8 Weirdest Video Game Cosmetics

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In the realm of video games, it’s often the cosmetic rewards that reign supreme when it comes to rewarding players for completing various tasks. A simple color change may not excite, but clever developers know how to add a touch of excitement.

Instead of pursuing conventional prizes upon completion, the truly imaginative ones concoct bizarre scenarios and incorporate them into your character’s experiences, providing you with uninterrupted laughter for about 15 minutes.

I find great joy in finding unique and odd items for my character to wear, even if they serve no practical purpose and require extra effort to obtain. This is particularly true when the game maintains a serious tone.

As a gaming enthusiast, I find that whether it’s intentionally quirky or a design that’s executed in such a haphazard and peculiar manner, these unique cosmetics always manage to add an extra layer of fun to my gaming experience. They somehow take the ordinary and transform it into something strange yet entertaining.

8.
Mask of the Father

Dark Souls

Instead of choosing the Sack Head, I opted for the Mask of the Father in Dark Souls because it has an odd appeal to it. This mask drops from one of the simplest bosses in the game, and its design is rather unconventional and humorous.

The masked face appears as if its wearer has accidentally spilled food, creating a comical contrast that seems incongruous regardless of what else is present, and to add insult to injury, the performance statistics are abysmal, offering minimal assistance.

If little work is required to obtain it, I don’t find it as amusing as other cosmetics that reward the challenging mask only after achieving something difficult, but it still carries an iconic appeal.

For quite some time, members of the Dark Souls community have been jesting about the Mask of the Father, given its lack of practical use as a protective armor. Essentially, it’s more of a fashion statement than functional equipment.

7.
Pizza Axel

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days

In the game Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, many of the casual gear items may strike players as peculiar, such as the Umbrella Keyblade and the unconventional combination of a tennis racket and sitar. However, among these oddities, Axel’s use of two Pizzas as Chakrams truly stands out as the most unusual.

It might not be new information, but Axel is known for his carefree and playful character throughout the whole series. That’s why it seems perfectly fitting that he wields two pizza pies like lethal weapons.

The casual attire is easily accessible, and it’s particularly amusing to use in multiplayer settings, showing off against friends by dominating them with an apparently weak yet effective, humorous weapon selection.

It’s quite surprising to find an assortment of playful, incongruous weapons in what is arguably the saddest Kingdom Hearts game, yet it excites me immensely.

6.
Wiggler Head

Monster Hunter World

I really enjoy when creators unnecessarily add a bouncy feature to items that don’t require movement, and the Wiggler Head in Monster Hunter World perfectly embodies this concept, appearing quite comical.

The path to obtaining it has been an enduring adventure, constantly lingering, thus easily reachable for anyone eager to venture off the beaten track, revealing a colossal, wobbling headpiece.

In most Monster Hunter games, I find myself utterly captivated by the badass, intimidating armors that resemble intricate metal or the scaled hides of vanquished beasts. Yet, there are times when I’m taken aback by the quirky, wobbly, and oddly stitched-together headgear pieces that resemble the peculiar creatures they represent.

This piece seamlessly fits any style you’re aiming for, works well across all types of structures, and I assure you, it’s an essential addition as your head armor. You won’t find a better choice.

5.
???

Stardew Valley

I really enjoy it when games offer unique, insignificant rewards for achieving 100% completion, as it recognizes the player’s accomplishment without making it feel obligatory, and Stardew Valley excels at delivering on this point.

To obtain the coveted item, you’ll need to become an expert in all facets of the game and invest around 100 hours of hard work. The payoff? A humorous cap, not exactly the most impressive prize.

This design strongly reminds me of ConcernedApe’s emblem, and it carries an impressive charm due to this similarity. At the same time, it presents a peculiar 100% reward that I believe everyone will find appealing.

I, too, appreciate that it shares the name of an artifact, as though I’ve unearthed a priceless relic, eager to flaunt it proudly on my head. This acquisition requires no further explanation or embellishment.

4.
The Giant Chicken

Fortnite

In an unexpected twist, even though Skins in Fortnite are named as such and don’t typically provide any tactical edge in combat, they do influence your hitbox, either making you more visible for opponents to target or less accessible for accurate shooting.

Wearing skinsuits and smaller skins significantly increases your odds of success by making it tougher for opponents to hit you, whereas larger, heavier skins make you an obvious target, making elimination easier for others.

In the Family Guy crossover, it was specifically explained as to why Peter Griffin transformed into a muscular and lean figure, while the peculiar Chicken character he battles retained his original form.

This item is quite large and boasts one of the largest hit boxes among all games. It’s amusing to me how the Giant Chicken managed to make it into the game despite being so big, considering many other Family Guy characters are smaller in size.

3.
Geoff Keighly Mask

Among Us

Yearly, during the Game Awards, Among Us often switches up its typical cosmetic offerings by introducing special, time-limited events that feature masks with Geoff Keighley’s likeness.

During the Game Awards each year, Among Us usually changes its approach to cosmetics, offering limited-time events where players can get masks imprinted with Geoff Keighley’s image.

As a diehard fan, I find it amusing that the screenshot used is strikingly similar to the individual who presents The Game Awards and Summer Games Fest. What tickles me is how this digital image of his face seems so incongruously placed in its environment, giving off an uncanny vibe that’s hard to ignore.

In this game, every element is meticulously hand-drawn. You might expect a traditional Game Awards ceremony to involve prizes and the introduction of a new, unrelated cosmetic item, possibly named after someone other than Geoff. However, here’s something different:

[Your unique event or announcement]

This way, the text maintains the original meaning but sounds more engaging and easier to understand for the average reader.

What’s great about this is that whoever got it during the event can wear it anytime, and the image will adapt to fit each character’s movement, making it look even funnier.

2.
8-Bit Mario

Super Mario Odyssey

Though the Mario Maker Amiibo resembling an enlarged 3D version of the iconic Super Mario Bros. sprite was aesthetically pleasing, I harbored no inclination towards watching it move about in a three-dimensional environment. However, Nintendo chose differently.

In Super Mario Odyssey, the 8-bit costume appears quite appealing when stationary. However, once you start moving with it on, its flaw becomes noticeable. Unfortunately, there are no animations associated with this item, giving the impression that it’s incomplete and somewhat unpolished.

finding the idea of an arbitrary, non-essential accessory utterly amusing since it appears incongruous regardless of the context. In fact, incorporating animations could make it seem quite frightening instead.

Finding that bulky, plastic-like object rolling and adjusting its rotation to align with Mario, while maintaining a frozen mid-jump stance, is surprisingly comical, despite being quite unusual for Nintendo to design something like this.

1.
Undies

Marvel’s Spider-Man

Many games feature characters in scant clothing, but what makes Spider-Man stand out humorously is that his character concept revolves around hiding his identity. Therefore, the irony of him appearing in his undergarments is particularly amusing.

What makes it even more amusing is that this particular aspect of the game demands you to finish each task meticulously, only then granting access to it. The surprising bonus? A disrobed Spiderman in his undershirt and mask!

In contrast, the majority of costumes in this game pay homage to various Spider-Man films, comic books, and television series, accurately reproducing popular suit styles. However, what’s unusual is that instead of a more iconic suit, you only receive undergarments at the finale.

I’m really fond of this choice, as the unique feature of this attire is its capability to eliminate all enemies with a single strike, but it comes at the cost of immediate demise upon encountering any attack. This unexpected turn of events is absolutely hilarious.

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2025-05-04 18:39