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Really it wasn't gonna be hard to top Sora's KH1 outfit. I'm starting to really like his new look for KH3. The plaid is hilarious.
I quite like the hair evolution...
KH1 - Natural
KH2 - FROSTED TIPS
KH3 - Ombre (look it up)
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Best redesign of a classic character
- Thread starter SolVanderlyn
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I quite like the hair evolution...
KH1 - Natural
KH2 - FROSTED TIPS
KH3 - Ombre (look it up)
Obliterator
Member
Fucking amazing redesign that hit all the right spots.
This to me is mind blowing. Like its incredible how they managed to still capture the feel of that tiny pixelated character so well while adding this huge amount of detail. Amazing work by whoever did at Machinegames did this
Morrigan Stark
Arrogant Smirk
Yeah they really nailed the generic marine look.... 
Not hating on BJ but come on guys... xD
Obliterator
Member
Yeah they really nailed the generic marine look....
Not hating on BJ but come on guys... xD
I mean sure he's "generic marine" as he should be but idk its just something about the design. Its fucking good and isnt forgettable. There a million marine dudes whose faces all blend together but the new BJ sticks out.
Sebastiano
Member
It's like he's a robot because he's a robot.
So, my first instinct with BJ is to agree and say that they nailed it. However, I think I am also being influenced by how much I love the character in that actual game...
On the other hand, Alucard, Raiden, Strider, and Dhalsim all had undeniably (in my opinion) fantastic redesigns.
On the other hand, Alucard, Raiden, Strider, and Dhalsim all had undeniably (in my opinion) fantastic redesigns.
Obliterator
Member
I'll also echo the Uncharted 4 Nathan Drake model. Its absolutely stunning work.
matrix-cat
Member
Not exactly a redesign, but I really like how Geralt has kept the same recognisable likeness over the years as CDPR's graphical tech has improved:
Well, Witcher 1 Geralt is kind of a monster, but the basic facial structure carried over, and then 2 and 3's Geralt's look like the same guy but rendered at different qualities. By comparison, it seems like Naughty Dog really doesn't care about likenesses. When they improve their graphical tech they just redesign their characters into totally different people:
And that's comparing the U4 cast to the U3 cast, who already didn't look quite right.
Well, Witcher 1 Geralt is kind of a monster, but the basic facial structure carried over, and then 2 and 3's Geralt's look like the same guy but rendered at different qualities. By comparison, it seems like Naughty Dog really doesn't care about likenesses. When they improve their graphical tech they just redesign their characters into totally different people:
And that's comparing the U4 cast to the U3 cast, who already didn't look quite right.
Bakkus
Member
Dude (or girl, no idea), that's a pretty big spoiler.
The Wind Waker Ganon is like Kingpin to me.
Mr. Nice_Guy
Member
I love how Nathan Drake has changed over the course of the series. The redesign for Uncharted 4 looks phenomenal.
Today I learned I've been being redesigned my whole life as I age.
But no I seriously think they did a great job aging him. Looks perfect.
-MD-
Member
I'm not gonna call it the worst redesign since I don't hate the new ST but I agree with you here, TM2 Sweet-Tooth is the GOAT.
Messofanego
Banned
Technically not the same character, but you get the idea.
Prince Of Persia
Prince Of Persia
Messofanego
Banned
SolVanderlyn
Thanos acquires the fully powered Infinity Gauntlet in The Avengers: Infinity War, but loses when all the superheroes team up together to stop him.
Revelations 2 Claire is best Claire.
This right here, really wish this was her default outfit.
Same could be said about this. The default WoL design is pretty nice but this is simply amazing. Translates that tiny red sprite into a modern FF character perfectly.Warrior of Light, Dissidia
Say what you will about Nomura, but I think he did a pretty great job of translating that sprite into a modern FF design.
Jimnymebob
Member
Sub Zero from Mortal Kombat Deception was cool as hell.
AndrewDean84xX
Banned
Eli Vance
Hal Life
Half Life 2
Half Life 3
SPOILERS!
How is that a re design?How has no one posted the correct answer yet?
Well, he's a different ethnicity now, for starters.
ScaryShark
Banned
Not different people, cartoonish versions tethered to that tech that now look much more human and realistic.
MrCunningham
Member
I think the design works just fine. He is suppose to look German with his blonde hair and blue eyes and overly square jawed facial features. That has always been part of his design, as it allows him to blend in with Nazi soldiers. It's the same design trait they use for Captain America.
thatdenalidude
Neo Member
I can't think of a good one not already mentioned so here's a bad one.
tallbroski
Member
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Haha never realised it, someone at Capcom has some explaining to do.
spacemonkeynation
Member
Yeah, Shredder is pretty bad ass.
God damn. That's all I'm going to see now.
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CelticVegas
Banned
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Nooo what have you done!
This felt more like a natural progression than a redesign.
Anything is better than Rev 2 Claire. Darkside Chronicles is the best, though.
DS > Code: Veronica > RE2 > Degeneration > random deviant art scribbles > Rev 2
Funny you mention this, because Rev 2 Claire looks exactly like an aged Darkside Chronicles Claire to me.
Claire, age 19
Claire, age 32
Undeniably the same woman. Just older.
And I thought we were over that stupid Tobey Maguire thing.
Besides the different nose, lips, jawline, and ears, they have similar eyebrows for sure!
Come on.
It's similar enough to look like the same character with an updated look. It's not like they gave her a double chin.
Sure. I mean it's similar enough for a redesign, for example RE2 > Code: Veronica. I just think the changes made in the redesign are bad.
And I know people are sick of it because it took over every fucking Rev 2 thread, but she really does have a similar facial structure to Tobey. Like, you'd absolutely believe they were twins.
And if we're counting voice losing Alyson Court just made it feel even less like Claire, even if Hillis did a fine job in her own right.
Technically not the same character, but you get the idea.
Prince Of Persia
god i loved PoP 2008, im not alone right? that game was fucking beautiful... i want more water colored Nolan North Prince.
yeah it was a cool game
Fucking amazing redesign that hit all the right spots.
Came here to post this. LOVE it. Absolutely incredible how well they capture the original artwork and still manage to put their own spin on it.
Monocle
Member
Great, great game.
Deserves a sequel so bad. The original ending before the dlc is still one of my favorites. Nolan North makes a very likable rogue.
thelastcrusader
Banned
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...
Jolly Roger as a classy hobo.I also am growing to like the redesigns of B&K themselves
So extreme was this transformation it took me a while to realise it was the same character, Ieyasu the boss.
Lords of Shadow 2 was shit but my God were the designs for Mirror of Fate amazing.
Megaman in Smash Wii U/3DS
So cool.
Came to post this. The reveal with this design was all kinds of goodness.
So good Sony used this design for their promo materials:
http://www.nintendolife.com/news/20...ash_bros_to_celebrate_20_years_of_playstation
IdreamofHIME
Member
She looks like a Heroin junkie in RE1, i'll never understand peoples like for that design. The fact her face based on a real beautiful woman is even worse, they took a beautiful tempate and then fucked it up.