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Best redesign of a classic character
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Doctor Ironic
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BJ Blazcowitz.
Not sure if serious...
NinjamicWZ
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Alucard in Castlevania:
aw beaten, took too long finding the images
aw beaten, took too long finding the images
DownGrader
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The best design for Link to this day.
Nah.
80s Link is the best Link. I'd kill for a cell shaded Zelda game in this style.
A Link Between Worlds kinda tried to do that.
Seven Force
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Actually, yeah, you're right. I think the NES game even sports that design in the intro scene, now that you mention it.
Still a better design than the one from the original arcade release, though.
RevolverRoden
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Both are awesome. Rising redesign tho so good
What's the difference?
Old one is better anyway. New one looks too "real"
Because fat pikachu was some kind of baritone, right?
direct_quote
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No.... Redesigned Palutena is the best Palutena.
But anyway, I think DmC's Dante and Vergil redesigns actually fit that world quite well, where Dante is the street smarts kid who grew up poor and Vergil is the pompous prick that was raised rich. So their designs fit their personalities, it's just the rest of the story and characters that really blow imo. Mundus is uninteresting (along with all the other villains), and you don't really feel there's any rhyme or reason for what everyone is doing in the story, let alone why demons control humans... In other words it feels like a mess.. Also most character interactions feel dull in the story, and it just feels like a big mess..
DMC3 on the other hand, the designs for Dante and Vergil make a little less sense, but the tongue and cheek nature of the story makes you feel like you're having fun. For this reason the characters are more likeable, and they keep it interesting with action too..
Alucard from Castlevania III (NES)
Alucard from Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (PS1/Saturn)
This is my favorite. I freaking love SOTN Alucard and his gigantic coats
Spiritwalker
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everyone's favourite FF character:
RevolverRoden
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heh
a very cute dog
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Not sure if this counts but...
While I dig the old-school manga vibe, more recent Kaneko character designs (in this case the protagonist of SMTII) are awesome and unique.
While I dig the old-school manga vibe, more recent Kaneko character designs (in this case the protagonist of SMTII) are awesome and unique.
DownGrader
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Monkey Island has been going up and down for awhile but I think The Curse Guybrush was a great redesign
IMHO, Tales and MI2 SE got Guybrush perfect. Never actually liked the MI1 design.
Well, he was awesome looking to begin with, but now he's much more detailed. Also, if I'm being completely honest, maybe it's a shame they got rid of his masculinity, because I'm convinced during Ocarina of Time
Zelda was actually transformed into a man to trick Ganondorf, not just adopting the appearance of one
Shotgun Kiss
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Sonic CD (1993):
Sonic Adventure (1999):
Current:
Amy's easily got my favorite design in the series. Really nice color palette, distinctive silhouette, and the hammer they introduced in Sonic Adventure (not pictured tho) was a really neat addition to the character.
Sonic himself looks pretty good too now, I like the leaner and more detailed design.
Sonic Adventure (1999):
Current:
Amy's easily got my favorite design in the series. Really nice color palette, distinctive silhouette, and the hammer they introduced in Sonic Adventure (not pictured tho) was a really neat addition to the character.
Sonic himself looks pretty good too now, I like the leaner and more detailed design.
AgentLampshade
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I knew this post was coming, but why did it have to be the first post? Sets a horrible tone for the rest of the thread.
my answer would have to be Cyborg Ninja Raiden, who went from the entire fanbase hating on him due to his whining, to pure unfiltered awesome in revengeance.
First post should be ashamed of himself.
Ot
don't kill me
It's funny how
this character went from "It was supposed to be Magus in the original script, but then not, and then now maybe he IS".
RayearthRob
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Cipher Peon
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I'm absolutely serious! I love New Dante
Horrible tone? I don't think I was being rude.
Impa, from the Legend of Zelda games
Went from old granny
to someone that could pass as a Platinum character
This is the one. Yo but what if Platinum made an Impa game about her going on secret ninja missions with Metal Gear Rising combat?
mcz117chief
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That is actually just Porom in the second picture (young and older). Palom actually looks like this (or rather, his older version)
Fbh
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I actually liked this redesign of Spyro:
I still love the original. But as an older version of the character I think the Dawn of the Dragon design works well and looks cool.
And both of them are god tier compared to the Skylanders design
No way.
Went from Badass mage to male stripper
I still love the original. But as an older version of the character I think the Dawn of the Dragon design works well and looks cool.
And both of them are god tier compared to the Skylanders design
First post should be ashamed of himself.
Ot
don't kill me
No way.
Went from Badass mage to male stripper
AgentLampshade
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Nah, I'm just being pissy.
FunkyDealer
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Good.
Bonus
Great.
Fantastic.
Bonus
Masked Devil
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From:
To:
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mcz117chief
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My vote would probably go to Kasumi in the Dead or Alive series.
Dead or Alive 4
Dead or Alive 5
Dead or Alive 4
Dead or Alive 5
Diablohead
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I honestly prefer rookie cop Leon over agent Leon.
Samus Aran in her power suit from Metroid 2 and onwards, adding those huge sholders really made her look awesome and unique at the time, even now nothing comes close to that power suit style.
Samus Aran in her power suit from Metroid 2 and onwards, adding those huge sholders really made her look awesome and unique at the time, even now nothing comes close to that power suit style.
GatticusFinch
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Took that attitude down a peg or two.
Hipster Ryu
I don't play fighter games, but this is the answer.
Doctor Ironic
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I don't think you have played very much Devil May Cry.
Nocturnowl
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Donkey Kong is too obvious an answer for me so for varieties sake and even greater controversy potential...
Simon and Trevor Belmont
Simon especially benefits from his Mirror of Fate redesign byt tying the classic barbarian look with the red hair of the rather bishonen looking chap from the PS1 days.
Basically I find it the best of both worlds.
Trevor gets a classy coat though I think his original design technically has it as well, except his NES sprite just looked like Simon Belmont so it's less known.
Also from the ever divisive design shifts of B&K Nuts and Bolts...
So extreme was this transformation it took me a while to realise it was the same character, Ieyasu the boss.
Simon and Trevor Belmont
Simon especially benefits from his Mirror of Fate redesign byt tying the classic barbarian look with the red hair of the rather bishonen looking chap from the PS1 days.
Basically I find it the best of both worlds.
Trevor gets a classy coat though I think his original design technically has it as well, except his NES sprite just looked like Simon Belmont so it's less known.
Also from the ever divisive design shifts of B&K Nuts and Bolts...
Jolly Roger as a classy hobo.
I also am growing to like the redesigns of B&K themselves
Ieyasu goes from a wimpy commander who relied a lot on Hondam to one of the most badass characters in the sengoku basara series.
So extreme was this transformation it took me a while to realise it was the same character, Ieyasu the boss.
XAMOEL_ART
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Pit from Kid Icarus.
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I preffer the old one IMHO
I knew Donte was coming, but I can't believe he was the first reply. Amazing.
On topic, Paper Mario gets my vote. It's ironic that flattening him made him a more 3-Dimensional character than he ever was beforehand, or since. I suppose the RPG setting necessitates that a bit, but I also think Paper Mario looks way cooler than regular Mario.
On topic, Paper Mario gets my vote. It's ironic that flattening him made him a more 3-Dimensional character than he ever was beforehand, or since. I suppose the RPG setting necessitates that a bit, but I also think Paper Mario looks way cooler than regular Mario.
Fuck the haters, Strong Fat Impa is best Impa.
jackissocool
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Sir Dan's redesign in PS All-Stars is fantastic.
