Here’s a short piece on the topic:
: The "My Steelport" portal used to share characters in the original PC version is not available in the Remastered edition. How to Access The creation suite first appears after the opening mission, "When Good Heists Go Bad"
Scholars often use the term "Bricolage" (tinkering/constructing from diverse materials) to describe Saints Row character creation. Unlike Mass Effect or Final Fantasy , where you tweak sliders to create a "believable" human, Saints Row 3 is about mixing incongruous elements.
: Characters now feature more realistic skin texturing and reflective eyes, though some players find the new "glassy" iris look slightly unsettling compared to the original. Clothing Textures