![]() However, Pokémon's 3DS games ' towns push buildings closer to each other and many cities have radically different styles from one another, from Maile’s traditional Japanese look to Hau’oli’s completely modern design. Related: Why Pokémon Legends: Arceus' Tree Graphics Comparisons Don't MatterĮven many buildings compare well to Sword and Shield - shops have about the same level of detail on the interior and vary from area to area, giving the game more variety when visiting regions. A lot of Sword and Shield’s battles take place in open fields or voids, with the backgrounds not elevating or varying much in style. Battle sequences can take place in town squares and flower fields in Sun and Moon, and there are specific themes for every island trial’s battles. ![]() ![]() While Pokémon Sword and Shield have Sun and Moon beaten in terms of the epic proportions of their Galar region-specific Dynamax fights, when comparing routes, battles, and interior shots, the 3DS games are better at filling the scene with different elevations and decorations. Pokémon Sun & Moon’s Higher Level of Detail Looks Great in HD Since the theming of newer Pokémon entries has evolved and become more unique, going back to a more recognizable and piecemeal setting feels like a step back. Rock textures on mountains feel especially barren and even Galar town designs feel lesser than the vibrant nature of Alola. Sword and Shield boast a lot of fields, lakes, and forests mirroring the United Kingdom and the European countryside, but without the detail to back those epic landscapes up, they end up feeling empty. Sun and Moon are based on tropical island locales such as the Pacific Islands and Hawaii, so there is a wider variety of landscapes like volcanoes, waterfalls, and seaside cities, and the foliage looks more specialized than Sword and Shield. With Pokémon X and Y, however, it was made clear that future Pokémon regions would be heavily inspired by countries in the real world going forward - France, in that game. 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. 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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