Quote Originally Posted by Vyk View Post
I realize certain styles of anime aesthetic are acquired tastes, but most of them are par for the course. Is this meant to illustrate the idea that people are growing out of the whole aspect of JRPGs? This would lead one to believe if games like FFVI and Xenogears were released today, people would roll their eyes and sigh at the art direction and not give it another thought? Even the earliest Dragon Warrior games looked like anime. And damn near every JRPG after that. I don't see how that alone is a deciding factor. At least it's not super-deformed (chibi) anime style anymore like it was in those days
I had a hunch my post might cause a certain reaction, but it is not something I had aimed for. Obviously speaking for myself here, I'll just say I have preferences for some styles over others. I wasn't aware there was a discussion about this subject (and by the sound of it quite seriously), so I'll leave it at that.

Anyways, looking forward to trying out other Tales games once I get through the ones I've got right now.