More Games Should Take Notes from Saints Row’s Character Creator

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One thing that has always set the Saints Row franchise apart from other open-world titles is the plethora of customization options that it gives players. The Saints Row reboot is no different. Players can alter pretty much every aspect of their character so that they can make the perfect boss. Everything from the weight and hairstyle to the exact size of various body parts and the personality of the character. It is one of the most powerful character creators in gaming, and other video games should take note.

Character creation is nothing new to video games, but Saints Row has always seemed to take it to the next level. Players love to create custom characters in video games, from wild aliens to exact recreations of themselves, and that ability has always made the Saints Row franchise special. Having control over the look of the player character is often a very powerful tool and one of the reasons that MMOs like World of Warcraft are so popular. Many players want to be given the freedom to make the character of their dreams, and more video games should offer this choice.

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The Saints Row series has always been known for its powerful character creator which has only gotten stronger with each entry. The first Saints Row gave players the power to make their own character which led to some pretty funny creations. It was far tamer and more realistic than later Saints Row entries, but it was still very special. While other open-world titles like Grand Theft Auto were forcing players into the shoes of certain protagonists, Saints Row was letting them enter the shoes of anyone that they could imagine.

Saints Row 2 gave players far more control over