The character creation mechanism in inZOI sets itself apart with its exceptional customization capabilities, offering players a comprehensive toolkit for designing, styling, and personalizing their Zoi. This level of detail invites comparisons to renowned customization systems found in titles like The Sims and various popular RPGs, making it an attractive option for gamers seeking individuality.
Prior to the game’s official early access launch, inZOI unveiled its Creative Studio, giving players a sneak peek into the customization features available for their Zoi. Now fully incorporated into the final version of the game, this suite of tools allows users to tailor their Zoi extensively. This focus on customization empowers players to create not just characters but unique avatars that reflect their artistic vision.
How to Craft Your Zoi
As illustrated in the video above, the Zoi creation process in inZOI provides extensive possibilities for crafting distinctive designs and individualized characters. Players can initiate the design journey through the Character Studio in Creator Mode or simply use the Create a Zoi screen that automatically appears when beginning a new game. This initial customization stage encompasses both the Zoi’s aesthetic features and personality traits.
Players have the liberty to assign their Zoi a name, gender, age, attractions, and romantic interests, which serve to enrich the Zoi’s character profile. The personality settings extend to various traits and aspirational life paths, allowing for a profound level of personalization. When it comes to physical attributes, players can alter facial features, body shapes, attire for different occasions, and accessories to create an entirely unique representation.
InZOI provides detailed editing capabilities for physical characteristics, including genetics and symmetry preferences, with an option to disable symmetry altogether. While the variety of initial outfits and accessories may appear limited, players can significantly enhance these choices through crafting options. The game features AI-driven tools that facilitate the creation of custom textures and the integration of 3D-printed items. Although mastering these tools might require effort, they open up nearly limitless customization options, particularly appealing for accessorizing.
Additional features, such as a color wheel, allow players to modify various attributes related to hair, makeup, outfits, and accessories—adjusting elements like length and gloss. For those looking to innovate further, the AI Text-to-Image tool positioned alongside the color wheel enhances the ability to generate unique textures. These customization options ensure that players can create Zoi that genuinely match their preferences or even replicate themselves.
For those who prefer a more streamlined approach, the game offers preset options, as well as downloadable pre-made Zoi from Canvas, allowing players to dive into the creative process without significant time investment.
Upon completing a Zoi, players can add more characters to their virtual family and modify their relationships, whether they are roommates, partners, or family members, enhancing gameplay dynamics and personal storytelling.
Editing Your Zoi
The editing features provide flexibility and user-friendliness, essential for making adjustments during gameplay.
To modify a Zoi’s appearance, players can click on their Zoi and select the “Change Clothes”option, followed by “Style Yourself,”which takes them back to the Create a Zoi screen for outfit adjustments and style refinements. Players can alternatively use a mirror feature for similar alterations.
For deeper modifications, the sidebar allows players to access the “Create a Family”option. This menu enables not only the editing of the current Zoi but also the creation of an entirely new Zoi to enrich the family unit. However, akin to customization options in The Sims, inZOI does impose certain constraints on existing Zoi.
Once a Zoi enters gameplay, players can still modify several aspects, ensuring adaptability for updates or enhancements later on. However, making fundamental changes to appearance, including genetic features and certain profile sections like traits, becomes limited post-creation. Players can still adjust elements such as hair color, outfitting, and makeup, along with accessories like contact lenses. Yet, substantial alterations to genetic traits or body proportions are restricted once the Zoi has been established.
It’s important to note that new Zoi creations through the Create a Family menu can enjoy full customization capabilities.