I’ve seen a lot of discussion surrounding Evie’s design in Stellar Blade: Blood Rain, and I understand why some people are uncomfortable with it. At first glance, she does look younger than Eve, and I can see why that raises concerns for some people.
That being said, I think it’s important not to jump to conclusions before we know more about her character, story, and the reason behind her design. SHIFT UP has already said they intentionally made Evie smaller and younger looking to better fit the close quarters combat style they’re going for.
As someone who genuinely loved the first Stellar Blade, I feel like the conversation is once again focusing entirely on character appearance while overlooking everything else the game does so well. Stellar Blade wasn’t just about an attractive protagonist. It had amazing music, fun combat, beautiful visuals, memorable bosses, and a world that was clearly made with a lot of passion.
Because of that, it’s honestly a little heartbreaking for me to see so much negativity surrounding a game and studio that I genuinely love. SHIFT UP has always been known for creating attractive characters and fan service. Anyone familiar with Stellar Blade or Nikke already knows that’s part of their style. That’s nothing new.
I respect that people have different opinions, and I’m not asking anyone to agree with me. I just hope we give the developers a chance to tell their story before deciding what the game is or isn’t.
At the end of the day, I’m excited for Blood Rain because of the gameplay, music, story, world, and passion behind it all. I’m genuinely just so happy that we’re getting a new Stellar Blade game! ❤️
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