Pokemon games have always been designed to appeal to individuals of all ages. However, according to a 4Gamer interview with Tekken series chief producer Katsuhiro Harada, the upcoming Pokken Tournament – a sort of Tekken/Pokemon hybrid, will be made to appeal to older fans of the beloved Pokemon franchise.
Read more details on Pokken Tournament and its targeted demographic after the break.
Pokken Tournament To Appeal to Older Fans
According to Pokken Tournament‘s official website, the game is “not only for children, but for Pokemon fans who’ve grown up and are in their 20s.”
Haralda had the following to say on the age demographic Pokken Tournament is meant to cater to:
“Naturally, it’s being developed into something that elementary school children can also enjoy, but if we’re talking about age demographics, we’re aiming for something over 18 years of age to the early 30s…”
“When it comes to Pokémon, everyone says they love it up until the fourth grade, and what’s funny is that there are kids who graduate from it after that. Well…it’s not that they ‘graduate,’ since they’re still fans, but they just don’t show their enthusiasm, and kind of play it more behind-the-scenes.”
“That (referring to his previous statement) applies to some of the kids out there. However, for some reason, once they get into their 20s, there are more and more people who enthusiastically share their love for Pokémon.”
“This title is being made as an ‘adult’s Pokémon’ for that generation of people who grew up with Pokémon. Those in their 20s and 30s today have spent a lot of time during their school days with Pokémon, and have some strong memories looking back at the games and anime. And for those people, Pokkén Tournament will finally allow them to experience what it’s like to freely move around their favorite Pokémon, and I expect it to be a very impressive title. Please look forward to it.”
For the uninitiated, Pokken Tournament is an upcoming arcade fighting game developed/published by Bandai Namco Games in collaboration with The Pokémon Company. Pokken Tournament combines gameplay mechanics and elements from Bandai Namco’s popular Tekken series with characters from the Pokemon franchise.
Pokken Tournament is set to release in Japanese arcades in 2015, however international release plans and console ports have yet to be announced.
What are your thoughts on Haruda’s statements that Pokken Tournament is meant to appeal to older Pokemon fans? Are you one of the fans he is referring to?
Also, are you hoping that that game will see an international/console release? Why or why not?
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Source: 4Gamer.net
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