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5th Gen What if B/W released a 3DS version now?

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.
 
Most likely, no. I'm not all that impressed with 3DS graphics on Pokemon games to begin with.
 
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.
 
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