Up until recently, when Game Freak said Pokémon regions were inspired by different countries and locales, this mostly meant in terms of game design and not necessarily graphics. Pokémon Sun & Moon’s Location Lends Itself to More Beautiful, Varied Landscapes
The previous 3DS generation of Pokémon games had better art direction overall and didn’t cut corners when giving players exciting landscapes to explore. Through emulation and a texture pack from Volya and other modders, players can experience Ultra Sun and Moon in HD just like Sword and Shield, and with this graphical overhaul the 3DS games have a more detailed and active look than the Switch games do. Players may be correct in assuming that Pokémon has never been a huge graphical showcase, but that doesn’t mean that the games don’t (or can’t) look good. Related: Abandoned Pokémon Game Mechanics Legends: Arceus Could Bring Back While this ultimately didn’t stop Pokémon Sword and Shield from selling well due in part to the Switch’s overall success, it did put a damper on the excitement of a new generation.
However, when previews started surfacing, players felt the game was only on par with the titles created for the 3DS and the Pokémon Let’s Go games - there are even Sword and Shield-inspired cards that look better in the TCG.
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Given the upgrade in power the Switch had versus its predecessors, people were expecting a new era with comparable graphics to Breath of the Wild and Mario Odyssey. However, even upon release, critics and fans alike were skeptical of the graphical quality of the games - with many noting how it didn’t look all too different from the 3DS games in the previous generation, Sun and Moon.Īlthough there’s some moments of visual flourish, many fans were disappointed in the graphical jump back to home consoles. The games are now approaching two years old and people have enjoyed the addition of Dynamaxing, Team Raids, and improvements of online capabilities. Pokémon: Legends Arceus may be on the horizon, but the current generation of mainline Pokémon games is still Pokémon Sword and Shield.
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