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[–] KairuByte@lemmy.dbzer0.com 16 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

You mean like Pokémon “ripping off” Dragon Quest?

You can’t patent an art style.

[–] iAmTheTot@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

For one, I didn't say you could patent an art style. But distinguishable character can be IP. You're like the fifth person to mention Dragon Quest and I've never heard of that comparison before, do you have any examples?

[–] KairuByte@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 2 weeks ago

There are a bunch of images out there making the comparison, but here’s a good video of just a direct side to side of each design. https://youtu.be/CZXKKbSCA34