Wow. This is going to be a real, playable,
game? Sonic 4, eat your heart out!
This is exactly how a Green Hill remake should look. Not only does is look nice (ie well rendered, etc), but it's full of
personality as well - it doesn't have that cold, vapid look that a lot of CG does (here's looking at you, 3D blast). The totem pole is brilliant, and the Sonic model is basically perfect.
My
only complaint would be the background - it's a little too sparse compared to the original. I'm used to GHZ having a higher mountain to water ratio than that.
About it being busy, I don't think that'll be a problem at all when it's in motion. Classic Sonic games didn't need to blur or dim their backgrounds, and they looked alright - just look at Sonic CD or Chaotix.
Actually, the art style you're using here (whimsy, bold colours, rainbows) reminds me of an artist who was popular in the 90's, Lisa Frank.

(I can't find any better examples of her art online, but it was
everywhere back in the day)
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My plan is to release the first level which is on track to be completed soon and depending on community support to keep working on it.
Well, you've got my support.