Masaaki Hoshino details graphics and battle effects in Pokemon Champions

8 articles · Updated · Nintendo Everything · Apr 25

Hoshino highlights new visual features such as individual Pokemon shadows and redesigned battle effects, emphasizing his personal involvement in reviewing every move for the Nintendo Switch release.
He acknowledges past criticism of the series' graphics and explains that the team prioritized both gameplay balance and visual improvements, despite technical limitations compared to earlier titles like Pokken Tournament.
Fan discussions continue around the series’ visuals, but initial reactions to Pokemon Champions and the upcoming Winds and Waves entry suggest a positive shift in perception regarding graphical quality.

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