Carbon Costume Games
Norman Jayden from Heavy Rain
Agent Norman Jayden (voiced by Leon Ockenden) is one of the four playable characters in the gritty adventure game Heavy Rain. Agent Jayden is tasked with investigating the Origami Killer who abducted Ethan Mars‘ son. He also struggles with drug addiction and subsequent withdrawal symptoms. Agent Jayden’s costume is pretty straightforward; a dark-colored suit and tie that befits the seriousness of his position. To replicate the futuristic Added Reality Interface (ARI) device he uses during the game, you can snag a pair of dark sunglasses and a single compression glove for your write hand.
Penny from Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, Penny is a student in the same grade at the Academy as the Pokemon trainers. She’s rather shy and always wears her big fluffy Eevee bag on her back.
Pokémon Trainers from Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are set in the Paldea region, where the trainers are students at either Naranja or Uva Academy. They take part in the annual treasure hunt, where they must explore the open-ended world, defeat rival students on Team Star, fight giant Pokémon, and battle Gym Leaders to become the best Pokémon Trainer.
Grusha from Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Grusha is a Pokemon trainer and the Gym Leader of Glaseado Gym in the Paldea region. He used to be a professional snowboard, but is now an Ice-type specialist with Cetitan as his partner.
Ethan Mars from Heavy Rain
Ethan Mars (voiced by Pascal Langdale) is one of four playable characters in the action-adventure game Heavy Rain. After another painful loss, Ethan’s son is kidnapped by the Origami Killer and he must do everything he can to save him. Ethan became a meme when the “Press X to Shaun” glitch was discovered. Ethan’s primary outfit throughout the game includes a brown jacket, blue jeans, and dark work boots. If you’re not ready to grow out your own five-o’clock-shadow, using a brown eyebrow pencil can help you shade your face to look more haggard.
Ada Wong from Resident Evil 4
Ada Wong (voiced in RE4 by Sally Cahill) is a character from the Resident Evil franchise. She has appeared in several iterations throughout the course of the series. In Resident Evil 4, Ada wears an embroidered dress with a high thigh slit. There are a few ways you can choose to recreate her appearance, including buying a replica dress. Otherwise, you can opt for a simpler version or a plain red dress with a similar silhouette. You can also choose to wear either flats or heels depending on which you prefer. Be sure to top the outfit off with a thigh holster and a prop gun, as Ada’s work as a spy means she’s always armed.
Make Your Own: Hornet and The Knight from Hollow Knight
Illustration by Yu Su “Beneath the fading town of Dirtmouth sleeps a vast, ancient kingdom. Many are drawn beneath the […]
Senpaibuns from Gacha Life
Senpaibuns is a non-playable character from the video game, Gacha Life. She can be found in Hometown of Life mode. In one of the games, “Narwhal Sky,” she is actually playable. Senpaibuns reappears in Gacha Club as a preset with multiple battle units.
Johnny Cage from Mortal Kombat 11
Johnny Cage (voiced by Andrew Bowen in Mortal Kombat 11) is an action movie star and martial artist. He is one of the seven original characters from the Mortal Kombat game series. Johnny is a bit of a showboat and an airhead, but that does not detract from his fighting prowess. In Mortal Kombat 11, Johnny’s look is more military-like than in previous iterations. He wears a tactical vest and pants, with a black long-sleeved shirt, combat boots, and sunglasses. Unless you can DIY Johnny’s “CAGE” belt, it might be hard to find, so look for a large silver buckle to use as a stand-in.
Carla Radames from Resident Evil 6
Dr. Carla Radames (voiced by Courtenay Taylor) is the person responsible for the creation of the C-Virus in the Resident Evil video game franchise. In Resident Evil 6, Dr. Radames undergoes a transformation as part of Derek Simmons’ Ada Project, which turns her into a doppelganger of Ada Wong. In her new appearance, Dr. Radames has short black hair and wears a blue dress with red scarf and belt. She also uses Ada’s signature Hookshot weapon. When seeking a gun to replicate the one she uses in the game, look for something futuristic-looking and mostly silver in color.
