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[[File:Lousy_T-shirt2_2163.jpg|link=Grand Theft Auto Vice City|frame|...but it was [[Worth It]]!]]
[[File:Lousy T-shirt2 2163.jpg|link=Grand Theft Auto Vice City|frame|...but it was [[Worth It]]!]]




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== Arcade Game ==
== Arcade Game ==
* ''Bubble Symphony'' aka ''[[Bubble Bobble]] II'': gives a code after getting the Golden Ending -- in [[New Game+|Super Mode]], [[Gotta Catch Them All|getting all plot coupons]] (some of which turn the characters into humans) and then defeating the [[True Final Boss]] -- that lets the player '''start the game''' as [[Humans Are Special|humans]] instead of [[Involuntary Transformation|bubble dragons]]. Unfortunately, [[One-Hit-Point Wonder|wind-up toys can still kill them.]] Good thing [[Improbable Weapon User|they have straws to blow their bubbles through]]. Bub and Bob's human form animations (also as seen in the [[Attract Mode]] cutscene) are [[Shout-Out|very similar]] to their appearances in an earlier game, ''Rainbow Islands''.
* ''Bubble Symphony'' aka ''[[Bubble Bobble]] II'': gives a code after getting the Golden Ending—in [[New Game+|Super Mode]], [[Gotta Catch Them All|getting all plot coupons]] (some of which turn the characters into humans) and then defeating the [[True Final Boss]]—that lets the player '''start the game''' as [[Humans Are Special|humans]] instead of [[Involuntary Transformation|bubble dragons]]. Unfortunately, [[One-Hit-Point Wonder|wind-up toys can still kill them.]] Good thing [[Improbable Weapon User|they have straws to blow their bubbles through]]. Bub and Bob's human form animations (also as seen in the [[Attract Mode]] cutscene) are [[Shout-Out|very similar]] to their appearances in an earlier game, ''Rainbow Islands''.




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* ''[[Wild ARMs 5]]'' contains special clothes that alter characters' appearances... they vary between being powerful and useless. Most of them are only obtainable by spending special coins rather than normal ones.
* ''[[Wild ARMs 5]]'' contains special clothes that alter characters' appearances... they vary between being powerful and useless. Most of them are only obtainable by spending special coins rather than normal ones.
* ''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]'' has some armor that changes appearance; Jessica in particular gets to be dolled up in various ways to show off her obvious assets. Her best and worst outfits both change her character model.
* ''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]'' has some armor that changes appearance; Jessica in particular gets to be dolled up in various ways to show off her obvious assets. Her best and worst outfits both change her character model.
* Since ''[[Dragon Quest IX]]'' gives you a [[Virtual Paper Doll]] hero/ine and [[Player Mooks]], there's ''loads'' of gear to be found and tried on. The overall usefulness varies, and can fall down to personal tastes. Notably, some of the best equipment is handed over by [[Previous Player Character Cameo|Previous Player Character Cameos]] or randomly found in bonus dungeons.
* Since ''[[Dragon Quest IX]]'' gives you a [[Virtual Paper Doll]] hero/ine and [[Player Mooks]], there's ''loads'' of gear to be found and tried on. The overall usefulness varies, and can fall down to personal tastes. Notably, some of the best equipment is handed over by [[Previous Player Character Cameo]]s or randomly found in bonus dungeons.
* ''[[Rogue Galaxy]]'' also allows you to collect costumes for your characters; they give an extremely minor boost to defense.
* ''[[Rogue Galaxy]]'' also allows you to collect costumes for your characters; they give an extremely minor boost to defense.
* Acquiring Battle Trophies in ''[[Star Ocean: Till the End of Time]]'' nets you alternate costumes for the characters in game, but are only used in battle.
* Acquiring Battle Trophies in ''[[Star Ocean: Till the End of Time]]'' nets you alternate costumes for the characters in game, but are only used in battle.
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** This is mainly because, unlike [[World of Warcraft|a certain other popular MMO]] clothes have ''nothing'' to do with power levels and abilities and are on the rare side in-game. You do start with an ''enormous'' amount of costume pieces to choose from, so if you see someone running around with a cape or sword design you've never seen before, you just know for sure that he's accomplished something impressive.
** This is mainly because, unlike [[World of Warcraft|a certain other popular MMO]] clothes have ''nothing'' to do with power levels and abilities and are on the rare side in-game. You do start with an ''enormous'' amount of costume pieces to choose from, so if you see someone running around with a cape or sword design you've never seen before, you just know for sure that he's accomplished something impressive.
* Most of the quests in ''[[Age of Conan]]'' give items of clothing as a reward. In fairness, they do all grant bonuses to the character but it seems to be somewhat off-[[Incredibly Lame Pun|kilt]]er for you to walk the length and breadth of a warzone gathering items to help put the dead to rest and then be rewarded with a blue leather gladiator skirt.
* Most of the quests in ''[[Age of Conan]]'' give items of clothing as a reward. In fairness, they do all grant bonuses to the character but it seems to be somewhat off-[[Incredibly Lame Pun|kilt]]er for you to walk the length and breadth of a warzone gathering items to help put the dead to rest and then be rewarded with a blue leather gladiator skirt.
* While plenty of quests in ''[[World of Warcraft]]'' give armor as rewards, there are some that award clothing items that have no practical in-game value. Most of these are effectively [[Cosmetic Award|Cosmetic Awards]], although you may also get experience and/or gold alongside. There is even a quest that involves going back in time just so you can get a ''nice hat''. Ahem, [[Nice Hat]].
* While plenty of quests in ''[[World of Warcraft]]'' give armor as rewards, there are some that award clothing items that have no practical in-game value. Most of these are effectively [[Cosmetic Award]]s, although you may also get experience and/or gold alongside. There is even a quest that involves going back in time just so you can get a ''nice hat''. Ahem, [[Nice Hat]].
** Some players take this a step further and deliberately hoard clothing items so they can roleplay or just show off. Furthering this, many of the holiday events in the game have special currencies that can be gathered and traded for items of no practical value, including clothing (and some of these are required for in-game achievements).
** Some players take this a step further and deliberately hoard clothing items so they can roleplay or just show off. Furthering this, many of the holiday events in the game have special currencies that can be gathered and traded for items of no practical value, including clothing (and some of these are required for in-game achievements).
*** The tailoring profession also has a small subcategory devoted to sewing shirts. And, as of Cataclysm, a gorgeous dress with material requirements on the level of ''epic quality armor''.
*** The tailoring profession also has a small subcategory devoted to sewing shirts. And, as of Cataclysm, a gorgeous dress with material requirements on the level of ''epic quality armor''.
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** And to top it all off, when the player collects all 600 of the extremely well hidden Precursor Orbs, their ultimate reward is essentially a palette swap on Jak's scarf.
** And to top it all off, when the player collects all 600 of the extremely well hidden Precursor Orbs, their ultimate reward is essentially a palette swap on Jak's scarf.
* In ''[[Banjo-Kazooie]]: Nuts & Bolts'', beating the game will have Banjo wear a tuxedo, while Kazooie settles on a necktie. You can see some footage of this in action [http://www.gametrailers.com/player/40551.html here (no ending spoilers though, so don't worry)].
* In ''[[Banjo-Kazooie]]: Nuts & Bolts'', beating the game will have Banjo wear a tuxedo, while Kazooie settles on a necktie. You can see some footage of this in action [http://www.gametrailers.com/player/40551.html here (no ending spoilers though, so don't worry)].
* The ''[[Ratchet and Clank]]'' games generally don't reward you directly with new skins. Instead, you accumulate various bits and pieces, such as skill points or titanium bolts. These generally have exactly one use: new skins<ref> the other set is used for weapon upgrades when they are special bolts or [[Big Head Mode|cheats]] when skill points</ref>. That said, Ratchet defeating half the game in a tuxedo is pretty badass.
* The ''[[Ratchet and Clank]]'' games generally don't reward you directly with new skins. Instead, you accumulate various bits and pieces, such as skill points or titanium bolts. These generally have exactly one use: new skins.<ref>the other set is used for weapon upgrades when they are special bolts or [[Big Head Mode|cheats]] when skill points</ref> That said, Ratchet defeating half the game in a tuxedo is pretty badass.
** If you bought and downloaded ''Quest For Booty'', ''Crack in Time'' will reward you with a [[Badass]] [[Nice Hat|Pirate Hat]] available at the start of the game.
** If you bought and downloaded ''Quest For Booty'', ''Crack in Time'' will reward you with a [[Badass]] [[Nice Hat|Pirate Hat]] available at the start of the game.
* In the ''[[Klonoa]]'' Wii remake, Klonoa gains three additional outfits upon completion of the game: his original "collar and trousers" outfit, his ''Klonoa 2'' outfit, and his summer wear.
* In the ''[[Klonoa]]'' Wii remake, Klonoa gains three additional outfits upon completion of the game: his original "collar and trousers" outfit, his ''Klonoa 2'' outfit, and his summer wear.
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** You can also unlock a caveman outfit as well as medieval dresses for females and armor for males.
** You can also unlock a caveman outfit as well as medieval dresses for females and armor for males.
* The ''[[Ace Combat]]'' series does this, the second playthrough of the storyline adds [[Ace Pilot|Aces]] to each map, usually a distance away from the main objective, requiring you to risk failing the mission in order to shoot them down. Once you do, the extra paint scheme for the Ace's fighter type is unlocked.
* The ''[[Ace Combat]]'' series does this, the second playthrough of the storyline adds [[Ace Pilot|Aces]] to each map, usually a distance away from the main objective, requiring you to risk failing the mission in order to shoot them down. Once you do, the extra paint scheme for the Ace's fighter type is unlocked.
** Also includes [[Continuity Nod|Continuity Nods]] to older games in the series, such as the SU-37s "Yellow Squadron" scheme from ''Ace Combat 4'' in newer games.
** Also includes [[Continuity Nod]]s to older games in the series, such as the SU-37s "Yellow Squadron" scheme from ''Ace Combat 4'' in newer games.
* The [[Trope Namer]] is ''[[Animal Crossing]]'' (see the [[And Your Reward Is Clothes/Quotes|Quotes page]]), where your neighbors will reward you for going on a wild goose chase to find their camera with items (including clothes). They'll also give you clothes for free once in a while.
* The [[Trope Namer]] is ''[[Animal Crossing]]'' (see the [[And Your Reward Is Clothes/Quotes|Quotes page]]), where your neighbors will reward you for going on a wild goose chase to find their camera with items (including clothes). They'll also give you clothes for free once in a while.
* ''Create a Mall'' rewards the player with clothes and accessories for the playable character.
* ''Create a Mall'' rewards the player with clothes and accessories for the playable character.
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* Played straight (and [[Played for Laughs|for comedic effect]]) in the second ''[[Knights of the Old Republic]]''. Exile wakes up in his/her underwear and has to brawl through Peragus Station. Both Kreia and Atton will snark about your state of undress. One of your "rewards" is a miners' uniform in your size.
* Played straight (and [[Played for Laughs|for comedic effect]]) in the second ''[[Knights of the Old Republic]]''. Exile wakes up in his/her underwear and has to brawl through Peragus Station. Both Kreia and Atton will snark about your state of undress. One of your "rewards" is a miners' uniform in your size.
* Played straight in ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''; finishing various parts of the game gives you capes that make it more likely that you'll be ignored by the guards. In ''[[That One Sidequest]]'', you can get an additional cape by collecting 100 feathers all around the world, in hiding spots and nigh-impossible to see niches (which turns guards against you.)
* Played straight in ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''; finishing various parts of the game gives you capes that make it more likely that you'll be ignored by the guards. In ''[[That One Sidequest]]'', you can get an additional cape by collecting 100 feathers all around the world, in hiding spots and nigh-impossible to see niches (which turns guards against you.)
** Also, after you navigate the huge mausoleum -- tombs of six of the world's most famous assassins and revealing secrets hidden from mankind for over 500 years, you get some clothes.
** Also, after you navigate the huge mausoleum—tombs of six of the world's most famous assassins and revealing secrets hidden from mankind for over 500 years, you get some clothes.
*** Which have the best damn armor stats in the game, and never need to be repaired, so it's all good.
*** Which have the best damn armor stats in the game, and never need to be repaired, so it's all good.
** This is re-done in the next two games. ''Revelations'' even had ''two'' sets of them!
** This is re-done in the next two games. ''Revelations'' even had ''two'' sets of them!
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