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Splatoon character design
- Thread starter Gabe3208
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They just look sohiptrendy and cool. The game is just oozing a sense of fashion and individuality.
Sorry for the picture overload.
Newtype-001
Member
They're beautiful.
Beelzebufo
Banned
I think you might be right, their "bad-ass demeanor" is probably why I dislike them so much. I love sea animals, but yuck
Well if you like the designs then you have shit taste.
They look a lot better when they're in the squid forms. The human form is awful.
Herbspiceguy
Member
Splatoon is an example of a perfect synergy between gameplay and art. However I'm not sure the character designs are timeless designs.
They may end up being too much of a product of their time, partly due to them having such a strong emphasis on (90's) fashion. Just like the current 90's fashion revival, it may not be here to stay.
Concept-wise I think the game does have potential to see a return on future consoles. Maybe they'll evolve the inkling designs.
They may end up being too much of a product of their time, partly due to them having such a strong emphasis on (90's) fashion. Just like the current 90's fashion revival, it may not be here to stay.
Concept-wise I think the game does have potential to see a return on future consoles. Maybe they'll evolve the inkling designs.
........ Wat?Well if you like the designs then you have shit taste.
They look a lot better when they're in the squid forms. The human form is awful.
Khalifa Jayy
Banned
I just think that the Smash DLC costumes for them look funny, that's all! But them existing at all shows that Nintendo is aware that people want them and they know that people take a linking to the designs. I do hope that Nintendo doesn't consider this enough and look further into it, some cool play styles and move sets could come out of the Inklings for Smash (paint slows your opponent down, Yoshimitsu style disappear and reappear behind opponent when in ink etc), but I'm obviously getting off topic here. Yes I hope that they make it into Smash!
Hopefully the votes on the Smash ballot help 
Crimsonclaw111
Member
They're alright... I like the color more than the protagonists. The supporting cast looks great though (Crusty Sean, etc).
OP broke the rule, ABORT
Haha, I love that costume, I might actually try and recreate it when I get the game. Love the gilet!
PotionBleue
Member
It's a bit weird, usually Nintendo doesn't release bullshots (cf. Mario Kart 8), but for Splatoon they all have anti-aliasing when the game doesn't.
I think the Inkling Boy hairstyle is awesome! Nintendo did a phenomenal job with it, because you have to think about the fact that they too are squid and so have tentacles drooping off of their humanoid head form. So for the girl, it made sense to give her long "lady-like" tentacle hair.
But then look at the boy, what do you do to differentiate them from the girls? What to do with those tentacles? You can't just cut them off, lol. So you give the boys the "Surfer" treatment in order to keep their tentacles in check. I love the thought that went into the designs!
Well if you dislike the designs then you have shit taste.
ftfy
And fuck yes they're amazing. They better make a franchise out of this.
TheXfactor
Member
they look great, but they make more sense when you actually play the game, idk if that makes sense or not
Club Nintendo is dead
I think that one of my favorite things about their design are the teeth... they are so bizarre =D
Like the beak of a real squid =3
Do they not share the same mouth/teeth as Midna?
Bomber Bob
Banned
I think Nintendo is sexualizing 14 y.o. girls.
But other than that design wise they're good.
But other than that design wise they're good.
I know
They used to have some cool bits of clothing on CN Japan
dat Wind Waker shirt
What the fuck?
Entryhazard
Banned
Midna doesn't have a central lower fang
Just ignore it.
ye i agree girls should only wear burqas
Storm Kyleis
Member
I love their design. The NPCs are also just as good.
If you're seeing something sexy or sexualized in here, I think the problem lies more with you than Nintendo
Ban Puncher
Member
You gotta be squidding me.
Not Nintendo. A lot of fans are, though...
I'm thinking Nintendo already set their expectations fairly when making the game due to when it was announced in the Wii U's life time and the knowledge of how much their games are selling.
I'm thinking if it makes at least 500k, which isn't unreasonable, it ought to give Nintendo a good incentive to try doing a future sequel. The constant support should hopefully give it some good legs.
ShinMaruku
Member
They are the children of the dodging brook.
You can change their clothes, skin, and eye color. Hair changes automatically depending on level.
Forgot to say ika at the end
Angry / evil / plotting? They look like they're up to something to me.
I just really don't like their eyes, some of you see concentration while they look angry or annoyed to me. What's even with the heavy black eye liner?
Sorry I've not seen every piece of promotional artwork for the game? I'll try harder for you next time.
You gotta not look towards Tumblr/Deviantart for images of this game, bruh.
