mmh, multiple costumes?
Honestly, this looks like a literal translation of some of Amano's designs.
....Waaaay too literal.
It looks nothing like Amano's design. The closest would be the style of his leg armor. His arm armor is too different in style(more complex designs) that don't match with the leg armor. And Amano would've given him a chest plate. Hell, he probably would've looked somewhat like this:The only part of his design I don't like is his boring face and hair. His hair is a bit better in the artwork but it's straighter and highly generic in game.
Otherwise I think his armor is fine and hearkens back to old Amano designs, which, the more whimsical and fantasy like, the better IMO. It has a little bit of a modern flair to it but this game looks to be more fantasy than modern which I love to see.
It looks nothing like Amano's design. The closest would be the style of his leg armor. His arm armor is too different in style(more complex designs) that don't match with the leg armor. And Amano would've given him a chest plate. Hell, he probably would've looked somewhat like this:
A crude mock up, I know, but I would've killed for a more Amano-looking character. In that interview with Kitase and Sakaguchi, Sakaguchi even pressures Kitase to make the character look more "Amano-ish".
Nah, they're still eons away from topping this.I think they finally topped Luso's ridiculous design. I mean, a butt plate? Covering his bare behind? Attached by wire and a button like a winter coat? You can't make this stuff up.
It almost looks like a Buzzfeed parody of what female video game character designs would look like on a male character, but it's too ridiculous to be a parody.
Nah.
This thread XD
I especially like some of the replies such as 'I like/am okay with sexy looking males but this one looks bad'.
It's clear how you guys have not been exposed enough. This is considered tame when it comes to the opposite sex and there are enough examples where it can go further, much further.
I wish we will get many more games with skimpy dressed guys that look so bad it doesn't make sense, that way you can see how annoying this shit can get.
This thread XD
I especially like some of the replies such as 'I like/am okay with sexy looking males but this one looks bad'.
It's clear how you guys have not been exposed enough. This is considered tame when it comes to the opposite sex and there are enough examples where it can go further, much further.
I wish we will get many more games with skimpy dressed guys that look so bad it doesn't make sense, that way you can see how annoying this shit can get.
Bravo.I don't see the problem. He chose to wear this, because he's so confident that he doesn't need armour, so it's very empowering. Plus it's just stylized fantasy anyway.
Why are you guys such big prudes? You guys won't be happy until they all wear giant burkas! Stop censoring the artistic vision!
I want it to go further, but to also look nice at the same time. This particular outfit is ugly. I have no problem with sexy designs for male and female characters, but balance is the key. Just as female characters need to greatly expand beyond being constantly stuck in pandering outfits/roles in games, male character could definitely use a lot more sex appeal.This thread XD
I especially like some of the replies such as 'I like/am okay with sexy looking males but this one looks bad'.
It's clear how you guys have not been exposed enough. This is considered tame when it comes to the opposite sex and there are enough examples where it can go further, much further.
I wish we will get many more games with skimpy dressed guys that look so bad it doesn't make sense, that way you can see how annoying this shit can get.
This thread XD
I especially like some of the replies such as 'I like/am okay with sexy looking males but this one looks bad'.
It's clear how you guys have not been exposed enough. This is considered tame when it comes to the opposite sex and there are enough examples where it can go further, much further.
I wish we will get many more games with skimpy dressed guys that look so bad it doesn't make sense, that way you can see how annoying this shit can get.
Nah, they're still eons away from topping this.
If that's your thing, more power to you.That seems overdesigned but at least it looks cool imo.
I fully advocate sexy characters of both genders. I LIKE looking at hot guys.
This guy's outfit does not look good.
If I saw a female character in this, I would be equally revolted. It's just an awful character design. Is he meant to be quick? Or a heavy fighter? Or... what? What is up with the thigh armor? Why is he wearing spandex AND heavy armor? Why not one or the other? I would honestly prefer just spandex than this.
Like... why can't we go back to the good old days of FF? He can be wearing some kind of torn up sash thing and no shirt. I don't care. Throw the Lollipop Chainsaw outfit on him or something.
I want it to go further, but to also look nice at the same time. This particular outfit is ugly. I have no problem with sexy designs for male and female characters, but balance is the key. Just as female characters need to greatly expand beyond being constantly stuck in pandering outfits/roles in games, male character could definitely use a lot more sex appeal.
There's nothing wrong with experiencing fantasy through this medium, as long as it's balanced and lots of choice/variety is also offered. Variety is the spice of life.
It's a character design. Character design can stem from the desire to appeal to a certain audience, the personal tastes of a designer, the tone of a game, and from a number of other places. Claiming that this design is beyond the pale because it doesn't pass this specific metric for characterization or whatever inherently narrows the entire scope of design, and far more than is warranted. Your idea of "tackiness" is fine, but it's also ridiculous to impose it like a golden standard.
I actually think it's pretty nice to see this sort of male sexualization - the kind with no pretense of also functioning as some sort of power fantasy. It's not merely that I would like to see sexualization equalized across both genders. That's one way to make the industry more inclusive, but more to the point, I think attacking this rigid notion of masculinity is a more powerful way to accomplish that goal.
I've always had a problem with the "We've gone through this shit for years, it's YOUR turn!!!" type of mentality. It never achieves anything positive and dissuades people far easier than persuades.
And I'm not really not totally drooling over over-sexualized females. If anything, practically dressed female characters are my thing, both as an artist(and lover of artistic design and style) and as a man(as far as sexiness is concerned, I prefer well dressed women over those who let it all hang out). Though, that being said, I don't have a problem with sexualized males, they just have to be done right. For instance, out of those pictures from Yoshida, I have the least problem with Ringabel. Despite being in his undies, his design is to the point and we thought out(balanced without horrible styled crap added on). Mevius hero, I think I'm more disgusted at the clash of styles(the more simple Amano-ish leg armor, the more complex, ornate arm armor, and the more modern tribal tattoos on his back and sword). Hell, I HATE his sword. Yes, it's not just his clothing, but the fuckin' sword is stupid looking.
Well, I can only speak for myself, but I definitely advocate for more variety for female characters in all aspects of gaming, and not just when it's convenient. But at the same time, of course I'm going to be most vocal about things that I am most directly interested in. In this case, seeing more sexy dudes. I'm a gay man who loves to play video games, so I'm gonna fly the "more beefcake" flag as much as I possibly can.It's not like that, it's ''ugh, why can't you understand or sympathize with us?!! We don't wish this on you, but you have been so selfish for such a long time when we try to communicate. Is this the only way for you to get it?".
It's great that you're not totally drooling over over-sexualized females along with others who have shared this opinion in this thread. Only thing is, you guys don't show up in female related threads. The majority of the replies defend this kind of design with weak excuses. You would think that the same people would be mostly cool with this design on males.
Anyway, I think that's enough of that. I hope the game is good. Those screens don't show enough of the gameplay.
That seems overdesigned but at least it looks cool imo.
Anyone remember that Final Fantasy game Grin were working on before they imploded? Cause some of environment shots really remind me of it
I'll sit here and wait for an "objectification of men" thread, shouldn't take too long.
Yuck. What's with these questionable looking 'man' characters.
Fortress!
It was my first thought too, but on closer inspection it's clear that the slight similarities are only due to the genericness of these environments.
I am bisexual and do not care if men or women are sexualized.
But if they are, at least make the outfits attractive. That shit is nasty.
That's still a hell of a lot closer than FFXV/VII/VIII. And less medieval than something like XII.It looks nothing like Amano's design. The closest would be the style of his leg armor. His arm armor is too different in style(more complex designs) that don't match with the leg armor. And Amano would've given him a chest plate. Hell, he probably would've looked somewhat like this:
A crude mock up, I know, but I would've killed for a more Amano-looking character. In that interview with Kitase and Sakaguchi, Sakaguchi even pressures Kitase to make the character look more "Amano-ish".
That's still a hell of a lot closer than FFXV/VII/VIII. And less medieval than something like XII.
It isn't exact but I'll take it, and I'm excited to see more characters and more environments. That crystal picture in particular is gorgeous.
I haven't seen a character look that fabulous since Isaac from Castlevania Curse of Darkness.