"Hurts my eyes and heart": Users roast 'Legends Z-A' for abandoning 'Scarlet and Violet’s' realistic Pokémon textures

Users are scrutinizing the Pokémon models in Legends Z-A for no longer using the realistic textures introduced in Scarlet and Violet. Instead, the art style appears far more saturated and colorful.

Scores of fans online seem upset with this development, with some even jokingly suggesting that their eyes are hurt from looking at the new models for too long. However, others argue that this change is a step in the right direction, noting that it feels fresher and more fun.

Whatever the case may be, the difference is undeniably striking, and fans have strong opinions about it. In that spirit, we've rounded up some of the funniest comments we found online. Here's a heads up, though—some of these might leave you gasping for air. Brace yourselves and enjoy!

Disclaimer: This piece reflects the writer's opinion; reader's discretion is advised. Let us know in the comments which ones you think should have made the cut!

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Fans react to the latest developments in Pokémon Legends Z-A: Read the funniest comments below

Check out what one user jokingly shared upon seeing the new design models:

"Finally. That sh*t hurts my eyes and heart. Needs to go fully 2D cell shading. Like Monster Hunter Stories 2 or something like Genshin Impact."

Apparently, online reactions showed mixed opinions. But don't worry, we've rounded up only the funniest ones:

"So damn excited for the fact that we can now DODGE!!!" one excited fan shared.

"I guess it will make it easier to distinguish shinies in the over world," someone else noted.

"Great. Didn’t like those textures with the hardware that can’t even run it at 30 fps," another chimed in.

And the reactions keep coming:

"the textures / poly counts are still so horrendously bad in pokemon games. Just go back to pixel art and sprites already! Pokemon been going downhill since they went to full 3D," a fourth user tweeted.

"Honestly I'm just confused about the starter choice, why is there 2 gen 2 ones and a poor Tepig, he's the odd one, poor baby," one user quipped.

"Realistic, that was realistic? Sounds so honest as my ex's love" another jested at their own expense.

One fan was quick to place the blame—though they had a hilarious GIF to balance it out.

Someone else had no words, but their choice of GIF clearly showed their excitement about the development.

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Only time will tell how well Pokémon Legends: Z-A pans out. For now, the internet is already having fun anyway.