When cosplay goes badly wrong

By David Houghton
published

Dressing up is fun, but not always for those who have to see it

#3. Akuma (Super Street Fighter II Turbo)

Ah, Akuma, the most ferocious and feared of all Street Fighter enemies. But would unlocking and beating him in Super Turbo have been anywhere near as prestigious a badge of honour had he turned upsporting a blue sheet and Iced Gem hair, and looking more than a little stoned?

And speaking of Street Fighter...

David Houghton
David Houghton
Long-time GR+ writer Dave has been gaming with immense dedication ever since he failed dismally at some '80s arcade racer on a childhood day at the seaside (due to being too small to reach the controls without help). These days he's an enigmatic blend of beard-stroking narrative discussion and hard-hitting Psycho Crushers.
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