I mean, I don't think you can call a design where literally every aspect was designed to convey a single purpose "throwing shit at a wall". You can say it looks ugly or silly or whatever, but it's definitely not random
Dumbest character designs from 2017
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I feel kinda bad saying it, considering how the game flopped, but Lawbreakers had some pretty bad designs.
Pre-order now to unlock all these bland looking characters!
How anyone can keep going XB2 when these abominations exist is beyond me. But I like JRPGs so whatever.
I was gonna say that I was surprised with the lack of belts, but then I looked at the bottom left of the picture lol.
I don't see why Kos Mos gets a pass. Stylistically I don't think she's really all that standout (outside of where she came from) compared to most of the other rare blades in the game.
Yeah. I do think they should've just used the diving version minus helmet on for his normal appearance, there would have been way less complaints if they did
Yeah, but still it's funny how the Nomura designs are the ones that use belts in less ridiculous ways. I mean, look at Rex or Pyra.
I mean if you took away the helmet, Rex's outfit would'nt look like any scuba gear. So I don't buy that defense. His helmet is the only part that conjurers images of deep sea diving.
Kali is such a terrible design in a world that usually nails it super hard.
Again, literally every piece of Rex's outfit is based on actual diving gear. And Pyra's design is bad, but it's not because of unnecessary belts or anything like that
I agree in general but her pale outfit is gorgeous. And she's a real hoot to play! :)
"Design is not busy enough add more random bullshit"
he's wearing a wetsuit and his boots are based on a type of diving boot
I know! It drives me nuts!
Nostalgia? She's been bad by default with her super short skirt and funky armor. I'm glad they went with Xenosaga 1 version, because the other two were even WORSE
i mean... you can still have your design all planned about but still end up planning to throw specific shit at a wall
Does a scuba gear need a couple of belts crossing over the hips?
Also, I never said that the designs were bad because of the belts. They are just bad overall.
Holy shit I came in here to mention xenoblade 2 but the metal slug nonsense really takes the cake
Yeah, that's kind of my point. Her design isn't egregiously bad but I don't get how one can legitimately say the whole xb2 cast is bad besides Kos Mos. I think there are a lot of characters with better design than her in the game despite me not being fond of the character design of the game in general.
It just seems like an easy nostalgia cop out.
I've never cared too much for Lyse's design, but this thing she wears through most of Stormblood is certainly something.
lyse
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i love you but what are you wearing
that's not much better lyse
lyse
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i love you but what are you wearing
that's not much better lyse
A wet suit that doesn't cover one of his arms or his whole legs.
And big boots that rather then looking like 1920's diving suits( and would cover all of the bottom not just the legs) look like something you'd see and baby toys.
And what is with the vest? Why doesn't his diving suit cover his whole body then? Why is he light in some areas and not others since it's not based on modern suba gear? We see other salvagers and they have their whole bodies covered.
Also why would he wear this outfit when he's not diving?
Yeah I understand why you might not like some of the designs or why they might not appeal to you. The game's art is very evocative of contemporary animé art which I, admittedly, was displeased with when it was initially presented. It's grown on me though, even though I feel like the artstyle is exacerbated by the fact that your first three party members in the game are literally the youngest player characters in the game as well. I feel the art is better when applied to the fourth and fifth party members, because I don't take issue with either of their designs.
I like Morag, actually. Her pants are very on-trend with the pajama fashion that is currently dominating womenswear and I like the little embellishments and overall silhouette that she has going on. The color palette is solid and I can easily discern that she is a formidable character in terms of status and personality in one quick glance, so I think that the designer accomplished that aspect of the design itself. I also appreciate Poppi because she's reminiscent of Astroboy, and I really appreciate how her personality and how a majority of her focus scenes are callbacks to that animé.
Another from Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Ricca
Wtf lmao, how could you even take this character seriously? Her skirt so short it exposes her cameltoe. Not to mention the common shitty tropes like high heels, thigh-highs, and boob window. I'd start laughing the moment she popped on screen.
Wtf lmao, how could you even take this character seriously? Her skirt so short it exposes her cameltoe. Not to mention the common shitty tropes like high heels, thigh-highs, and boob window. I'd start laughing the moment she popped on screen.
I mean you don't need to take her seriously because she's not actually involved in the game's story whatsoeverAnother from Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Ricca
Wtf lmao, how could you even take this character seriously? Her skirt so short it exposes her cameltoe. Not to mention the common shitty tropes like high heels, thigh-highs, and boob window. I'd start laughing the moment she popped on screen.
Oh yeah, only Rex and Pyra have bad design out of all character I have seen. The big tiger, the dude with eyepatch, and Morag are great. The nopon, the catgirl and moe robot are "anime" but they are not offensive.
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and its mishmash of Rare Blade designs are like the limbo where rejects from other JRPG games can finally exist.
Monolith has always been bad at character design.
One of their older games here, Baten kaitos on GameCube also has terrible looking cast members.
One of their older games here, Baten kaitos on GameCube also has terrible looking cast members.
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I rarely, rarely think of a character as being a 100% dumb in games. But if I ever had to draw a line, that character would be that line:
Her poor back.
First post wins again.
Her poor back.
Hooo, boy. I had no idea that Metal Slug character was a thing this year, and I was way better off not knowing.
Honestly, Pyra's absurd chest and the terrifying ice titty monster thing from Xenoblade 2 have significantly hampered my excitement for the game. I was super into Chronicles and X, and forgave them for their indulgences into anime cheesecake, but this shit is too much. I never thought I'd wait on a Xenoblade game, but this one has a become an "I'll get around to it someday" deal for me now.
Honestly, Pyra's absurd chest and the terrifying ice titty monster thing from Xenoblade 2 have significantly hampered my excitement for the game. I was super into Chronicles and X, and forgave them for their indulgences into anime cheesecake, but this shit is too much. I never thought I'd wait on a Xenoblade game, but this one has a become an "I'll get around to it someday" deal for me now.
Oh hi mark
Why is everyone always surprised that many varieties of hair naturally do that. That's why homeless people often have dreads. Not as fancy that....thing, but hey a troll's gotta put a little effort into his appearance.
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I honestly think the worst design in XC2 is actually Newt. The design just have the minimal amount of bikini to cover the private parts, throw a Nazi hat, and two floating arms on her. But no, the giant arm is also not actually for punching, she is a Katana user.
The design just screams nonsense
The design just screams nonsense
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I feel like the intention behind her design was she started getting dressed and than forgot what she was doing. What else could it be?
Everyone knows you don't want want hitting your skin so you make sure there's a lot of skin for sand to hit
Yeah after like hour three or so, Rex being a salvager just totally doesn't matter. You could easily go dozens of hours without diving once. Dude wears this dumbass outfit to meet the dang Space Elf Pope!
Buy some jeans at least, my guy. Take off your helmet, you will not need it in the Pope's audience chamber.
Another from Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Ricca
Wtf lmao, how could you even take this character seriously? Her skirt so short it exposes her cameltoe. Not to mention the common shitty tropes like high heels, thigh-highs, and boob window. I'd start laughing the moment she popped on screen.
She's even worse in motion, she mostly uses hat spear for pole-dancing and her tit physix are totally whack.
I mean, sand is rough and coarse, and irritating. And it gets everywhere.
When you find out the real reason, you will feel ashamed of your words and deeds.
I know this was posted as a good example and doesn't really belong here, but does anyone have e an in game image? This is a superb design to me.
Late reply but its not unusual to see leaders of tribes or cities wear overly flashy clothing. They are supposed to be a morale boost in battle after all. That was also her champions clothing, even more important for it to be eye catching.
Not the dumbest, but anyone explain what the heck she's wearing? Is it armor or not armor? The spaulder makes 0 sense regardless.
EDIT: heels are dumb, shes supposed to be in the desert.
Yes, this and Pyra are up there as the worst designs this year.
Honestly even the Nomura designs in XB2 are nothing to write home about. Nothing offensive honestly, but nothing memorable. They felt really lacking his since of style and personality. Really restrained. Did he just do the faces? Thats what it feels like honestly.