Viktor Antonov, a celebrated video game artist known for his work on renowned titles like Half-Life 2 and Dishonored, died at 52. His distinctive style shaped the memorable environments in these games, making them unforgettable. Colleagues recalled how Antonov translated vague atmospheric concepts into cohesive visual designs. His collaboration with writer Marc Laidlaw on City 17 was especially highlighted, showcasing Antonov's ability to meet both practical and artistic needs, solidifying his reputation in the gaming industry and the hearts of those he worked with.
Viktor was very thorough in trying to understand what we were after, and once he saw the situation, he set about correcting it. The game was in need of correctives, and strong visual unity, and Viktor provided that.
I was really smitten with [the stop-motion animation duo] the Brothers Quay, so in my mind we were chasing a shadowy surreal kind of European style, but meanwhile I grew up in Southern California and have never been to Europe.
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