Upon logging into the newly released styling game 'Stylit', which hit the local market on the 10th, you are immediately greeted with a task: crafting the character that serves as the centerpiece of your future gameplay. While modern MMORPGs often feature detailed character customisation, Stylit focuses on the life of an aspiring fashion designer, requiring you to conquer stages through various outfits. Once you finish a look, the game showcases your character in an influencer-style short-form video, ensuring all eyes are firmly on your creation.

Because the game places such a premium on visuals, the customisation tools need to be significantly more granular than your average MMORPG. Fortunately, they are. Moving beyond basic body types or facial features, the system lets you break down even the smallest details to achieve the exact look you desire. For instance, there are 12 different options just for the eyes. I found myself so engrossed in real-time adjustments that two hours simply vanished.

When you start, you must choose between 'Woman' and 'Girl'. The former represents a standard adult figure, while the latter is noticeably smaller and more petite. The difference is most stark when adjusting build; the adult version can be scaled up to match a sturdy male physique, whereas the 'Girl' type maintains a slender frame regardless of the settings.

Furthermore, Stylit features a housing system where the scale of furniture becomes quite apparent. If you play as the 'Girl' model, you will notice that she needs a wooden stool to reach the kitchen sink or that her feet dangle when sitting in a dining chair. Since the customisation screen focuses entirely on the character in isolation, it is wise to keep these future housing interactions in mind before committing to a body type.

Once you have picked your type, the real work begins. The UI is familiar territory for anyone who has tinkered with character creators before. You pick colours from a palette and use sliders to tweak saturation, opacity, and scale. You can drag the bars directly or use the plus/minus buttons for more surgical precision. It is intuitive enough that even newcomers will find their footing quickly.

The editor is split into four main categories: General, Makeup, Face, and Body. The General tab provides presets, skin tone, and body type settings. The skin type is divided into 'Classic' and 'Realistic'. Interestingly, the Woman model comes with a wider variety of starting presets compared to the Girl model.

The skin type choice is worth noting. You can set the texture for skin, lips, and eyes separately. 'Classic' feels more like a traditional game look, while 'Realistic' adds a touch of life. Even with the same pale skin tone, the Classic option emphasises a porcelain appearance, whereas the Realistic one adds a bit of natural flush to the cheeks. It is worth comparing them to see which suits your aesthetic.

Once the foundation is set, you move on to the face—the most critical part of your first impression. Both Face and Body offer 'Normal' and 'Advanced' settings. If you dive into the 'Advanced' mode, you will be surprised by the depth of control available for facial structure, eyes, nose, mouth, and ears.

Take the face, for instance. You can tweak the overall width and length, adjust the forehead's volume and height, sculpt the temples, refine the 'Apple Zone' (that area between the eye and cheekbone), and even contour the jawline and chin angle with surprising precision.

The eye settings are where you really feel the developer's obsession with perfection. You can adjust the positioning, spacing, and depth, as well as the size and height of the pupils. The eyes are further divided into upper and lower sections, with four sub-sections for each. Since the eyes are the windows to the soul—and the most impactful part of a character's face—it is no surprise they received this level of attention.

After refining the face, nose, mouth, and ears, you move to the body. You can adjust the height, build, and head size, then fine-tune everything from shoulders and neck to arms, hands, bust, waist, hips, and calves. Finish up with brows, lenses, eyeliner, eyeshadow, lipstick, and blush, and your character is ready.

One quirky feature is the ear customisation, specifically the 'ear point' slider. Push it to the max, and you have yourself a classic elf. Also, the same facial settings can result in a more mature look if the face is slightly elongated, or a younger, cuter appearance if it is shortened. It is worth experimenting to see how these proportions change the vibe of your character.

While the character might look fine from the front, a 45-degree angle or a profile view can reveal something different. 'Eye protrusion' is a great example. You might not notice a change from the front, but from the side, it drastically alters the depth of the face. Always rotate your model while working to ensure they look good from every angle.

I have spent a good amount of time with Stylit's character creator since its launch. While it takes time if you are a perfectionist, the controls are responsive and the UI is far from clunky. The sheer breadth of customisation is impressive, and the 'Advanced' mode offers enough granular control to fix any initial mistakes.

Don't feel pressured to get it perfect on the first try. You can return to the editor at any time to tweak your character's appearance for free. If you want to compare looks or try something completely different, you can use one of the three free character slots provided without spending a penny.

The editor also includes 'Undo', 'Redo', and 'Reset' functions. Given the complexity of the advanced settings, these tools are lifesavers for preventing frustration when you get a little carried away with the sliders.

While character creation is a core pillar of Stylit, there is plenty more to do. The game features a main storyline blending styling, romance, and mystery, a DIY system for crafting new outfits, and a housing system where you can cook, bathe, and sleep. For those eager to jump into the gameplay, you don't have to spend hours in the editor right away.

You can always use the presets to get a decent look quickly and come back to refine the details later. Since there is no cost for re-editing, it is perfectly fine to get started and polish your look as you progress through the other content.