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Alyssa Marante, a prominent Kotaku journalist, has spoken out against Stellar Blade's sexualized portrayal, criticizing it for catering to "male gaze" and imply that such characters are created solely for sexual gratification. Yet, she has simultaneously expressed enthusiasm for other titles—such as Hades 2—that feature similarly attractive character designs, praising their depiction of women as "diverse" and "hot." This double standard has not gone unnoticed.