[critque] NoseBound new main character - w.i.p.

DiegoBAQ

Hi guys I'm the developer and artist of NoseBound, a point & click adventure game. I've been developing this game for like, ages. Now that I'm closer to complete the first chapter I'm making a revision of some of the art that looks kind of old.
If you want to know more about the game go here -->> http://www.nosebound.com/  (there's a demo to play)

So this is the main character, an old, grumpy, hot boiled detective. And this is how it currently looks in the game.



And this is the new High-poly I'm making. Trying to address most of the critiques I received over the last year.
Please if you have some time, I would appreciate an honest appreciation, tips, critiques, etc.
My goal here is to produce a character that will work for both the gameplay and for cut-scenes close up animations.  

 

gfelton

If at all possible, maybe tone down the folds under his holster thing? It looks like he's getting squeezed quite hard in some places, most noticeably around the shoulder.

DiegoBAQ

Thanks!! will do. 

Magihat

It kinda reminds me of "The Cat Lady" with the black/white, freakish and grotesque vibe. I can't really give much critique on the character as I don't really get a sense of what style he is supposed to be in but one thing that just strikes me as particularly odd regardless is the design of those shoes.

DiegoBAQ

haha yeah, they're definitely going away. I don't like them either, they give him a "Frankenstein" vibe. 

I think I'm going with something more classic like this ref. 

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Regarding style for the game, what we want to create is like a stylized black and white 40´s film. With touches of color here and there to empathize drama of a particular moment. 

Thanks for your comments.

DiegoBAQ

Ok guys here's my final high-mesh. I addressed all you pointed out here and other stuff some other friends told me, you really helped me open my eyes on a few things.  Thanks for all the critiques, I hope you like the character!!