If Wikipedia is to be belived Tim Schafer [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Schafer] is most well-known in the video game industry for his story-telling and comedy-writing abilities. But I think Schafer's most impressive talent lies in the design of his characters. Despite the fact the only of Schafer's many games, I've only played Brutal Legend, that doesn't change the fact that the characters in the game are some of the best designed characters I've ever seen. Though I'm sure if you've played Grim Fandango, Full Throttle or Psychonauts you would've already noticed this.
As you all know Brutal Legend is based on an adventure set in a land inspired by metal. Each aspect of every character in the game can be linked to something to do with people or songs in real-life metal music from their names and appearances down to even the one-liners they shout during battle. (If you don't believe me check out the Brutal Legend Wiki [http://brutallegend.wikia.com/wiki/Br%C3%BCtal_Legend_Wiki])
Even the voice acting is superb, for example Lita Halford is played by Kath Soucie [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kath_Soucie], (the only way you would've not heard of her is if you've never turned on a TV before
) and despite the fact Lita Halford was named after Lita Ford (the rock singer), Ford was scriped to voice a different character in the game. (Rima [http://brutallegend.wikia.com/wiki/Rima]) Other extremely famous actors you've definitely heard of before are that are in the game: Tim Curry [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_curry], Jennifer Hale [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jennifer_Hale] and of course, Jack Black [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_black].
So my question is thus: if you have played a Tim Schafer game do you like the way the characters are designed? If you haven't then share with us which game has your favourite character design.
Here's some pictures of the characters in Brutal Legend to prove my point:
As you all know Brutal Legend is based on an adventure set in a land inspired by metal. Each aspect of every character in the game can be linked to something to do with people or songs in real-life metal music from their names and appearances down to even the one-liners they shout during battle. (If you don't believe me check out the Brutal Legend Wiki [http://brutallegend.wikia.com/wiki/Br%C3%BCtal_Legend_Wiki])
Even the voice acting is superb, for example Lita Halford is played by Kath Soucie [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kath_Soucie], (the only way you would've not heard of her is if you've never turned on a TV before
) and despite the fact Lita Halford was named after Lita Ford (the rock singer), Ford was scriped to voice a different character in the game. (Rima [http://brutallegend.wikia.com/wiki/Rima]) Other extremely famous actors you've definitely heard of before are that are in the game: Tim Curry [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_curry], Jennifer Hale [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jennifer_Hale] and of course, Jack Black [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_black].So my question is thus: if you have played a Tim Schafer game do you like the way the characters are designed? If you haven't then share with us which game has your favourite character design.
Here's some pictures of the characters in Brutal Legend to prove my point:
Eddie Riggs:
Ophelia:
Lars Halford:
Lita Halford:
Ophelia:
Lars Halford:
Lita Halford:
