Now that the dust has settled on these Chibi-style adventures, it’s time to look back at whether these remakes captured the magic of 2006 or if they stayed a bit too stuck in the past. The Aesthetic Gamble: Chibi vs. Modern
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The most immediate talking point was the art style. Eschewing the realistic proportions of Sword & Shield , developer ILCA opted for a "chibi" look that mirrored the original DS sprites. Now that the dust has settled on these