While The Pokémon Company reveals more Pokémon for the next Pokémon Scarlet and Purple, the cracks in the recycled formula of Pokémon designs are starting to become apparent. Each build starts with a series of basic elements on a checklist, starting with: all fire, water, or grass. There are the first rodent Pokémon in the early routes, and each game always features two main Legendary Pokémon on the cover of each title.
The Pokémon Company needs to come up with more original ideas and change the basic formula of how new Pokémon are presented and marketed. While some models have resembled other Pokémon in the past, sometimes on purpose, as is the case with Pokémon like Mimikyu, there are pocket monsters in Pokémon Scarlet and Purple too similar to other Pokémon of previous generations.
Smoliv looks like Budew
Smoliv was one of the first Pokémon to do this scarlet and purple be revealed. The similarities between him and Budew are obvious, from the round bump on the top of the head to the small overall size of both Pokémon. They are both Grass-type. Budew has poison as a secondary type while Smoliv is normal. While Smoliv’s scared and shy personality certainly shines through, the Pocket Monster’s size, shape and type make it impossible not to see the similarities to Budew.
Pawmi looks like Dedenne
“Clone Pikachu” is a tradition that The Pokémon Company has been carrying on since Pichu’s first appearance. Pawmi continues the trend of Pikachu clones, thus failing to stand out as a unique Pokémon. The size and color are also very similar to Dedenne, and although there are some small visual differences, the two could be easily confused. Dedenne is more interesting to use thanks to its Electric / Fairy typing, while Pawmi is just Electric. Pawmi is delightfully pretty but lacks her sense of originality.
klawf looks like Kingler
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Klawf, the latest revelation of Pokémon Scarlet and Purple, it has different qualities for this. Her eyes are amazing and she is a Rock type, as opposed to Kingler’s Water type. However, the red color, Pokemon size and claw scale are all extremely similar in design. The two have distinct personalities, Kingler’s shrewd smile and Klawf’s creepy gaze are two extraordinary examples. However, different personalities lose their appeal when aesthetically the designs are so similar. The overall shape and colors of each of these Pokémon are too similar for one of the largest franchises in the world.
Pokémon Scarlet and Purple it will include fresh new ideas, such as an open world for players to explore. The non-linear story will also include new options that players have never seen before. However, to really shake up Pokémon franchise, the types of Pokémon available at the start of the game must be different from before and must feature unique designs that match their original personalities.
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