Check out how Guilty Gear was going to look....

[UndeadKing]

"SHOW TIME"

Uggh, that's ugly. I must admit though, I am curious as to if it would play any different.

[MechDeus]

That art style reminds me of Toshinden, and those sprites aren't helping.

I'd have to say that I think all the changes they made regarding character were definately for the better, including things like Sol's sword now being a flat sword with no edge. Makes it more interesting that he's beating people with a sword (yes, I realize that's how broadswords actually work, but not quite like this).

[Daisuke Jigen]

/me has violent flashbacks to ShinOhKen.

[Taito]

Good find. Years ago I read somewhere Arc Systems originally rendered GG in 3D before opting for the hand-rendered anime look, but I had always thought they meant the game was originally going to be a Tekken/VF contender. Suffice it to say they made the right decision.

[Shakey]

that is some ugly shit

[Satsuki]

Even though I am sooooooo very happy they changed it to how it is now, Millia is still hot. I wonder if she was as cheap in this version? hohoho.
ps-Sol looks ridiculous. What *is* he doing?

[Captain Vegetable]

Originally posted by Lordmrw
I like the Milia design up there rather than the one they wound up using.

[gameoverDude]

Thank goodness they changed their minds. The prerendered art just isn't nearly as good.

As for the original designs, they're not bad but would better be served with hand-drawn sprites.

[Shin Johnpv]

i dont know doesnt see to bad

i like both

personally i like pre-rendered sprites and hand drawn sprites for 2D fighters

but im also a huge fan of the Killer Instinct series

and i think pre-rendered sprites can be pulled off

and i agree i like that Milla more