Now one of the things that really got me interested in Splatoon was the clothing/aesthetic of the game. I find myself quite interested in fashion and find Splatoon's inspiration really interesting. Quoted from Edge issue #279 from May, "So when they were in secondary school , this was back in the 90s, when street fashion and trainers were in" when asked what prompted the streetwear/skater style getup for many of the inklings. This choice can also be seen in the graffiti laden environment of the world. This also might be a little heads up on what kind of styles we might find in the world.
Now I myself adore streetwear trends and somewhat avidly follow Japanese fashion culture and English alike. Streetwear has somewhat come and gone in the UK and feels to be transitioning and I can't really comment on Japan right now, I don't know it well enough. But either way I absolutely adore the vibe the game has, bright, colourful and full of attitude!
One thing that has me slightly concerned however is the focus on perks/attributes on the clothing, my biggest fear is that my style won't work with it's stats. So I'm hoping for weekly refreshes or a reforge style option similar to that of Destiny. Something that allows us to work the perks around to our own desires. However this does remove the potential for an aesthetic and function relationship where running shoes make you faster and motorcycle boots boost your defence.
So I'd be interested to see how everyone feels about that. Also what are your favourite styles, what look will you be going for!?
[Fun Fact: The Inklings only gain full control of their form when they hit 14, so we can assume all the Inklings in the game are 14+]
Now I myself adore streetwear trends and somewhat avidly follow Japanese fashion culture and English alike. Streetwear has somewhat come and gone in the UK and feels to be transitioning and I can't really comment on Japan right now, I don't know it well enough. But either way I absolutely adore the vibe the game has, bright, colourful and full of attitude!
One thing that has me slightly concerned however is the focus on perks/attributes on the clothing, my biggest fear is that my style won't work with it's stats. So I'm hoping for weekly refreshes or a reforge style option similar to that of Destiny. Something that allows us to work the perks around to our own desires. However this does remove the potential for an aesthetic and function relationship where running shoes make you faster and motorcycle boots boost your defence.
So I'd be interested to see how everyone feels about that. Also what are your favourite styles, what look will you be going for!?
[Fun Fact: The Inklings only gain full control of their form when they hit 14, so we can assume all the Inklings in the game are 14+]