I was chatting with a pal about the art direction in Okage: Shadow King/Boku to Mao (PS2, 2001), and then Stretch Panic/Hippa Linda (PS2, 2001), because the art for these games rules. However, we were wondering. Does this style have a name? Like, the low-poly bright color kind of impish vibe that these have? Also considering these are both Japanese games from the early aughts? Does anyone know more media that looks or feels like this, and if this style is part of a broader movement?
I'd really appreciate any info on this!