One creative fan of FromSoftware’s hit action RPGElden Ringused their artistic skills to transform some of the game’s NPCs and bosses from horrifying to huggable by giving them aCuphead-inspired reimagining. The beautiful art style of the FromSoftware title helped make the menacing and melancholy realm of the Land Between one of the most memorable game worlds in recent years, becoming so popular with gamers that the developer recently announced that it would be releasing anofficialElden Ringart book.
A true evolution of the Soulslike genre that FromSoftware established with 2009’sDemon’s Soulsand the wildly popularDark Soulsseries,Elden Ringtransports the developer’s signature gameplay style to an open world filled with mysterious and menacing inhabitants. The winner of numerous Game of the Year awards in 2022,Elden Ring’s intriguing setting and polished gameplay helped it attract both long-time FromSoftware fans as well as fans new to the developer’s distinct brand of challenging, highly technical combat. The immense popularity of the game not only helped breathe new life into the Soulslike genre, but also inspired a flood ofincredibleElden Ringfan art.
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In a new post on the r/Eldenring subreddit, user Beban_ shared a series of illustrations they created depicting variousElden Ringbosses and NPCs in the 1930s aesthetic of Studio MDHR’sanimated brawlerCuphead. The second in a series ofCuphead-inspired makeovers of major characters fromElden Ring, Beban_’s charming illustrations provide a humorous spin on even some of the most terrifying enemies in the game. From Starscourge Radahn’s undersized horse comically straining under the boss’s massive frame to Radagon of the Golden Order holding his hammer aloft with an almost comically puny arm, the illustrations do a fantastic job of blending the two disparate gaming properties.
Fans ofElden Ringresponding to the post loved the unique spin on the game’s characters, with multiple comments praising Beban_ for combining the two games so seamlessly. Several commenters listed off various otherElden Ringcharacters that they felt deserved a similar makeover, leading Beban_ to reassure them that all the main characters will eventually receive aCuphead-inspired tribute. Noticing a resemblance to classic cartoon character Popeye’s long-time girlfriend, one Redditor pointed out that the reimagined Rennala looked strikingly similar to Olive Oil, whom Beban_ stated they used as a reference when drawing her.
These wildly original pieces of fabulous fan art serve as a wonderful tribute to bothElden Ring’s incredible character design andCuphead’s iconic art style. As fans of FromSoftware’s mega-hit wait for more news about the rumored‘huge’ DLC coming toElden Ring, these delightful drawings are a wonderful way to revisit some of the game’s best characters.
Elden Ringis available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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