LectureMaster
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From Chinese medium Gamersky's review of GoY. Chinese folks have been quite averse to the deliberate uglification in games, so this saying might have a point.
AI Translation:
Although many players jokingly refer to the protagonist as "Hokkaido's Rain Sister," her unconventionally attractive design was a deliberate choice, and not one driven by political correctness.
The protagonist's backstory establishes that after her entire family was massacred, she left her homeland for mainland Japan. There, she participated in numerous battles of the Sengoku period, serving as a samurai for a daimyo and even fighting for the Western Army in the Battle of Sekigahara. For a woman to maintain her freedom, repeatedly achieve military glory, and ultimately survive the late 16th century in Japan, she would have needed more than just exceptional combat skills; her below-average appearance likely played a role.
In fact, the game doesn't shy away from this. Multiple characters will directly comment on the protagonist's plain looks. This is further emphasized by the inclusion of another highly skilled female warrior who is conventionally beautiful, creating a narrative foil. The stark contrast in their fates underscores the necessity of the protagonist's unique design.
What we are left with is a vengeful spirit who has lost everything and is consumed by a single purpose: revenge. She is an unstoppable force. The question then becomes: what is such a person capable of in the lawless land of Hokkaido?
AI Translation:
Although many players jokingly refer to the protagonist as "Hokkaido's Rain Sister," her unconventionally attractive design was a deliberate choice, and not one driven by political correctness.
The protagonist's backstory establishes that after her entire family was massacred, she left her homeland for mainland Japan. There, she participated in numerous battles of the Sengoku period, serving as a samurai for a daimyo and even fighting for the Western Army in the Battle of Sekigahara. For a woman to maintain her freedom, repeatedly achieve military glory, and ultimately survive the late 16th century in Japan, she would have needed more than just exceptional combat skills; her below-average appearance likely played a role.
In fact, the game doesn't shy away from this. Multiple characters will directly comment on the protagonist's plain looks. This is further emphasized by the inclusion of another highly skilled female warrior who is conventionally beautiful, creating a narrative foil. The stark contrast in their fates underscores the necessity of the protagonist's unique design.
What we are left with is a vengeful spirit who has lost everything and is consumed by a single purpose: revenge. She is an unstoppable force. The question then becomes: what is such a person capable of in the lawless land of Hokkaido?
