These iconic 2D Pokemon games shaped the legacy of the series through charming visuals, solid gameplay, and unforgettable ...

we’re really only left with a bunch of 2D platformers and other sprite-based games. [Reimecker] wasn’t satisfied with this level of computational complexity, so he ported the 3D game engine ...

And for the game’s highly detailed pixel art, it wants to give players sprites that feel “as agile, responsive, and powerful as they do in 3D installments.” ...