Mine (oldest one) - Helm - Sevenfinger - Doom sprite
Sevenfingers and Helm (nearly) got it
- i hadn't looked at the doom sprites for reference yet, but i picked this one, grayscaled it, and noticed the contrast, specially on the dark areas, is much harsher than what i'd applied. I do think the highlights on your edits make the skin look metalic, specially on Helm's edit due to the high highlight/midtone contrast. The doom sprites have a dull-ish look to them, which is brought to life by the bright colors.
Comments/edits on the anatomy and weapon are quite valid, thanks.
On the "underlight" - i thought the sprites had an under/back-lighting, suggesting a light coming down from HELL ITSELF, not quite visible (or even realistic) but to put the enphasis on the supernatural of the creatures. After looking at reference sprites i realized i imagined the whole of it
But goddamit IT STAYS. Because it's cool. No, it doesn't have to make sense, it's Doom fer cryin out loud. (But i see where your coming from, game lighting consistency-wise).
Also: Emma Watson