series. Also gets rid of the big boots which I was never a fan of. The music is amazing too probably some of the best in the franchise.

 

[bangai-o]

I like zero, but the eyes can become a little bit smaller.

 

[Mauricio_Magus]

Zero's art is so much better.

 

[L Thammy]

 

[Hoa]

I feel like Tohru Nakayama's art feels more material, like it's an solid object.

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God still one of my favorite artworks in gaming.

Going with Zero for this one