Top 10 Worst Video Game Hairstyles

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Strife Astlar Grandall

A unanimous shoo-in for the most dubious position on this list, Strife isn't a happy looking lad. For good reason - appointed ruler of his father's empire at age 10, Strife apparently never thought to update his pageboy hairstyle. Perhaps he was too busy slaughtering family members and losing his grip on reality. The hair alone is reason enough for the permanent scowl.

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Seymour Guado

As a leader of the Guado nation and a maester of Yevon, it could be said that an ornamental appearance is warranted. Still, you can't justify what lies perched atop Guado's inflated head. More structured than organic, his long blue tresses defy gravity and basic fashion sense simultaneously. His look hardly inspires reverence.

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90   7.7  

Ashley Riot

Even if you've never picked up Vagrant Story, chances are you've seen Akihiko Yoshida's stunning character illustrations. But Yoshida's masterful skills couldn't save Riskbreaker Ashley Riot from the hair hall of shame. If the lead protagonist's 'do can be mistaken for antlers, you have a problem. His out-of-control hair could have used another once-over during the development process.

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Blue Suede Goo

An Elvis impersonator extraordinaire, everything about Blue Suede Goo is exaggerated. But Goo's interpretation of the King's original coif is what catches your attention. Not just a tacky prop, Goo uses his hair offensively in battle. There are much more stylish ways to use the hair-as-a-weapon schtick, as evidenced by Mortal Kombat's Sindel and Sega's Bayonetta. At least Goo didn't craft his jumpsuit out of hair.

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Zack

Bearing more than a coincidental resemblance to Dennis Rodman, Zack is always riffling through new cuts and colour. The only constant is that each look is worse than the last. We vote that Zack use the money he routinely stumbles upon to hire a good stylist. For now, this particular look should take after Zack Island and find a permanent resting place at the bottom of the ocean.

241   8.2  

Adoring Fan

One of the most annoying NPCs in Oblivion, we've all had the urge to off this guy. In fact, as evidenced by YouTube, many people did - and were creative in doing so. Offering to carry your weapons, shine your shoes or (shudder) give you a backrub, cutting his hair would be the biggest favour the Adoring Fan could perform. Paired with his pixie-like face, the look is too much to stomach.

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Echidna

Surprisingly the only female to make the list, Echidna's look alone makes up for the lack of ladies. One of the debut titles on the PlayStation 2, The Bouncer's impressive graphics did nothing for Echidna's train wreck of an ensemble or her eye-jarring red hair. One can't fathom what inspired Echidna to construct the cyclone-like curls, but for better or worse it catches your attention.

45   8.2  

Rufus

At 6'5" and 410 pounds, Rufus is one of the more memorable characters on this bad hair roster. If you look past his barely constraining body suit, you will notice his hair is equally offensive. Despite the Gloworm atop his head, Rufus thinks himself particularly attractive. You wouldn't want to be the one to contradict him.

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Paul Phoenix

Popular in the 50s and 60s, the flattop was commonly found within the military, law enforcement and government positions. Paul Phoenix is none of the above. Nor is his look on par with that of the Fresh Prince or Drew Carey. Phoenix's oversized interpretation of the close-cropped cut landed him a place on this list, surpassing similar contenders such as Street Fighter's William F. Guile.

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Nathan "Rad" Spencer

Nathan Spencer has gone through his fair share of makeovers in the past, sporting hair in a variety of lengths and colours before being reimagined with dreads. He pulls off the look just about as well as American Idol contestant Jason Castro. Too bad Spencer's wife isn't around to offer some self-grooming tips... or is she?