Animation of characters in 2D vs. 3D

[Aova111]

I’ve been working on a small indie game and recently ran into a dilemma: should we stick with 2D animation for our characters or switch to 3D? A few years ago, I worked on a project that used 2D sprites, and while it had its charm, the team struggled with making animations feel fluid and dynamic. Now with more tools available for 3D character animation, I’m wondering if it’s worth the shift. Has anyone else faced this choice? What are the pros and cons of your experience?