I can't put my finger on what it is, but the artist who created these images of Astro has done (IMHO) an incredible job.
Tezuka's original manga drawings of him look "dated" - but to me, he actually looks like a 9 year old boy here - but a
21st Century 9 year old boy,
not the "1950's version"). His eyebrows are heavier and more strongly defined (and closer to his eyes); the shape of his face is not as exaggerated (with big, round cheeks) - he looks more "masculine" while still childlike. Plus his shorts are painted further down his legs (which make them look more like "shorts" instead of "underwear"). I really like him this way better than the way he's portrayed in the 2003 anime.

I downloaded it to my Ipod when it first became available (then disappeared for a while). I can't play the game to save my life (I am a NOT a gamer

) but I HAD to have it for the graphics. The game graphics are cute, but not even close to the two images Adrian_68 posted. BTW Adrian, it's good to see you again! Members come and go, but it's always great to see someone who's been a part of the forum for a while!
