>>55067463Pokken went too far in the realism direction with its textures imo but Bandai Namco's more toned down work with New Pokemon Snap was fantastic because it gives everyone really subtle textures which go a long way in making them feel more like living breathing creatures instead of just plastic toys. Stuff like Pichu and Scorbunny having a noticable light fur layer or reptilian mons like Torterra having proper scales look very nice while not going into the "NINTENDO HIRE THIS MAN!!!!!" territory shit like the Detective Pikachu movie did.
I wouldn't be surprised at all if that was a big inspiration in the Scarlet/Violet modeling process.
