Great Character Creators Must Embrace Flaws, Says GamesRadar Podcast

Ever spent ages tweaking your character's nose, only to realize you're just making another flawless supermodel? You're not alone. The latest episode of G+RLS, the GamesRadar+ podcast, dives into why the best character creators let you embrace the ugly parts.

According to the podcast, video games have a unique power to reflect us, so they need to include the things we feel self-conscious about. Otherwise, they become perpetual youth or beauty simulators, which isn't constructive for mental health or the diversity of humankind. That's the core argument from Heather Wald, Rosalie Newcombe, and the host as they chat about the character creators they've loved lately.

A great character creator can make or break a game, especially when you see your character in cutscenes or conversations all the time. The trio highlights Dragon's Dogma 2 and Lost Records: Bloom and Rage as examples, with a few surprises popping up along the way. They also discuss what still needs improvement to truly reflect the diversity of humankind.

If you're new to G+RLS, it's the GamesRadar+ podcast that tells the stories of women who game and the games they play. They release a new episode every other Friday, alternating between team chats on the games industry and interviews with creators, developers, voice actors, and more. You can watch the brand-new episode above, and they want to know your thoughts on the best character creators, especially if it's not one they mentioned.

So, what's your take? Do you prefer character creators that let you be imperfect, or do you always aim for idealized avatars? Will you be checking out this episode of G+RLS? Let us know in the comments!