Well i would not say that the new style is realistic !
And i like it a lot indeed
The overall style is the same and i really like the new style, for me i don't see big differences ??
Perhaps you could post some picture showing side by side
the old and new version ?
By realistic, for me it means photographic look , like in COD 4 game or Crysis game.
So i should say your game is not realistic based , like some Oblivion or Mass Effect games !
Well , anyway it always looks really great , like a Nintendo game, with original mix graphics.
What will count will be fun of the game, gameplay, and
the desire to continue the game and finish it !
Keep it up !
. I think more realitsic of old style 
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