I really like how each NPC has its own character. I hadn't thought about that "individualism" being part of what was good in the King's Field games until you mentioned it earlier. Now that I think about it, it's really true and adds a lot to the game. Same thing for weapons, each had its own character.
Personally, I think non-moving eyes look fine. Adding detail is nice, but I don't think it makes or breaks a game. Modern games spend way too much of their budget and time/PC-resources on model detail and realistic lighting, yet when it comes to creating an immersive environment, I think those aspects are strictly secondary to things like realistic model placement and animations, and story. The more detail you add, the more it makes less detailed areas stand out (non-articulated hands, mouth etc).
Personally, I think non-moving eyes look fine. Adding detail is nice, but I don't think it makes or breaks a game. Modern games spend way too much of their budget and time/PC-resources on model detail and realistic lighting, yet when it comes to creating an immersive environment, I think those aspects are strictly secondary to things like realistic model placement and animations, and story. The more detail you add, the more it makes less detailed areas stand out (non-articulated hands, mouth etc).