X Vs. zero - Zero Retrospective

Although UltimateMaverickX was a great impetus and inspiration for this animation. I feel that his work and that of this animation are different. There is no intention to "surpass or be better or compete" just to respect both versions and the love we all feel for these characters. The Zero saga has a different style with different production styles that I love. So I wanted to do some justice to the great story of X5 with the sensations of the Zero saga. I also did a lot of art research to create the X sprites without his armors. Copy X and the original X had different bodies. Also, many plans changed during the production because animating takes time and is very difficult. Still, I hope you guys enjoy it. ^^ - Mettaur17

X: Nah i checked my virus readings. Zero: oh ok fine '-' The broda ending

I LOVE the detail of Zero's colors. They're those of Omega because he's meant to be on his Original Body, and the fact he even pulls some of his moves, like Ranbu and the Buster - Saber combo is just another fine detail!

This is still one of my favorite moments in fiction. What we have is a rare moment where you have 2 friends, Who are on the same side Battling it out using all of their power in a Serious match to the point of maybe killing each other. We see alot of "Goku vs Vegeta" type of conflicts in media. Where one is the hero and the other a villain or one "turned to the Dark Side" (Anakin Skywalker). Here though we have two characters who are not enemies. Though Zero does have the Virus influence ending option in X5 (which is a dead end) there is also a version where the virus does not take a hold of him. Yet the battle still happens. Because they have to Force each other to back off. Neither side is evil, not truly. This is very Rare in these types of stories. They're both the Hero of the story.

8:18 Omega... the zero wily wanted.

meanwhile sigma: turns out i didnt needed to do anything at all (while eating popcorn in the background) 😂

The way I see it. This version is of a Zero and X that made it to Megaman Zero, whereas ultimataverickx's version is of a Zero that was tainted by the virus for much longer.

You and UltimateMaverick's videos may be different, but you've both done great justice to this scene from X5.

No matter the different iterations, no matter the interpretations, no matter the different animation over the years: X vs Zero will always be a classic I will always enjoy watching.

X: "I cant let you pass,it isn't safe!" proceeds to shoot him to death

Zero:Yes I want to complete this mission. X:No nononononono you can't

2:58 Excellent SFX use here, and overall a great tribute to a legacy defining showdown.

Loved this video, amazing job. This and Decisive Battle: Zero vs Omega Zero will probably be two of my favorite YouTube animations of all time. You captured the feel of this fight in a new way, yet it feels so right. Love the use of the Zero style for everything, that's a lot of dedication since most of those sprites you would have had to make yourself. Just wow. And the choreography, just excellent. Thank you for this.

Between this and ultimatemaverickx's interpretation of this fight, I honestly have to say that I prefer this video over that one. That one ain't bad at all, but the reason I prefer this is all because of how it is animated in a much more fast paced manner, (which is something ultimate maverickx's animation can only say towards the end.) but it's still remains faithful to the source material instead of being a DBZ fight with different characters (if you want to know what I mean, look up "Shadic vs Metallix" from space pea") and in fact, this may be more faithful due to Megaman X games being fast paced. I also like how it doesn't go overboard with including every armor X ever had here, while that would've made the fight more climatic, I like it when in a 1v1 fight, the characters instead of just constantly powering up, they use their base form and maybe one or two upgrades. Since it doesn't undermine their base form and makes the transformations feel more impactful. (Which is again, a problem the sprite animation i mentioned earlier and many others have) Basically, both animations are good in their own aspects, I just subjectively prefer this one.

Although I do think the X sprites look a bit rough around the edges, gotta say that the animation was splendidly done. Really love how it kinda became a martial arts fight once the shoot out went all melee. Also think that the dialogue was used neatly in giving context to the fight, and we'll overall it's a pretty solid video. Great job.

The description kinda explains why the zero designs were used which is kinda clever

This animation is the perfect simulation of the epic fight between the player that never misses and the player that never gets hit.

Amazing mix of zero style and x style. I love it so much! Amazing job on this!

mad respects to you for doing justice to show case the battle prowess of both characters in this style. this is the best xvz sprite battles to date.

Finally, another X VS Zero sprite animation I can say I like It as well :D