>>47234285One reason indie games often run like shit is because optimization takes a deceptively large amount of time and effort to do. Retopology makes it easier but you're still making multiple versions of every single model you want to have LOD for.
>>47234308The issues with landscape/building scale that have plagued Pokemon since B/W wouldn't be an issue. The way battles involve Pokemon just standing there 10 feet apart, firing off attacks without making contact and actually "fighting" looks less awkward in 2D. Tall grass has never looked right in 3D. But mostly it would just cut down on the man-hours required to finish and ship a good video game.
