Do you think Black&White 2 should go back to the Gen IV style instead of 3D?

[Chaos Rush]

Gen IV is 3D. Gen V is 3D also.

Gen V's map engine is just a modified version of Gen IV's engine. The changes in Gen V allows rail-based movement rather than grid-based movement, which allows for stuff like multi-directional paths, which is shown off most prominently in Castelia City and surrounding areas. To further make it seem more "3D", Gen V's camera is at a lower angle than Gen IV's camera.

It's a common misconception that Gen IV is "2.5D". Gen IV is full 3D. It has a camera that can be exploited with cheat codes to look just like Gen V (although Gen V will still look better just because it has prettier textures in general). The playing field is made up of a bunch of "sections", each section being a giant square plane with stuff on it. Each "section" is a 3D model. I know this because I'm a member of a ROM hacking forum that has someone who is developing a map editor for the DS games.

[Enistre]

Gen V's Pokemon look absolutely hideous and ridiculously pixelated. I like everything about Gen V except for the Pokemon. And let's be honest. You're still only seeing the back of the Pokemon. A bigger view of the back, but still just the back. And not to mention, the animations? A slight 'bounce'? Pffft. Please give me back IV.

[escargon]

I want it to be as simple as pokemon Gold/Silver/Crystal. But that will never happen.

With simple i mean no 3d effects, no sprites moving, GameBoy-like music, etc.

[Rakansen]

Honestly, I didn't really like the Gen IV graphics, I really liked Gen V graphics though.

[Dragonquester]

My god, the new style is awesome. No changing it!!

[Thomas Elliot]

I don't really find any use in going back to the former Gens. Each one is an improvement from the former.
But if the technology is there, they could give you an option to change the view.

[rovert]

I don't really find any use in going back to the former Gens. Each one is an improvement from the former.
But if the technology is there, they could give you an option to change the view.

I think the technology is there... with the whole key system and all. If they really wanted to, they could do a game with every region, and you get to unlock the region you start in on other games, kinda like the whole challenge level one

[The Benmeister]

Pokemon will only move forward, as with everything else in life. If anyone wants older 'simplistic' styles they have plenty of games already for that.

[Thomas Elliot]

I think the technology is there... with the whole key system and all. If they really wanted to, they could do a game with every region, and you get to unlock the region you start in on other games, kinda like the whole challenge level one

Yeah I've thought about that before, as I am sure most people have. Definitely neat concept, I could see them doing that as added downloadable content. But the whole thing with that is, why release DLC for like 15-20 when you can release the same content on cartridge for 40.

[theflamerunner89]

Gen five is fine just the way it is. Without a new generation old ones will get so played out and Pokemon would never be a hit.

[VaironGod]

I want it to be as simple as pokemon Gold/Silver/Crystal. But that will never happen.

With simple i mean no 3d effects, no sprites moving, GameBoy-like music, etc.

I think G/S/C has had the best pokemon sprites. They just evolved so much from R/B. They are my favorite to look at.

I'm fine with the 3D approach though... Although not in Pokemon sprites.

[Jacobthepokemonfreak]

Just fix up the back sprites, longer Pokemon animations and Pokemon following and I'll be on the gravy train for pretty much life!

[Dragontail]

Accessability on the touch-screen was a plus, as well as walking pokes. Man, I wish they added that to BW2...

[Winona]

No, I really like the 3d for the new game pokemon x & y :3
It looks terrific

[Nutter t.KK]

Shutting - Bump of just over a month.