Michael Arbuthnot
@michaelarby.bsky.social
Gamedev lecturer at Belfast Met, 3D modeller, comic book artist. Retro game collector
Www.michaelarby.com
Www.michaelarby.com
Just replayed Final Fantasy Mystic Quest (AKA Mystic Quest Legend here in Europe) for the first time in 25 years!
A simple, entry level RPG, is never taken as seriously as its peers, but it was my first JRPG and served its intended purpose well, getting me into the genre!
#JRPG #finalfantasy
A simple, entry level RPG, is never taken as seriously as its peers, but it was my first JRPG and served its intended purpose well, getting me into the genre!
#JRPG #finalfantasy
December 13, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Just replayed Final Fantasy Mystic Quest (AKA Mystic Quest Legend here in Europe) for the first time in 25 years!
A simple, entry level RPG, is never taken as seriously as its peers, but it was my first JRPG and served its intended purpose well, getting me into the genre!
#JRPG #finalfantasy
A simple, entry level RPG, is never taken as seriously as its peers, but it was my first JRPG and served its intended purpose well, getting me into the genre!
#JRPG #finalfantasy
Drawing comics for the first time in ages!
July 17, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Drawing comics for the first time in ages!
When was the last time you played the Maximo games?
Had these on the shelf for years but dont think ive even started 2 yet!
Basically Ghouls and Ghosts in 3d, right down to the difficulty!
#ps2 #retrogaming #playstation
Had these on the shelf for years but dont think ive even started 2 yet!
Basically Ghouls and Ghosts in 3d, right down to the difficulty!
#ps2 #retrogaming #playstation
June 18, 2025 at 6:56 PM
When was the last time you played the Maximo games?
Had these on the shelf for years but dont think ive even started 2 yet!
Basically Ghouls and Ghosts in 3d, right down to the difficulty!
#ps2 #retrogaming #playstation
Had these on the shelf for years but dont think ive even started 2 yet!
Basically Ghouls and Ghosts in 3d, right down to the difficulty!
#ps2 #retrogaming #playstation
Reposting some concept arts!
June 10, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Reposting some concept arts!
Stylized treasure chest game asset!
Modelled in Max and Zbrush, textured in Substance Painter!
Modelled in Max and Zbrush, textured in Substance Painter!
March 20, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Stylized treasure chest game asset!
Modelled in Max and Zbrush, textured in Substance Painter!
Modelled in Max and Zbrush, textured in Substance Painter!
March 19, 2025 at 10:37 PM
March 18, 2025 at 9:04 PM
March 17, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Firion from Final Fantasy 2. Sketched from a screenshot. Just wanted to do a little practice tonight whilst watching tv! #finalfantasy
March 16, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Firion from Final Fantasy 2. Sketched from a screenshot. Just wanted to do a little practice tonight whilst watching tv! #finalfantasy
Worlds first time traveller, haggard and exhausted, taking a drag of cigarette -
'Ok, show me the target again'.
'Ok, show me the target again'.
March 7, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Worlds first time traveller, haggard and exhausted, taking a drag of cigarette -
'Ok, show me the target again'.
'Ok, show me the target again'.
My gaming playlist for the next few weeks.
One of these is a replay, the other two are new to my collection and being played for the first time. Can you guess which?
One of these is a replay, the other two are new to my collection and being played for the first time. Can you guess which?
February 26, 2025 at 3:18 PM
My gaming playlist for the next few weeks.
One of these is a replay, the other two are new to my collection and being played for the first time. Can you guess which?
One of these is a replay, the other two are new to my collection and being played for the first time. Can you guess which?
A little style test for a game I'm very slowly cooking up... featuring @crocotile3d.bsky.social
#unreal #gamedev
#unreal #gamedev
February 20, 2025 at 3:49 PM
A little style test for a game I'm very slowly cooking up... featuring @crocotile3d.bsky.social
#unreal #gamedev
#unreal #gamedev
A little bit of concept art, just to dust the cobwebs - I've barely drawn in a year!
January 30, 2025 at 6:27 PM
A little bit of concept art, just to dust the cobwebs - I've barely drawn in a year!
Off-brand lego of the Battlestar Galactica Mk1 Viper.
LOVE IT! Now I need a giant display case.
LOVE IT! Now I need a giant display case.
January 4, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Off-brand lego of the Battlestar Galactica Mk1 Viper.
LOVE IT! Now I need a giant display case.
LOVE IT! Now I need a giant display case.
Abandoned this for a while, but here are some screenshots of my completed #BarcodeBattler model.
This is a low poly mesh with a high poly bake. There are a few streaking and baking issues but only if you look super close, so not too worried. 4000 total polys.
#gamedev #3d #gameart
This is a low poly mesh with a high poly bake. There are a few streaking and baking issues but only if you look super close, so not too worried. 4000 total polys.
#gamedev #3d #gameart
November 19, 2024 at 3:54 PM
Abandoned this for a while, but here are some screenshots of my completed #BarcodeBattler model.
This is a low poly mesh with a high poly bake. There are a few streaking and baking issues but only if you look super close, so not too worried. 4000 total polys.
#gamedev #3d #gameart
This is a low poly mesh with a high poly bake. There are a few streaking and baking issues but only if you look super close, so not too worried. 4000 total polys.
#gamedev #3d #gameart
Hello bluesky. I am a lapsed Comic book artist who very occassionally still writes and draws his own short comics.
The can always be found and read FREE over at michaelarby.com/comics
The can always be found and read FREE over at michaelarby.com/comics
November 15, 2024 at 7:34 AM
Hello bluesky. I am a lapsed Comic book artist who very occassionally still writes and draws his own short comics.
The can always be found and read FREE over at michaelarby.com/comics
The can always be found and read FREE over at michaelarby.com/comics
#metalgear collection!
Can we all agree that Metal Gear Solid on PS1 was a watershed moment in gaming?
Can we all agree that Metal Gear Solid on PS1 was a watershed moment in gaming?
October 29, 2024 at 3:41 PM
#metalgear collection!
Can we all agree that Metal Gear Solid on PS1 was a watershed moment in gaming?
Can we all agree that Metal Gear Solid on PS1 was a watershed moment in gaming?
Not an inktober thing, but I did draw a thing!
October 8, 2024 at 8:38 PM
Not an inktober thing, but I did draw a thing!
Not doing inktober, but I did do a little doodle last night whilst watching TV.
October 5, 2024 at 7:40 AM
Not doing inktober, but I did do a little doodle last night whilst watching TV.
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #529,416!
I actually felt like i was way late to the party!
I actually felt like i was way late to the party!
September 18, 2024 at 7:53 PM
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #529,416!
I actually felt like i was way late to the party!
I actually felt like i was way late to the party!
This is now a Barcode Battler stan account 👍
September 14, 2024 at 12:54 PM
This is now a Barcode Battler stan account 👍
September 12, 2024 at 1:47 PM
Completed my Hi and low poly meshes for my barcode battler. Here it is with some basic materials applied. Some problems with the bake i need to work out though. Very rough in places!
September 8, 2024 at 9:16 PM
Completed my Hi and low poly meshes for my barcode battler. Here it is with some basic materials applied. Some problems with the bake i need to work out though. Very rough in places!