Future Pokemon Games Should Lean More Into Referential Cosmetics
Calem or Serena may be the “canonical” protagonist in Kalos (with the unchosen individual becoming its chief rival), but X and Y marked the first time players were able to buy new outfits in boutiques across the France-inspired region. Players could always name themselves, but from Generation 6 on there has also been an increasing effort to let fans look like themselves. Pokemon is also leaning harder into referencing previous titles via cosmetic options, but the next mainline game should really run with this to make a comprehensive, nostalgic catalog of outfits for players to use....