Would a Mature Pokémon Game Even Work?

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How Would a Pokémon Game for Older Audiences Look?

By Katie Schutze

Published Dec 15, 2023

Pokémon has captured the hearts of kids for over a quarter-century, but what would it look like if they made a T-rated Pokémon game?

A potential Pokémon game for older audiences would need to incorporate more intense fighting with unique move animations to up the intensity and make the battle stakes feel higher.
Suggestive themes wouldn't fit very well in a game about a sport like Pokémon battling, but adding romance mechanics might deepen potential character interactions.
While the main Pokémon games have never shown actual on-screen blood, incorporating minimal blood in cutscenes or through serious instances of Pokémon violence could add a new dimension to the storytelling and make older fans feel seen.