"How many times does graphical style get brought up as a limiting factor to a game's sales numbers? Okami and Madworld spring to mind."
And GTA Chinatown Wars. So this notion going for realistic graphics is bad just doesn't fit.
A flashy-first game is awesome when it comes out. A great-first game is awesome forever.
Plus, just for the hell of it: Kelly Brook at the 2008 BAFTAs