History YMMV / PokkenTournament

* HypeBacklash: When Masuda teased a huge announcement at the 2015 World Championships, everyone was anticipating the reveal of a new main series game due to the unknown Pokémon showcased in the September edition of [=CoroCoro=] and TheStinger of ''Hoopa and the Clash of Ages''. Instead it was just the reveal that ''Pokkén'' would be ported to UsefulNotes/WiiU and that Pikachu Libre would be a playable character, which was viewed as nothing really exciting across most of the fanbase due to the existing expectation of the game getting a console release anyway. Every now and then, they'd pause during their speeches to allow the crowd to applause...[[FlatJoy which hardly anybody did]].

* HypeBacklash: When Masuda teased a huge announcement at the 2015 World Championships, everyone was anticipating the reveal of a new main series game due to the unknown Pokémon showcased in the September edition of [=CoroCoro=] and TheStinger of ''Hoopa and the Clash of Ages''. Instead it was just the reveal that ''Pokkén'' would be ported to UsefulNotes/WiiU and that Pikachu Libre would be a playable character, which was viewed as nothing really exciting across most of the fanbase due to the [[ForgoneConclusion existing expectation of the game getting a console release anyway]]. Every now and then, they'd pause during their speeches to allow the crowd to applause...[[FlatJoy which hardly anybody did]].

* HypeBacklash: When Masuda teased a huge announcement at the 2015 World Championships, everyone was anticipating the reveal of a new main series game due to the unknown Pokémon showcased in the September edition of [=CoroCoro=] and TheStinger of ''Hoopa and the Clash of Ages''. Instead it was just the reveal that ''Pokkén'' would be ported to UsefulNotes/WiiU and that Pikachu Libre would be a playable character, which was viewed as nothing really exciting across most of the fanbase due to the existing expectation of the game getting a console release anyway. Every now and then, they'd pause during their speeches to allow the crowd to applause...[[FlatJoy which hardly anybody did]].

* HypeBacklash: When Masuda teased a huge announcement at the 2015 World Championships, everyone was anticipating the reveal of a new main series game due to the unknown Pokémon showcased in the September edition of [=CoroCoro=] and TheStinger of ''Hoopa and the Clash of Ages'', but instead it was just the reveal that ''Pokkén'' would be ported to Wii U and that Pikachu Libre would be a playable character, which was viewed as nothing really exciting across most of the fanbase due to the existing expectation of the game getting a console release anyway. Every now and then, they'd pause during their speeches to allow the crowd to applause...[[FlatJoy which hardly anybody did]].
** Of course, this is quite averted elsewhere. Most fans are quite hyped for this game.

* BaseBreaker: Pikachu Libre - the successor to the [[Videogame/SuperSmashBros Dark Pit fiasco]], a way to anger fans who were hoping for [[EnsembleDarkhorse Hawlucha]] or an interesting addition to the roster? The fact that it was a part of the equally controversial console release announcement only adds fuel to the fire.

* BaseBreaker: [[WolverinePublicity Pikachu]], as per the norm due to HypeBacklash being called out whenever he is prominantly featured in a Pokémon project. There are plenty of people who consider him the BadassAdorable in this game, especially in light of the fact that he is the resident Mishima-clone for the series. Still others cite the fact that other than Pikachu, the entire roster includes fully-evolved Pokémon, many of whom [[UnexpectedCharacter don't generally get much love from the company]], and that this was the perfect chance to finally give Raichu [[ADayInTheLimelight a chance to shine]] after constantly being [[StuckInTheirShadow stuck in Pikachu's shadow]].

* PanderingToTheBase: Judging by the first wave of footage alone, the game is clearly created for the franchise's older demographic. Not only does it feature gameplay that's about as complex as the main Pokémon [=RPGs=] or other {{Fighting Game}}s, the game also features "rougher" textures for all Pokémon that contrasts it with the rest of the franchise. The revealed roster even includes many of the "tougher" and most popular Pokémon among older fans (Blaziken, Suicune, Lucario, Gardevoir, Gengar, Weavile and Charizard) with a lot of the cuter ones in support roles, while Pikachu itself is given a personality overhaul (similar to Mario in ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBros'') to bring it more in line with the "tough" Pokémon.

* PanderingToTheBase: Judging by the first wave of footage alone, the game is clearly created for the franchise's older demographic. Not only does it feature gameplay that's about as complex as the main Pokémon [=RPGs=] or other {{Fighting Game}}s, the game also features "rougher" textures for all Pokémon that contrasts it with the rest of the franchise. The revealed roster even includes many of the "tougher" and most popular Pokémon among older fans (Blaziken, Suicune, Lucario, Gardevoir, Gengar, Weavile and Charizard) with a lot of the cuter ones in support roles, while Pikachu itself is given a personality overhaul (similar to Mario in ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBros'') to bring it more in line with the "tough" Pokémon.
* RescuedFromTheScrappyHeap: Despite Pikachu's inclusion being pretty much a forgone conclusion, many fans consider him TheScrappy due to HypeBacklash, with him appearing in ''so many'' Pokémon projects. However, many fans have embraced this particular Pikachu due to him being a [[VideoGame/{{Tekken}} Heihachi Mishima]] clone, being unable to resist one of the cutest mon in the franchise being given the moves and personality of one of gaming's greatest [[BadassGrandpa Badass Grandpas]].

* RescuedFromTheScrappyHeap: Despite Pikachu's inclusion being pretty much a forgone conclusion, many fans consider him TheScrappy due to HypeBacklash, with him appearing in ''so many'' Pokémon projects. However, many fans have embraced this particular Pikachu due to him being a [[VideoGame/{{Tekken}} Heihachi Mishima]] clone, being unable to resist one of the cutest mon in the franchise being given the moves and personalities of one of gaming's greatest [[BadassGrandpa Badass Grandpas]].

* PanderingToTheBase: Judging by the first wave of footage alone, the game is clearly created for the franchise's older demographic. Not only does it feature gameplay that's about as complex as the main Pokémon [=RPGs=] or other {{Fighting Game}}s, the game also features "rougher" textures for all Pokémon that contrasts it with the rest of the franchise. The revealed roster even includes many of the "tougher" and most popular Pokémon among older fans (Blaziken, Suicune, Lucario, Gardevoir, Gengar, Weavile and Charizard) with a lot of the cuter ones in support roles, while Pikachu itself is given a personality overhaul (similar to Mario in ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBros'') to bring it more in line with the "tough" Pokémon.

* PanderingToTheBase: Judging by the first wave of footage alone, the game is clearly created for the franchise's older demographic. Not only does it feature gameplay that's about as complex as the main Pokémon [=RPGs=] or other {{Fighting Game}}s, the game also features "rougher" textures for all Pokémon that contrasts it with the rest of the franchise. The revealed roster even includes many of the "tougher" and most popular Pokémon among older fans (Blaziken, Suicune, Lucario, Gardevoir, Gengar, Weavile and Charizard) with a lot of the cuter ones in support roles.

* PanderingToTheBase: Judging by the first wave of footage alone, the game is clearly created for the franchise's older demographic. Not only does it feature gameplay that's about as complex as the main Pokémon [=RPGs=] or other {{Fighting Game}}s, the game also features "rougher" textures for all Pokémon that contrasts it with the rest of the franchise. The initially revealed roster even includes some of the most popular Pokémon among older fans (Blaziken, Suicune, Lucario, Gardevoir, and Gengar).

* PanderingToTheBase: Judging by the first wave of footage alone, the game is clearly created for the franchise's older demographic. Not only does it feature gameplay that's about as complex as the main Pokémon [=RPGs=] or other {{Fighting Game}}s, the game also features "rougher" textures for all Pokémon that contrasts it with the rest of the franchise. The initially revealed roster even includes some of the most popular Pokémon among older fans (Blaziken, Suicune, Lucario, Gardevoir, and Gengar).
* RescuedFromTheScrappyHeap: While Pikachu was never an unanimously hated character in ''Pokémon'', being the SeriesMascot, it is generally a very divisive BaseBreaker for the franchise's PeripheryDemographic of older fans, who seem to be a bigger consideration with ''Pokkén'' than with the main series. Come the January 23 gameplay footage, and Pikachu is revealed with [[TookALevelInBadass a more badass and serious attitude]] and slightly less cutesy body proportions than in other incarnations, complete with a personality and moveset reminiscent of ''Franchise/{{Tekken}}''[='s=] own Mishima family characters while remaining the BadassAdorable it always was. This was enough to turn around quite a few of its haters.

* RescuedFromTheScrappyHeap: While Pikachu was never a widely hated character in ''Pokémon'', being the SeriesMascot, it is generally a BaseBreaker for the franchise's PeripheryDemographic of older fans, who seem to be a bigger consideration with ''Pokkén'' than with the main series. Come the January 23 gameplay footage, and Pikachu is revealed with [[TookALevelInBadass a more badass and serious attitude]] and slightly less cutesy body proportions than in other incarnations, complete with a personality and moveset reminiscent of ''Franchise/{{Tekken}}''[='s=] own Mishima family characters while remaining the BadassAdorable it always was. This was enough to turn around quite a few of its haters.

* PanderingToTheBase: Judging by the first wave of footage alone, the game is clearly created for the franchise's older demographic. Not only does it feature gameplay that's about as complex as the main Pokémon [=RPGs=] or other {{Fighting Game}}s, the game also features "rougher" textures for all Pokémon that contrasts it with the rest of the franchise. The initially revealed roster even includes some of the most popular Pokémon among older fans (Blaziken, Suicune, Lucario, Gardevoir, and Gengar).

* PanderingToTheBase: Judging by the first wave of footage alone, the game is clearly created for the franchise's older demographic. Not only does it feature gameplay that's about as complex as the main Pokémon [=RPGs=] or other {{Fighting Game}}s, The game also features "rougher" textures for all Pokémon that contrasts it with the rest of the franchise, and the initially revealed roster includes some of the most popular Pokémon among older fans (Blaziken, Suicune, Lucario Gardevoir and Gengar).

* PanderingToTheBase: Judging by the first wave of footage alone, the game is clearly created for the franchise's older demographic. Not only does it feature gameplay that's about as complex as the main Pokémon [=RPGs=] or other {{Fighting Game}}s, The game also features "rougher" textures for all Pokémon that contrasts it with the rest of the franchise, and the initially revealed roster includes some of the most popular Pokémon among older fans (Blaziken, Suicune, Lucario and Gardevoir).

* BrokenBase: The fact that the game uses the [[Anime/{{Pokemon}} anime]]'s PokemonSpeak for Pokémon cries has seen some backlash in various online communities, as it's a feature of the anime that isn't very well-liked in the first place and is seen by some as a sign that the anime's depiction of the ''Pokémon'' universe will start taking precedence over other forms of canon. Never mind that ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBros'' already set a precedent and got a lot of people expecting it in the first place.
* PanderingToTheBase: Judging by the first wave of footage alone, the game is clearly created for the franchise's older demographic. Not only does it feature gameplay that's about as complex as the main Pokémon [=RPGs=] or other {{Fighting Game}}s, The game also features "rougher" textures for all Pokémon that contrasts it with the rest of the franchise, and the initially revealed roster includes some of the most popular Pokémon among older fans (Blaziken, Suicune, Lucario and Gardevoir).
* RescuedFromTheScrappyHeap: Pikachu is generally a BaseBreaker for ''Pokémon''[='=]s PeripheryDemographic of older fans, who seem to be a bigger consideration with ''Pokkén'' than with the main series. Come the January 23 gameplay footage, and Pikachu is revealed with [[TookALevelInBadass a more badass and serious attitude]] and slightly less cutesy body proportions than in other incarnations, complete with a personality and moveset reminiscent of ''Franchise/{{Tekken}}''[='s=] own Mishima family characters while remaining the BadassAdorable it always was. This was enough to turn around quite a few of its haters.

* PanderingToTheBase: Judging by the first wave of footage alone, the game is clearly created for the franchise's older demographic. The game features "rougher" textures for all Pokémon that contrasts it with the rest of the franchise, and the initially revealed roster includes some of the most popular Pokémon among older fans (Blaziken, Lucario and Gardevoir).

* RescuedFromTheScrappyHeap: Pikachu is generally a BaseBreaker for ''Pokémon''[='=]s older demographic, who seem to be a bigger consideration with ''Pokkén'' than with the main series. Come the January 23 gameplay footage, and Pikachu is revealed with [[TookALevelInBadass a more badass and serious attitude]] and slightly less cutesy body proportions than in other incarnations, complete with a personality and moveset reminiscent of ''Franchise/{{Tekken}}''[='s=] own Mishima family characters while remaining the BadassAdorable it always was. This was enough to turn around quite a few of its haters.

* RescuedFromTheScrappyHeap: Pikachu is generally a BaseBreaker for ''Pokémon''[='=]s older demographic, who seem to be a bigger consideration with ''Pokkén'' than with the main series. Come the January 23 gameplay footage, and Pikachu is revealed with [[TookALevelInBadass a more badass and serious attitude]] and slightly less cutesy body proportions than in other incarnations, complete with a personality and moveset reminiscent of ''Franchise/{{Tekken}}''[='s=] own Mishima family characters while remaining the BadassAdorable it always was. Needless to say, this was enough to turn around quite a few of its haters.

* RescuedFromTheScrappyHeap: Pikachu is generally a BaseBreaker for ''Pokémon''[='=]s older demographic, who seem to be a bigger consideration with ''Pokkén'' than with the main series. Come the January 23 gameplay footage, and Pikachu is revealed with [[TookALevelInBadass a more badass and serious attitude]] and slightly less cutesy body proportions than other incarnations, complete with a personality and moveset reminiscent of ''Franchise/{{Tekken}}''[='s=] own Mishima family characters while remaining the BadassAdorable it always was. Needless to say, this was enough to turn around quite a few of its haters.

* RescuedFromTheScrappyHeap: Pikachu is generally a BaseBreaker for ''Pokémon''[='=]s older demographic (who seem to be a bigger consideration with ''Pokkén'' than with the main series). Come the January 23 gameplay footage, and Pikachu is revealed with [[TookALevelInBadass a more badass and serious attitude]] than other incarnations, complete with a personality and moveset reminiscent of ''Franchise/{{Tekken}}''[='s=] own Mishima family characters.