"Post your pixelart for constructive feedback and help others with their art."I think you should've had it coming =)
I kept the weapon and shield but changed the view to a bit more distant one. It helps getting rid off those big
areas that might be a bitch to finish or it takes a long time to and even longer to make interesting.
There is also something weird with his pose. It's too random and too bulky. And the old one didn't look like he was surveying, he looked more surprised then anything else.
I noticed you've started going into very small details, especially on the weapon when you have not even finished polishing the concept. It usually ends up in you getting tired off it when you need to change something in the picture because it gets very messy and you have already put a lot of effort and time into it. Try keeping it in the right "frame" and don't rush ahead when there still are things uncertain in the current state.
Also the use of colours could be more interesting and help you make the scene more effectful, instead of just using a brighter or darker version of the colour you've got try grabbing suitable colours from elsewhere and apply.
Hope it helps on your progress!
/coffee