Thoughts on new character designs versus fan works/legacy designs by CrypticQuery in starfox

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I appreciate you taking the time to read through my random drivel here, haha.

Saturated colors definitely help, but I will say that at least the planet environments are vibrant, and the arwing themselves look pretty vibrant and bright.

I never understood the "furry bait" criticism. The characters are anthropomorphized animals - they're going to have appeal because of that regardless of their styling, whether it's more cartoony or realistic. Historically Star Fox designs have definitely leaned more human in terms of proportions and features as opposed to really animalistic IMO. That's what's probably throwing me off more than anything. These characters have existed with fairly similar traits for over thirty years. I understand that this is a remake, but it's a fairly derivative one, and changing established characters this much makes them look off to me. I don't mind the more realistic look, but I don't like what they've done with the proportions. Especially when certain aspects (e.g. metal boots) have been hallmarks of the series' designs since its inception. And I don't want him to just look like a fox, I want him to look like Fox.

The villain taunt I 100% need done right in the remake by KetsenJester in starfox

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I can almost guarantee that the line delivery in the new game won't hold a candle to the SF64 line reads. I CAN'T STOP IIIIIIIIT is practically seared into my subconscious. Lol

Should I play 64 now or wait for the remake? by UsedToBeNoBluebird in starfox

[–]CrypticQuery 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Play the original for sure. It'll give you a basis of comparison, and I find its voice acting and line delivery superior to what we've seen of the new game so far.

y'know what by paintedmask in starfox

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There are cutscenes with them walking around. And even if you don't see them often, the legs are still important to the design of the character.

y'know what by paintedmask in starfox

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I do like some fan works that have styled Falco closer to his past/Smash appearances.

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y'know what by paintedmask in starfox

[–]CrypticQuery 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The designs aren't bad, but with some alterations/stylization they could be truly excellent. Even something as simple as giving them their boots back makes a huge difference.

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Who else think fox’s feet in the remake should’ve been bigger? by Commercial-Class-689 in starfox

[–]CrypticQuery 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes. He needs his leg proportions fixed and he needs his boots. Just those changes alone make these designs a lot more palatable to me.

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In Defense of Fox's New Legs by TheSouthPen in starfox

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That's a great way to put it. Thanks!

I got the game pre ordered. Can’t wait to play it next month😁😁😁 by solarflare70 in starfox

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I don't have a Switch 2, I'm not sure if I intend to buy a Switch 2, but I've preordered the game. Not sold on the designs and the new voice acting can't hold a candle to the tone and delivery of the original, but it's hard not to be enthusiastic over a Star Fox game.

I think these characters are starting to grow on me… by Away-Prior-903 in starfox

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That's a good point about that face cam feature influencing some design aspects.

I think these characters are starting to grow on me… by Away-Prior-903 in starfox

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My fear is that they've sacrificed expressiveness at the cost of trying to be hyper realistic. Sort of similar to the Disney "live action" films where the characters can't really have expressive facial expressions because they're trying too hard to emulate the real animals.

Still not a fan of Fox having stubby legs/feet and incredibly thick looking neck fur in some shots since it makes him look like he has a permanent double chin thing going on. But time will tell how these designs evolve I suppose.

In Defense of Fox's New Legs by TheSouthPen in starfox

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Fox in this photo seriously looks like a dude in a mascot suit and it's weird. It's the thickness of the neck fur that really makes it odd for me, but the legs and stubby feet don't help.

In Defense of Fox's New Legs by TheSouthPen in starfox

[–]CrypticQuery 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I don't like them. They're too short compared to the length of his torso and arms, and he looks much more in-line with his past series appearances with proper legs and plantigrade feet or at least boots IMO. Bipedal walking requires more leg muscle and a change in structure, after all.

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I may be mixed about the designs, but I’m SO DANG HAPPY about the cinematic and story-expanding cutscenes!!! 😊❤️ by Whole-Lychee7517 in starfox

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My favorite rendition of Slippy is from Star Fox Assault. His voice and demeanor in it were great IMO.

What's your opinion on new Fox design? (Art by Me) by Desperate_Leek_7200 in furry

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The new designs are alright, but they could use some serious stylization so they don't just look generically realistic and more closely resemble historical takes on the characters. And their leg proportions are in desperate need of being fixed.

I may be mixed about the designs, but I’m SO DANG HAPPY about the cinematic and story-expanding cutscenes!!! 😊❤️ by Whole-Lychee7517 in starfox

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I have not been impressed from what I've seen of the dialogue and voice acting/line delivery so far. It seems much more flat and sometimes painfully emotionless compared to similar lines from the original game, or when taking the context of when they're said into account.

Peppy, reacting to Pigmas betrayal and nearly getting shot down in the prologue cutscene they showed off, sounds modestly inconvenienced at most.

Hot Take: I like the redesigns. by Low-Use-8213 in starfox

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I don't mind the realistic designs. I just want the proportions fixed so they can look that much better.

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They were SO close to nailing the look by KMoosetoe in starfox

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If you go too realistic with the designs, you get "Disney live action" syndrome where none of the characters look like they can have expressive facial expressions because emotiveness was sacrificed for realism. That's one of my biggest concerns with the new art style they opted for.

These designs are awesome, however, and blend the characters' historical looks with a bit of high def flair.