worse than the original in my opinion
original sprites had the benefit of being the creator’s vision. the ps3 sprites are far better artistically but some of the old sprites have charm to them.
I’m really disappointed the Steam version isn’t a port of the ps3 version!! The voice acting is a treat and the sprites are so much more attractive. Really don’t like the art style of the pachinko game. It’s not Umineko anime bad, but I hate the faces and the shading.
Now onto more specific sprite opinions… I’m going to use Beato since she has the most sprites out of anyone in the game.
I really love the Beatrice sprites of the original. I think they give her way more personality! I’ve noticed later adaptations of the sprites like to exaggerate Beato’s expressions (which isn’t bad because she’s an exaggerated person), but I think the manga does a much better job of slasher face than the ps3 sprites which feel oddly plastic in comparison to the original. Here’s a comparison photo:
sorry for low quality.
I think it’s because the original sprites make her look more endearing… It’s a departure and I don’t mind it too much.
I really dislike the Pachinko sprites. Did they add the Pachinko animation into the game? I think that would make it very unique!! I guess it was probably an understandable limitation, so I don’t fault them.
I found a great Pachinko sprite and event catalog on E-Hentai of all places. Not sure if I should post the link, but I’m going to pull a Beato sprite so I can stay consistent.
They just don’t do it for me. They don’t have those exaggerated expressions, but those moe eyes spoil all of them. I’m not personally a fan, but it’s a matter of opinion!