Side portrait MC (Protagonist) vs No side portrait MC?

[VisualNovel21]

I would prefer the portrait to be there, especially if its beautiful art why not see the mc?

 

[usagi-k]

while i dont think it's necessary i still really like side portraits !!! i dont understand why so many games create such detailed and pretty designs for the heroines only to not show them off properly aside from cgs </3 i especially felt this a lot for hinagiku (uchronia) and kanna (unlogical) because i found both of those mcs to have such beautiful character designs and also well established personalities and roles so i found it really lacking that we didnt get side portraits too T^T

plus it's fun when a li says something that pisses you off, only to see that the side portrait looks just as annoyed / disappointed as well lol

 

[Yashalun]

I prefer that they have a portrait and that their expressions and feelings can be seen, although I could play with whether their portrait is there or not, but I prefer that they have an image because that way I can see her as a girl with personality, with feelings, someone who has a soul and essence.