Pixel Art Styles?

[Zexion]

Hey all!
As I'm sure you all know, I have been developing equinox, and I've done quite a bit "engine" wise, but not so much graphics wise. I really started to look at my graphics and I realized how old they look. I don't think they look ugly, but they are not very modern, and I was just wondering which art style would be best suited for it. I started searching for different styles, and I'm stuck between more modern styles of pixel art such as

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http://kiwinuptuo.deviantart.com/art/Pixel-Art-Tutorial-Tree-196679114?q=gallery%3Akiwinuptuo%2F27054576&qo=2

or do something more like kirby and mario&luigi super star saga...

I like both styles, but IDK... what would you guys prefer

[KK20]

I'm a fan of GBA and DS pixel art styles. The more modern ones are probably best left for serious-huge-team projects. Plus, that looks time consuming, especially since you're the only spriter.

You could always just replace the graphics later.

[Zexion]

Yeah that's true, I guess I will continue this style and eventually change it up to be niace
I just get knocked down by sooo many fricken pegs when I see pro pixel art . It makes me want to quit...

Sorry I took forever to reply, lol. Kid Icarus is consuming my life..