Stylin' On Ya: The 10 Most Drastic Character Makeovers In Gaming

After "Final Fantasy XIII-2" turned Lightning into a lightning rod of controversy, we went back to find 10 characters who REALLY changed.

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That's assuming, of course, that our makeovers all went well. We actually dig Lightning’s makeover for Final Fantasy XIII-2, even though a lot of people seem to hate the armor—but we can't say the same for some of these other characters. Don't worry, guys; we don't blame you. We blame the AD.

10. Lara Croft (Tomb Raider)

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9. The Prince (Prince of Persia)

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8. Yuna (Final Fantasy X-2)

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7. Chris Redfield (Resident Evil)

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6. Solid Snake (Metal Gear Solid)

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5. Cloud Strife (Final Fantasy VII)

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4. Crash (Crash Bandicoot)

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3. Commander Shepard (Mass Effect)

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2. Simon Belmont (Castlevania)

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1. Dante (Devil May Cry)

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