Ye, that's what I figured, it's an intresting style.

keep it up

I see what you mean but 'scribbly' can still be clean on the pixel level :/

The dirty shading and such were done to sort of imitate the original game's dark, rugged, comic book-ish art style (it's awesome, check it out if you don't know it!).

And thanks!

It's really not as "needed" as it is a style choice for the piece's presentation. I think the piece would stand well without it, but I feel like it should help with the "first sight impact" (if that's even a thing), at least for people who played the game.

Anyhoo, thanks! :D

I wanted to show the scribbled "stress" symbol from the game but I didn't realise it was hurting the preview instead of helping it haha

Good to know, thanks for the heads-up!

Cool stuff.  I would change the preview if I were you. The piece is much better than the preview would lead people to believe. I only clicked it by accident.

I do realise the red background is needed but I feel some stuff is lost with it,

either way a great piece you've created, I like it

A little dirty on the pixel level coming from you.
Typography is a bit off for 'type' nerds.
Otherwise, stylish and cool.