Alright, so I topic searched this and found crap. Link to an old thread if it's been done.
As far as image goes, I'm a fan of innovative yet traditional character designs. New flavors with an old-school aftertaste, you might say. But image only goes so far, and personality is what seals the deal. When you get down to it though, sometimes image is great enough to stand on its own. Even if the character's persona is as wooden as my dinner table, I can still appreciate the detail and effort put into the outfit by the artist. I'm not an artist, I'm not even that good at stick figures, but I know something is good when I see it.
So what male and/or female character design has stuck with you since you first glanced upon it? What about it just clicks with you? Do you imagine yourself wearing a similar design in that universe (or this one?), or do you just appreciate the level of detail (or lack thereof)? Does the character's personality or story endear you to him/her even more, or is the attraction purely aesthetic?
This can also include comic book and cartoon characters. In fact, I'd say you could go so far as to post a character you created, so long as you have a fully drawn picture, not concept sketches. Use links and/or spoilers for images, please.
Pictures appreciated, but not required.
My picks:
Remember: Just ONE from each gender. If you have too many to choose from, then just throw their names into a hat, shake it, and take one out. Or don't post, whichever.
As far as image goes, I'm a fan of innovative yet traditional character designs. New flavors with an old-school aftertaste, you might say. But image only goes so far, and personality is what seals the deal. When you get down to it though, sometimes image is great enough to stand on its own. Even if the character's persona is as wooden as my dinner table, I can still appreciate the detail and effort put into the outfit by the artist. I'm not an artist, I'm not even that good at stick figures, but I know something is good when I see it.
So what male and/or female character design has stuck with you since you first glanced upon it? What about it just clicks with you? Do you imagine yourself wearing a similar design in that universe (or this one?), or do you just appreciate the level of detail (or lack thereof)? Does the character's personality or story endear you to him/her even more, or is the attraction purely aesthetic?
This can also include comic book and cartoon characters. In fact, I'd say you could go so far as to post a character you created, so long as you have a fully drawn picture, not concept sketches. Use links and/or spoilers for images, please.
Pictures appreciated, but not required.
My picks:
Hotsuma - Shinobi(2002)
This guy takes "Badass Ninja" to a whole 'nother level. A one-note personality, sure, but it serves his story, which wasn't meant to be an opus in human emotion anyway. Definitely from the Ryu Hyabusa school of "flip-out" ninja-ness, I love this design for the reasons I stated earlier: it's an amalgam of the old and new. He's from the future, utilizing the practical technology and fashion of his time, yet his persona is steeped in tradition.
Also, his scarf is crazy awesome.
This guy takes "Badass Ninja" to a whole 'nother level. A one-note personality, sure, but it serves his story, which wasn't meant to be an opus in human emotion anyway. Definitely from the Ryu Hyabusa school of "flip-out" ninja-ness, I love this design for the reasons I stated earlier: it's an amalgam of the old and new. He's from the future, utilizing the practical technology and fashion of his time, yet his persona is steeped in tradition.
Also, his scarf is crazy awesome.
Shiki - Samurai Shodown
Chicks with swords. How can you not love 'em, amirite? This one I hold in higher regard though, for being one of the most original I've seen, ever. She just gushes raw personality; emotional, sexy, badass. Doesn't have the most epic backstory to go with it, but again, it serves its purpose well, even more so for a fighting game. Her Bust design (the last picture) I like as well, but it just feels a bit too "generic evil chick", and doesn't hold a candle to the original.
Unfortunately, I haven't had the opportunity to try out her fighting style myself, but it's almost scary how much it reflects her character. Swift, elegant, and sensual; it has to be one of the most original Twin Sword styles ever conceived. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HuycsoLTn4
That fact that she continues to show up in SNK games just tells that I'm not alone in my appreciation of this design.
Chicks with swords. How can you not love 'em, amirite? This one I hold in higher regard though, for being one of the most original I've seen, ever. She just gushes raw personality; emotional, sexy, badass. Doesn't have the most epic backstory to go with it, but again, it serves its purpose well, even more so for a fighting game. Her Bust design (the last picture) I like as well, but it just feels a bit too "generic evil chick", and doesn't hold a candle to the original.
Unfortunately, I haven't had the opportunity to try out her fighting style myself, but it's almost scary how much it reflects her character. Swift, elegant, and sensual; it has to be one of the most original Twin Sword styles ever conceived. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HuycsoLTn4
That fact that she continues to show up in SNK games just tells that I'm not alone in my appreciation of this design.
Remember: Just ONE from each gender. If you have too many to choose from, then just throw their names into a hat, shake it, and take one out. Or don't post, whichever.
