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Pokémon Sword & Shield Spoiler, Leak and Datamine Thread 2 | Page 401 (Update: Datamining has begun)
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Initial impressions will be positive but I think people will sour on it within a month or two.
We'll see what that means going forward.
The point is more that it's being treated as a statement they made dishonestly, is what I object too.
Game Freak is not responsible for whether or not they have a different view of the fan base, or a different part of the fan base, than you do. Like, I'm sorry, but a lot of the people in this thread don't even represent a majority of the "hardcore" fan base at all. I'd say the same thing about myself and the people who agree with me.
Junichi Masuda is on record saying that people (esp kids) these days won't spend time on challenging games because there are so many options and mobile games on out there to play.
this is 100% a leadership issue.
Good post. Early routes had tonnes of new Pokémon, music was banging in places (subjective), colours of the game really pop, it's still Pokémon with all its charm, etc.
Meanwhile kids got nuts over Fortnite, a game that is skill based.
Watching the stream reaffirms how much I miss following Pokemon, especially with the expanded field of view and the presence of Pokemon in their natural habitat in the overworld.
The cel-shaded Pokemon and character models and the UI all feel cohesive, and I hope they stick with cel-shading forever.
The cel-shaded Pokemon and character models and the UI all feel cohesive, and I hope they stick with cel-shading forever.
Yeah the town with the first gym. I loved the rolling hills in the background.
He isn't saying Pokémon is like a mobile game, rather a lot of his decisions stem from trying to keep people engaged with Pokémon rather than to play mobile games, which he believes are competition for some reason
I encourage everyone to back and play black and white in these trying times. Even if all this wasn't happening still go play em they amazing
Thanks for some positive fresh air, you two. Glad to hear the colors pop -- that's a big draw to me visually.
They do somewhat, but then they said Nessa is at the lighthouse and she's just in front of a texture you can't walk into instead of at the top or something.
Could have made a pokemon bridge like gen 1 lighthouse climb.
A lot more people than the sample size here, or even in the more vocal parts of the fandom. Those kinds of things represent only a portion of and are a bad representation of consumers, and not all consumers are casuals.
[wakes up]
"Wow, the leak thread moved so fast overnight, I wonder what happened!?"
...
"Oh sweet Jesus"
Yeah if preordering didn't get me the game cheaper than it's likely to be for years then I'd definitely be cancelling now. I can't believe they seem to have doubled down on the worst aspects of the 3DS era. How the hell did none of these issues get even the slightest mention in previews!?
"Wow, the leak thread moved so fast overnight, I wonder what happened!?"
...
"Oh sweet Jesus"
Yeah if preordering didn't get me the game cheaper than it's likely to be for years then I'd definitely be cancelling now. I can't believe they seem to have doubled down on the worst aspects of the 3DS era. How the hell did none of these issues get even the slightest mention in previews!?
I am still scratching my head at there being 10 routes total and 5 of them are traversed two gyms in, however. I know I posted about this already but if someone can verify what I read earlier that would be handy. Or uh, refute it -- that would be stellar.
The less money Game Freak put in, the more money they make. These games are still gonna sell 12m+ no matter what they put in.
Most viral games explode with kids because they focus on creativity, experimenting and social play. Fortnite, Minecraft don't have much to read, you can share cool moments with your friends and every time you play, something different happens
It's like the opposite of modern Pokémon mainline games.
Funnily enough, Pokémon Go also nails this
Yeah, that's why I'm very uncertain whether it's actually correct - it just seems far too less.
Is..is this the interior of the gym? I didn't catch the stream but saw some screenshots.
Aw, Toxel is so cute. I can't wait to use it.
It's like nails on chalkboard to me. the synths sound out of tune in this game. I really don't get it.
Well I'd throw in auto-heal BUT with the caveat each Trainer fight is significantly hard and strategic somewhat.
It definitely is unfortunately, we've seen the whole world map.
I think there's also several wild areas in between that don't factor into that calculation.
Fortnite, Overwatch, CoD...
I don't hate Masuda nor do I think he's necessarily bad at his job, he's just 100% out of touch with the people who care about his games the most
It seems I missed a lot. So a stream was going on of this game, and it's not looking too good? A lot of disheartened posters in this thread.
Okay, so where would the harm be in turning off the Exp. Share, yet again. I've yet to hear a defense that makes sense. That would not harm the "casual" fanbase, and would only add more options for players to customize their experiences.
Also, I'm pretty sure I'm allowed to call myself a hardcore fan, lol. As I posted on a previous thread, I own multiple Pokemon figures, plushies, nendoroids, multiple copies of every game, etc. All bought specifically from TPC themselves. I've poured tons of money into this franchise. That obviously doesn't make me MORE of a fan than someone, but it sure fucking hurts when they decide the way I want to play is something that doesn't need to exist anymore. And I sure as hell don't like hearing people defend it because "You obviously aren't the majority!" No shit I'm not, but the way it was before had no issues other than a lack of difficulty if you left it on, which I don't even get the opportunity to not do.
Same.
This was the first time really seeing the game in action and it was disappointing. Not sure what I was expecting, but there's just nothing exciting here. So much has been cut and so much has been obviously reused from previous games.
I'm not talking about the EXP share, or any of that other stuff right now . I'm saying this statement is being treated as if it were a lie and it's not.
For some reason he reminds me of Ty from Arsenalfantv during the Wenger era. lol
I'm someone who considers themselves a hardcore fan who was upset about Pokemon Let's Go, and I do not feel like this game was aimed toward me. To me personally it is a lie.
Perhaps my understanding of the Wild Area is incorrect but I thought it is one large zone. If there are multiple segments to it between towns and cities then that's reassuring given the bizarre route issues.
"Not an entry game" has a pretty big implication that SwSh being mind numbingly easy flies in the face of.