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I really like the Unova region because of its size. Back then it felt like an eternity trying to traverse the map. Would most definitely get it whether 3DS or Switch.
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5th Gen What if B/W released a 3DS version now?
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I have a feeling that BW and especially B2W2 would've had a lot of features cut from them on the 3DS. None of the 3DS games have come anywhere close to the level of content offered by HGSS and B2W2, and graphical/mechanical limitations are a reason why. Full 3D models require more time and effort and take up more space than sprites, especially on an underpowered console like the 3DS.
For example, a big reason the PWT was possible in B2W2 was because GF could just copy/paste the majority of the battle sprites from Platinum and HGSS, leaving only the Hoenn characters in need of new sprites. On the flipside, SM/USUM couldn't do the same due to using different character models than XY/ORAS (as well as nobody but the Kalos and Hoenn characters even having 3D models in the first place), so we ended up with the watered-down Battle Tree and only a handful of character cameos.
For example, a big reason the PWT was possible in B2W2 was because GF could just copy/paste the majority of the battle sprites from Platinum and HGSS, leaving only the Hoenn characters in need of new sprites. On the flipside, SM/USUM couldn't do the same due to using different character models than XY/ORAS (as well as nobody but the Kalos and Hoenn characters even having 3D models in the first place), so we ended up with the watered-down Battle Tree and only a handful of character cameos.
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Well, to be quite honest, I preferred BW2 over their predecessor and if they remake BW then they will definitely have to drop a BW2 as well. I'd rather buy that tbh.