Apart from the feature upgrades that both the Pokémon Z and Pokémon GO release date are expected to deliver, fans of the popular game franchise have been expecting big changes, key in-game improvements actually, that will make Pokémon gameplay even more interesting, exciting and engaging.
The discussion on the Z and GO releases is so far dominated by Zygarde for the former and augmented reality or AR for the latter, and the subjects are indeed deserving of the attention they are getting. Zygarde, after all, is being touted as a Pokémon that is quite unlike from the game and series legends/characters seen before. His perfect evolution, if hints are rumors are to be believed, is something to look forward to.
And the AR treatment that is central to the Pokémon Z package is something new that will spice up the whole set up though the rendering of the technology is thought to make or break this bold attempt to bring the Pokémon story as close as possible to reality.
But beyond all the speculations on what's new that will come with the Pokémon Z and GO, the game creator need to focus on the basic and essential elements of the title. The enhancements to come must redefine the gameplay and make for a fresher Pokémon experience.
First thing to do, according to Master Herald, is for the game to provide a more convenient saving mechanism. A simple and intuitive game saving structure that casual and advanced players alike will easily grasp. This has been long-delayed in nearly 20-year old franchise and the upcoming installments are in bad need of the revision.
The Pokémon storyline could also use some form of fresh ideas and make the game flow less predictable so players can take on more difficult quests and explore new in-game offerings. Adding different textures and substantial contents that will appeal to young and mature audiences are in order, Master Herald reported.
However, an element of predictability will be appreciated if the rumors will prove accurate that Pokémon GO allows for Pokémon detection in the surrounding that can then be marked for capturing. This killer feature, Christian Post said, is part of the Pokémon GO Plus device that is said to be optimized for the GO gameplay.
And the inflow of solid details ends there as the same report likewise noted that facts pointing to the Pokémon Z and GO release date are hard to come by. Key players - The Pokémon Company, Nintendo and Niantic Inc. - are silent on the matter, leaving fans to rely on what Japanese CoroCoro will spill out on its December 15 issue.