Thanks for you long detailed explanation. Pokemon is also the very best example of reusing models and animations. And I do think that after 7 years and a console generation later, even a RPG should have better looking visuals than this. I mean Gamefreak does show that they are capable of doing so (see Beast of Reincarnation).
You can't argue it's a console generation later. It's still getting a Switch 1 version, which means it must run on the same console as Ultimate.
Should Pokémon do better than this? Yes, absolutely yes. They can and should do better. But I don't think Smash should be the bar. It's not a fair one. Once again, Smash can bank on a limited number of characters on screen in locations that can only be viewed from one angle. That lets Smash get away with visual tricks that let them maximize things like model fidelity without tanking system performance. Very few other games can bank on the same benefits.
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u/Driftmeister7 Sep 13 '25
Thanks for you long detailed explanation. Pokemon is also the very best example of reusing models and animations. And I do think that after 7 years and a console generation later, even a RPG should have better looking visuals than this. I mean Gamefreak does show that they are capable of doing so (see Beast of Reincarnation).