Well before seeing/reading that, I probably would have held the same mediocre opinion about the designs until I saw the thought and detail he created them with.
Basing them on people is always a nice touch. So uh, anyone know whether that Japanese chick was the woman he invited up on stage WAAAAAAAAY back when and said she would be related to the game somehow?
The designs are cool for cyborgs. FOR cyborgs.
I still like humans the best really. I don't think my opinion will change in that respect. But seeing them in detail I like them more. Except wolf….who really just seems kinda boring. And what part of the model did he base that on? Her ass?
Anyway, I liked how they could talk and stuff. I was afraid they might be reduced to saying only their names. 'FEEEEEAR' Maybe that will be Rage's role huh?
I also like his hint about 'whether or not' they can turn into humans during the game. That's very cool. I'm hoping for optional ways to defeat them again to get such a result.
And ultimately I like his whole idea Beauty and the Beast Unit. Nice.
So yeah, actually getting the details now I feel far more positive. Would have liked humans ya know? But this ain't half bad.
On a side note...I know Raiden isn't popular around here but anyone think he might be the masked soldier unaffected by FOXDIE in that first scene?