Apparently there actually wasn't enough room for them to fit character customization in. I can't remember the source but it was in an interview with Masuda. If this really is true why the bloody hell didn't he say so instead of saying 'I wanted to keep it nostalgic'.
Since playing the demo the system's restrictions do still show. No full 3D.
Since playing the demo the system's restrictions do still show. No full 3D.