Title Changes
The good thing about basing a 2D game on its 3D predecessor is that many objects have the luxury of being 2.5D! That means things like title belts can naturally change their shape in real-time instead of abruptly changing between multiple sprites. It also means those sprites are no longer set in stone and can be customized with different colours & designs as easily as they were in 3D. It bodes well for giving other objects unique qualities...
