I think the point is, if you are going to update the looks, keep everything you tried to get across, graphically, and bring that to a new level rather than updating some aspects and completely forgetting others. The helmets SHOULD look shiney, as should Terra's hair. Hell, I'm having a big problem with the fuckin SNOW. Give it a little more depth with shades of blue and it would've looked nice. See, little things.
Again, I think that's why the PSP FF games sprites actually kicked ass(and looked like proper time was taken crafting them):
Look at the details, dammit! Cid's goggles and helmet have shine to them. This FFVI could've had THAT! Seriously, people shouldn't settle for anything less, and Square should be better than this. Why take a step forward and then take one back?