[stepurhan]

I think it has the potential to work and have a powerful impact if done right. I take it that this minimalist art is going to be fully animated. Is that right?

There are some people who I think will be put off by this alone. In the same way that there are people spurn text interfaces because they think point-and-click is an improvement, some will spurn a game because they think pretty graphics are better. Not a reason not to do it. Just something to be aware of.

It is important that the style fits the game itself but you seem to be confident that is the case. A different visual style can definitely make people feel differently. As I mentioned in another thread recently, the film La Haine is entirely black and white despite being filmed in colour. This makes the whole thing feel darker which perfectlly suits the tone of the action.

If minimalist art will do the same for your game then I think you should go for it.