I like the way you get points. The goal is to gain AP while making others lose or waste their own which makes it so you constantly want to be in the middle of combat rather then nailing 1 move to spike a character into the abyss or to just occupy a ledge all day. You actually need to start in full blown combat and end it that way as well. It reminds me of DBZ or something, you need beat the fuck out of your opponent while gathering your own strength and when the time is right you Final Flash the living piss out of em.
I also like how because of this, they say there is a much more emphasis on comboing your attacks together allowing for more depth in the actual combat. I also like how each character has a very distinct style of play with Kratos up close, and Parappa keeping his distance and being an AP gainer and moving in for the final strike when ready, etc. One thing I really hope doesn't happen but shouldn't is nne thing that pisses me off with Smash Brawl. You see diversity to a degree and then see stupid shit like Fox, Falco, and Wolf who are basically the same fucking character 3 times over down to the damn Land Master final smash. I do not want to see this game filled with stupid crap like that.
Graphically, I don't see what the hell people are going on about. I think it mainly comes down to liking the art style or not or just not being able to appreciate a games visuals without a ridiculous amount of bump mapping. The game is crisp, has AA in place, has plenty of color, plenty of shit going on screen, and all runs at a solid 60fps. All this topped with great, fluid controls, good stuff. I can say the highlight characters when their super meter is full is pretty stupid and it reminds me of X-Factor in MvsC3 but will most likely, like that game, not be near as bad when actually playing it.
And with their roster, they have a ton to choose from. People just need to actually look back farther then the PS2 era and you will find a ton of gems. Sir Daniel Fortesque, Tomba, Blasto, Jersey Devil anyone? And with 3rd party being a big factor for characters as well, I fully expect Crash and Spyro and probably Snake and Cloud. Hell, the sky is the limit.
Anyways, the footage looks great and game looks like a lot of fun and can't wait to see more and to see what they have in store for the game. Bring on E3!