Pokemon TCG Pocket's Community Showcase: A Visual Critique
The Pokemon TCG Pocket app, while largely successful, faces criticism regarding its Community Showcase feature. Players find the current display method visually unappealing, citing excessive empty space around cards displayed alongside their sleeves.
Pokemon TCG Pocket faithfully replicates the physical card game experience, allowing players to open packs, collect cards, and battle. The Community Showcase, designed to let players publicly display their collections, is a key feature. However, its execution falls short of expectations.
A Reddit thread highlights this issue. Users point out that cards appear as small icons beside their sleeves, rather than within them, diminishing the visual impact. This has led to accusations of developer DeNA cutting corners, though others suggest the design aims to encourage closer inspection of each display.
Currently, no updates are planned for the Community Showcase. However, future updates will introduce virtual card trading, adding a new social dimension to the game. While the core gameplay is well-received, improving the Community Showcase's visual presentation remains a desired enhancement for many players.
