Game Freak admits Beast of Reincarnation "doesn’t really fit our vibe" after decades of stylized Pokemon but knew "photorealism would be the best fit" for the action RPG
Game Freak director Kota Furushima stated that the studio was aware that Beast of Reincarnation's photorealistic art style doesn't align with their typical "vibe" established by franchises like Pokémon. Despite this, the team felt realism was the best fit for the action RPG's core concepts and presented a new challenge for the company.
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