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Originally posted by: Mr. Jack
I'm sorry Spak but you are really offbase here. I really don't see what was wrong with the original character design, and I certainly don't see why it sucked. The new one sucks simply because its so different from the old one. Had there never been a previous Banjo game I'd say whatever and it probably wouldn't be a big deal. I just don't get why it's so hard to stick with already designed and created characters. I'm sure if Rare would've stuck with the same character models they could've pulled some Nintendo fans into the 360 experience with just one must have game (assuming they don't tamper with the gameplay either). One of the big reasons I picked up a 360 was for Rare franchises, and sequels to some of my favorite games of all time. I guess we'll see how this one turns out, but I'm a little worried just from the small changes I saw in this video.
But here is the thing...they really haven't changed that much.
Banjo's original design had a elongated face with a more rounded nose on top.
The new design carries that elongated face flattens it out alittle, and gives a more square nose (that actually looks pretty good on the face.)
Banjo's eyes in the original are typical large eyed cartoon eyes...and the new Banjo eyes are similar, except for a round patch of light brown fur before the original fur. The eyes may be slightly smaller, but they don't look that drastically different.
In fact, the whole character design is basically the same...I think perhaps the rendering could have been better. Bringing the bear chest into the fur instead of extending it out.
And finally, Kazooie looks much, much better. She has a much thinner defined bird like body. That is appealing to the eyes.
The limitations of the original Banjo design are showing through. As you improve upon it, and use more sophisticated graphics and such, the overalll flaws in the entire character are showing.
It is a big goofy country hick bear with Yellow shorts and a Backpack with a bird in it. It just doesn't work for me as a character. The personality isn't interesting, and character concept isn't either.
If someone had grabbed a screen shot from the trailer that was further back, I believe people wouldn't have the same quarrels with it.
It really isn't that different. Its not like they gave Batman a White Costume with wings and a bright shiney heart or something.