Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-24757875-20140426211201/@comment-8505655-20140427165622

Was it necessary? I would think so, yes, inasmuch as Omniverse was clearly intended to be something very different than its predecessors. There is a profound connection between the nature of a cartoon and the animation it uses. I don't mean at all that a more realistic styles means a more serious tone, but at the same time, Omniverse's zanier take on the Ben 10 world benefits from its quirky art style. (Of course, it ought to be noted that whether the plot change itself was necessary is another question entirely.)

Personally, as a bit of an animation fanatic, I strongly appreciate just how focused OV can be with its art. Everything has been redesigned since last it was seen, which hasn't always turned out well, but at least for the alien transformations, it's miles ahead of UA. Just look at the alien lineup in the UA opening sequence. A considerable number of aliens introduced in the OS are in it, sporting dumbed-down versions of the same old designs. The old designs were largely good, but with nothing added to them and simplified designs, they have uniformly decreased in quality. OV has taken upon itself to redesign everything, and while sometimes it goes a little overboard, this has nonetheless led to some brilliant new designs.

To be honest, I'm deeply saddened that we got this. (>>)

But at the same time, I can't help but admit that I've come to enjoy Omniverse for its visual pleasures.