pillowtalk
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I feel that the FF characters' redesigns looked really good if not better in the kingdom hearts games.
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Great character redesigns
- Thread starter sn00zer
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TP Link is the best Link design in all the games period, adult, toon, or kid.
The modifications to him in Brawl, Smash 4, and the Wii U tech demo are even better.
Seven Force
Banned
Strider Hiryu's redesign for the Marvel Vs. Capcom series (and subsequently, Strider 2) has always stuck out to me.
From this:
From this:
To this:
Steve McQueen
Member
Master Chief comes to mind.
Spring-Loaded
Member
+1 for Ratchet. I remember thinking Ratchet looked creepy when the PS2 games first came out, with his knobby hands... even supporting characters looked a bit weird.
The PS3 redesign is cute and appealing, as are all the character designs.
The PS3 redesign is cute and appealing, as are all the character designs.
I will agree with this...hopefully they dont just use advent children designs for KH3
Silent_Ocarina
Member
I know I'm not supposed to like that mess of belts and zippers, but I do. I like a lot of Kingdom Hearts designs, actually.
Pit is a recent favorite, and Link's artwork in the new Super Smash Bros. looks great (although his in-game model leaves a lot to be desired).
oh nvm this wins by far
Winner, winner, chicken dinner.
TheUnsunghero26
Member
This
to this
Arcade Purists will hate me, but what ever.
to this
Arcade Purists will hate me, but what ever.
I think Kingdom Hearts 2 has the best overall character designs from the PS2 era......individual characters like Wander maybe be better, but the complete cast of KH2 sure is a site see
JBtheHunter
Banned
I much prefer Sonic's modern design over his original one. Generations cemented that. A character so fast should be slimmer and have longer limbs.
samwizered
Member
Jo-Beth from Timesplitters
Timesplitters 2
Timesplitters 3
Timesplitters 2
Timesplitters 3
You can't call him TP link. He has a completely different face. That's some new shit altogether.
I don't, but this particular picture of modern Sonic has always been kinda cool to me.
Young Nobleman Of Sadness
Member
Alucard
Dracula
Dracula
oh nvm this wins by far
Yeah, I think we have a winner.
Both of those are atrocious and does her shirt say "slut" on it?
I think the Link from the Wii U tech demo is probably my favorite version, really wish they'd create a Zelda with that balance.
They very clearly take from Twilight Princess's artwork, if not necessarily his in-game model. I don't see how you can claim otherwise.
But how is that a redesign?This is perfect.
Silent_Ocarina
Member
I liked the re-imagining of existing characters in the style of the Kingdom Hearts universe. It's just a cool, consistent style. I didn't really like Riku's look at the end of Kingdom Hearts II, but his Dream Drop Distance design was pretty cool. I'm excited to see new designs in Kingdom Hearts III, but I'm sure it'll be too long of a wait.
I think Final Fantasy XV looks great as well, despite the transition to a more realistic, modern world. But this is beginning to focus more on praising Nomura's designs rather than re-designs.
Polioliolio
Member
This horrible thing:
To what I believe may be the most recent incarnation:
Though nothing beats the original:
To what I believe may be the most recent incarnation:
Though nothing beats the original:
I think you are underestimating the amount of design that goes into translating a 2D sprite into 3D. It can go any number of ways, many of which are atrocious.
encephalon
Member
The artwork for TP looks okay, but it's one of the weaker cartoon inspired Japanese games when translated to 3D models in the game.
Arc Christelle
Member
I agree.
Well, time to get the hate started.
Yuji Uekawa's Dreamcast redesign for SA2 was the best design for Sonic since his classic look (not the garbage mohawk/buzzsaw American/EU classic, but that Japanese Sonic CD-ish classic style)
He managed to capture everything represented in the older styles and amped it up with more character. Plus those SOAPS were dope as fuck.
Sad they went back to the old school buckle shoes afterwords tho. (Not to mention Heroes designs were ugly as fuck and CG is just....just....... so uncool.)
Also Classic Mega Man.
I loved all 5 (7+) of his redesigns.
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Only if you're a fan of mid 90's shitty cartoon character design.
Hand coming out of wrist thing, boots not one giant connected piece, lines on the suit.
twentytwo22
Member
Ys Seven Adol.
MvmntInGrn
Member
I like new Banjo-Kazooie more than old Banjo-Kazooie. I like the move to more square features on Banjo (look how awkward Banjo's hands look in the old versions) and the clear seperation of feathers on Kazooie looks great. In-game the N64 models looked fine though, it is just the CG artwork that looks bad.
I don't hate the redesign but I feel like the original looks more like a Saturday morning cartoon and the best part about the game was how raunchy, gross, and gory it deviated from that facade.
The biggest issue with the redesign isn't present in an image though. Conker, particularly his face, has much more varied animation in the original game. The remake is certainly a great looking game though.
Byronic Hero
Member
DmC Dante & Jak 2's Jak. Come at me!
Sure Dante's original incarnation was nice, but when Neo Dante's
hair turned white
Jak's sequel was great because Jak went from mute island villiger-type, to cool. And just check that goatee, one of the few cartoony characters that can pull it off.
I love Banjo's in-game model in Nuts and Bolts. He's very charming.
Too bad we won't get a chance to see him again.
encephalon
Member
I'm still sad Falcom couldn't keep this artist.
K
kittens
Unconfirmed Member
Kat from Gravity Rush
Midna from Twilight Princess
(Edit : Oops, didn't realize this was about redesigns.)
And hell yes, Mega Man in Smash 4 looks absolutely amazing. Both the design and animations.
Midna from Twilight Princess
(Edit : Oops, didn't realize this was about redesigns.)
And hell yes, Mega Man in Smash 4 looks absolutely amazing. Both the design and animations.
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Jotamide
Unconfirmed Member
I think this is the only re-design per se posted ITT.
Probably because it's just as close, if not slightly closer, to the skyward sword design. I don't believe it's a throwback to either though. It looks like a strangely soulless mix of the two.
The green tunic isn't what defines the TP Link. At least not after every "non-wind waker" design shared a near identical version of it. To me, the only distinguishing part is the face, and maybe the muted colour pallette if you think that's is a big deal.
Yeah DMC2 has such an awesome Dante design. Too bad about everything else.
CosmicGroinPull
Member
DMC1 Trish ---> DMC4 Trish
FF7 Tifa ---> FF7 AC Tifa
FF7 Tifa ---> FF7 AC Tifa
I don't know if a different character counts as a redesign.
That'd be like saying Volnutt is a redesign of X.