@RageaSarus:
…and he's gay.
Who? Chris or Leon? Don't get me excited now!
@SympathyX:
Haha wow, you guys are cool
Opinions on why that wouldnt work?
Okay. Where to begin…
-Body size is significantly different. Leon, though physical built, is far more lean than muscular. Chris has biceps that are larger than his skull. The body proportions would be horrendous.
-Leon would mimic Chris' mannerisms. Believe it or not, there is a huge difference between Chris and Leon in fighting style. Leon is far more espionage. He fights with a knife religiously, carries NECESSARY weapons, and is much faster. Chris has a bizarre collection of weapons including stun rod, elemental grenade launcher, claymores, and a freaking satellite laser. Chris focuses far more on brute strength than agility, choosing to punch enemies rather than stab them. One man likes to throw knives around, while the other punches boulders. Big difference.
-This would require a voice track for Leon. Yes, Dante has a Sparda costume, but Sparda is Dante's father. It is easy to accept the two having similar voices. Chris and Leon would never have similar voices. God knows, Leon never went on about making sure his partner was alive.
-Most importantly, if they are going out of their way to give Leon-skinned Chris a new voice, they may as well make Leon in the game. However, I wouldn't get my hopes up. RE has THREE reps now, and I'd be shocked if they got another. Not even Mega Man has three reps.....yet.