Retro Game Characters Invading Our Real Life [PICS]
If you grew up in the ’90s, you won’t want to miss this post. It’s sure to bring back a flood of fun childhood memories!
Characters like Super Mario, Megaman, Super Metroid, and Donkey Kong have been spotted in the real world! It might sound chaotic, but it’s also a world that could be a lot of fun. Take a look at these photos and see if you agree!
More chaos awaits you below.
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Advance Wars
What would retro game characters do if they came to life? Probably invade us! This artwork is incredibly lifelike.
Beep Beep Coming Through
Mario Kart takes a spin through historical Tiananmen Square. No offense intended!
Donkey Kong Country New Jungle
This Donkey Kong artwork is incredibly realistic, almost like the real thing!
Doom: The Last Stand
This Doom artwork must have taken a lot of Photoshop skills. It looks like a scene straight from the game!
Excitebike
Imagine Excitebike in real life! I’d travel just to see it. Kudos to the creator.
Mario Kart
Is this the future of 3D gaming? It’s amazing!
Off the Dirt Track
One small character makes this photo epic.
Koopa Beach
I’d love to know where this beach is, or any beach where Koopa exists.
Final Fantasy 6
The already epic Final Fantasy 6 just got even more epic with this real-life scene. Thanks, BITMOB!
Keeping the Mean Streets Clean
The background complements the theme perfectly, enhancing the realistic shadows.
Mega Alexanderplatz Man
Outstanding work by Zavadzky! I wonder where the next mission will take place.
Ninja Gaiden
The creator has an exceptional talent for crafting epic game scenes.
Retro Field
RETROnoob brilliantly brings Super Mario to life. The sprites are positioned so well, making every part of the photo captivating!
Retro Lake
Experience the world through the eyes of Super Mario and his foes. The castle on the mountain is truly a masterpiece.
Retro Desert
How about taking a trip through a desert featuring the iconic 8-bit angry sun from classic games? You’re sure to stay entertained!
Retro Destiny “LoZ”
The shadows in this artwork really enhance its cool factor.
Space Invaders
Check out this adorable and intricately designed invader by Quest007! It’s almost as if they’re inviting us to let them take over Earth.
Space Invaders: Eiffel Tower
Here’s another stunning depiction of Space Invaders attacking Earth, featuring the Eiffel Tower. The color scheme is truly captivating.
Street Fighter
If Street Fighter characters were to come to life, Kung Fu would definitely gain more popularity. It would be absolutely amazing!
Hundred Hand Slap
This artwork is both funny and lifelike. I’m curious about how much effort the artist put into creating it.
Super Metroid
This artwork uses a different approach by focusing on the game’s background rather than the character.
Super Metroid: Going Stealth
Samus attacks in a unique and stylish manner. The photo manipulation here is truly impressive.
Track & Field
“You’d struggle to keep up with Bolt using the joystick,” says Gar0.
The Turned
What sets this artwork apart is that it’s not digitally altered; it’s an 8-bit cosplay by ChozoBoy in real life! Check out the author’s gallery to see how it was made.
Samus Vs. Minecraft II
This photo is so well-done that it’s hard to tell the 8-bit characters from the real-life ones. The weapon held by the third guy is especially cool.
Reflection
These reimagined pieces of art really take me back to the good old days of gaming! I think many gamers would agree that this was the golden era of gaming. Back then, it was all about fun gameplay rather than just flashy graphics. Of course, this is just my opinion.
Hope you enjoyed these creative pieces as much as I did! A big shoutout to the artists behind them. If you’ve captured a game character in your real-life adventures, we’d love to see it. Keep the creativity coming; we can’t get enough!