GenGAME writes: "In order to support the 3D capabilities of the 3DS properly, it was necessary to move on from 2D. Furthermore, it’s something fans have been clamoring for for a long time, albeit for a home console. While we’ll probably never get a home console version, this is the next best thing."
Pokémon’s shift to 3D was a big mistake, as the series’ roots in 2D design make it difficult to transfer important game mechanics into a 3D overworld.
why do other games pull off 3D monster collecting JRPG games just fine? Look at Jade Cocoon and Shin Megami Tensei for examples.
Answer should be obvious.
No other videogame franchise is as merchandise driven as Pokémon
BLG writes: "While it didn’t sell as well as the Nintendo DS, the Nintendo 3DS was nonetheless a wonderful system. And, while this may be a hot take, it’s easily my favorite handheld. Even more than a decade removed from launch, the system’s library has so many titles that feel as fresh today as they did back at release. While it was hard to narrow down, these 30 Nintendo 3DS games are emblematic of the system’s success."
The Pokemon Company has a solid thing going right now. Well, it’s been going on for a while, actually, but it has been a while since a new typing has been introduced to the popular monster-taming series. The latest one, Fairy type, was introduced back in Generation VI (Pokemon X & Y), so it does seem like it is time to bring in a new one. Check out Jason Capp's article for more.
I don't think it really needed to be 3D. I guess the 3DS sealed it that it would be but quite frankly Pokemon games are fun no matter what they are. I am a person who would never spend hours at a time play a Pokemon game but for a game that I would go back to time and time again I wouldn't care if it wasn't 3D