[Cancelled]World of Chaos Deluxe: Extended

[Hoeloe]

But isn't that the entire point of higher resolution, to show more detail on the same thing ?

In a way, yes, but not by just scaling up the smaller sprite and smoothing it out. Small sprites have details sacrificed for readability. By making the sprite bigger, you make that sacrifice unnecessary, so smaller details can be added back in (e.g. pockets on jackets, clothing folds, eyebrows, etc.). It gives a very different impression than just scaling it up and smoothing it out.