>>36570426>If it was a main-series game it would have compatibilityIt has compatibility with GO, and it will likely have compatibility with future titles too. Did Ruby and Sapphire have compatibility with Gens I/II at first? Or did Game Freak have to create an entirely new game (FRLG) that were compatible with them? These games are compatible with the titles that they need to be, just like every other. Don't expect Gen VII to be compatible with LGPE, especially when LGPE is not even a competitive title.
>There is virtually no new distinctive art changes. It's the same models, no new coat of paint, but a beefed up console so that it can actually use the models to their fullest.I was responding to
>>36570035, who is claiming that LGPE are not main series because of a different art style. Every game has had a new art style, or a slightly altered version of an existing style. Games are designed for the consoles they are played on, but also for the audience. LGPE use the current models with different textures because it is not feasible to create new models when the current ones already serve that purpose. The characters are shown in chibi style to invite younger audience members in; a more realistic style appeals to older audiences. And Kanto being grid-based and blocky, and having basically the same format for each route and town, is meant for nostalgia purposes.
>Pic fucking relatedGame Freak is clearly increasing the difficulty for reasons stated in
>>36570208, but at the same time they are balancing out the game to ensure that players can play the game how they (the developers) envision them to. Abilities and held items were deliberately taken away because certain Abilities/held items can create an imbalance. Instead of catching multiple Pokemon to boost your Pokemon's strength over time, or relying on GO to get even stronger Pokemon than before, you rely on a single Pokemon (such as Light Ball Pikachu) as a crutch to clear the game. It defeats the purpose.
