FFXII was repetitive in terms of character design (but then the whole game really didn't accomplish anything, so...) but FFVII, VIII and X were not all that similar. There were some elements that were there in all three, but the styles of dress were different and the characters looked unique.

IMO, FFX was the best design followed by VII. Both designs fit their respective worlds perfectly nad helped make those games so memorable.

I really do not see what the fuss is about. I like his style, all i know is that i hated everyone from FFXII except the guy from rozarria whom i think was called cid something something... o and ashe's late husband.

I don't see why everyone hates Nomura, his designs seem fine with me. each to his own I suppose.

Nomura didn't ruin FFVII, that's one of the best FF games ever made. and FF versus XIII looks extremely promising...Kingdom hearts was good aswell. people dislike Nomura because it's "the cool thing to do" when what he has done is created great characters and been involved in awesome games.

VR/Carnage, I need to make you a medal saying "GOD" on it.

I pretty much hate most of Nomura's designs ... and I hate his re-designs even more. He gives Amano's characters the kiss of death. (R.I.P, Setzer and non-generic animeboy spiky hair of doom Zidane)

@ Rydia:
Amano actually designed Garnet with white hair, but Murase re-designed her as a brunette, not so much Nomura's fault. Rinoa's and Tifa's similarity are though

The only design of Nomura's that I can truly say I liked is X's Yuna. Everything else? Nope.

What I hate most about his designs is that they're taking over. Amano's designs were all original and mostly awesome (Epic designs: Faris, Terra, Celes, Locke). Nomura's work just relies on Anime, fanboys, the 'baddass' factor and pop culture. They're mainly about raking in the fanboys for teh monehs.

I'd love to see another FF with Amano making the designs and such, since we actually have the technology now to incorporate his extravagant designs. Why don't SE jump on that fact?!

As do I.

I like the dude solely for his contributions to the creation of Kingdom Hearts.