I actually had fun with this one!
As stereotypical as the entire of Okami seems, it's a positive stereotype. It was interesting to put a character like Lyall into this world, given that the characters are all Japanese and he obviously isn't.
Again, the first thing I considered was the art style. The whole of Okami is Japanese based, right down to the style of the world. It is based on traditional Japanese art, and to get to play around with that was enjoyable. The issue with this one though was trying to keep the essence of my original character, while making him believable within the world of Okami.
As stereotypical as the entire of Okami seems, it's a positive stereotype. It was interesting to put a character like Lyall into this world, given that the characters are all Japanese and he obviously isn't.
Again, the first thing I considered was the art style. The whole of Okami is Japanese based, right down to the style of the world. It is based on traditional Japanese art, and to get to play around with that was enjoyable. The issue with this one though was trying to keep the essence of my original character, while making him believable within the world of Okami.
In the end, while his palette stayed essentially the same, the colour of his jacket is green as opposed to brown, as he did not feel as though he fit the game space with a brown jacket. Most of the characters in Okami are quite bright. I tried to design his jacket/kimono as a cross between his own and clothes that the characters in Okami wear- to try and keep the feel of Lyall there.
Looking back at him though, what is the most recognisable is his dark pants and his unusual hair style. Again, he still carries his bag.
Looking back at him though, what is the most recognisable is his dark pants and his unusual hair style. Again, he still carries his bag.
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