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People hated ORAS?To this day I still don't understand why people hated ORAS.
I second thisPeople hated ORAS?
To this day I still don't understand why people hated ORAS.
Gen 7 is considered good by Pokemon standards, but is scrutinized for linearity and handholding. About it really.To be honest, I can't keep up with what games the Pokémon fanbase loves and hates. Gen 5 was universally hated until it became universally loved. People trashed Gen 6 until Gen 8 came around, then it became more tolerable. I'm not even sure I know where a majority of people stand on Gen 7.
All I know is that anything that comes from Gen 2 through 5 is put on a pedestal. Anything else is subject to frequent trash talk.
people hated 5?To be honest, I can't keep up with what games the Pokémon fanbase loves and hates. Gen 5 was universally hated until it became universally loved. People trashed Gen 6 until Gen 8 came around, then it became more tolerable. I'm not even sure I know where a majority of people stand on Gen 7.
All I know is that anything that comes from Gen 2 through 5 is put on a pedestal. Anything else is subject to frequent trash talk.
Yes, for a long time too, because, and get this, because there were ice cream and trash Pokemon, among others. They didn't like it because of bad designs. Of course, there are those who hate it for actual reasons, but that's the reasoning I see everywhere.people hated 5?
i always liked vanilte myself. and ive got a huge soft spot for gen 5Yes, for a long time too, because, and get this, because there were ice cream and trash Pokemon, among others. They didn't like it because of bad designs. Of course, there are those who hate it for actual reasons, but that's the reasoning I see everywhere.
Yeah, because a very reliable source leaked it. They leaked large amounts of info about SWSH, IoA, and CT before their release, and all the info was accurate.i always liked vanilte myself. and ive got a huge soft spot for gen 5
on a different note
some are claiming the gen 4 remakes have been leaked
So I'm not the only one who thought of that! If the rumors hold true, this'll be our first set of true remakes since regional variants became a thing. Hopefully they take the chance to give us a handful of Sinnohan Forms of mons from Gens 5-7. Or mons who didn't appear in the original Sinnoh games, at least.I do still hope for Sinnohnian forms though.
Main reason I've heard is because they didn't copy enough content from Emerald. Mainly the Battle Frontier. Which...it depends on what you're looking for from the games, I guess.To this day I still don't understand why people hated ORAS.
feel less daft for having 2 3rds of my team plannedYeah, because a very reliable source leaked it. They leaked large amounts of info about SWSH, IoA, and CT before their release, and all the info was accurate.
At the time gen 5 came out, the largest criticism was that it was "too different and unfamiliar" and also didn't like that they were forced to use only new pokemon without any familiar faces (at least with Black & White 1). Also didn't help that many were overly critical of the pokemon designs, which I personally think gen 5 has some of the best (and at the same time worst) pokemon designs of all time, even to this day.people hated 5?
people are weirdAt the time gen 5 came out, the largest criticism was that it was "too different and unfamiliar" and also didn't like that they were forced to use only new pokemon without any familiar faces (at least with Black & White 1). Also didn't help that many were overly critical of the pokemon designs, which I personally think gen 5 has some of the best (and at the same time worst) pokemon designs of all time, even to this day.
Ironic that when Game Freak made the most ambitious and risky pokemon game they got trashed for it and now it's completely flipped over. And gen 5 didn't sell as well as the Sinnoh games or X&Y at the time (and still lightly below by 1-2 million).
For the record, I only asked about ORAS because I know why many dislike X/Y, Sun/Moon, Let's Go and especially USUM & Sword/Shield.
I still don't see how ORAS is easier than XY, which is something I've seen plenty of people swear by.people are weird
the only complaint i recall from ORAS was ign saying there was too much water, the land sea and air there having passed by them, which just became a meme
I don’t get why people are surprised Pokemon is easyI still don't see how ORAS is easier than XY, which is something I've seen plenty of people swear by.
All I know is that the major trainers from Kalos have lackluster AI compared to previous games + their teams are objectively terrible (the selection of pokemon, the fact that they use 3 pokemon max and their lackluster movepools). Other than this I don't see what they mean with future games being notably easy.I don’t get why people are surprised Pokemon is easy
cant say i ever noticed a challenge change. they are aimed at kids perhaps more than grown ups so it makes sense that theyre easyAll I know is that the major trainers from Kalos have lackluster AI compared to previous games + their teams are objectively terrible (the selection of pokemon, the fact that they use 3 pokemon max and their lackluster movepools). Other than this I don't see what they mean with future games being notably easy.
Though to be fair, I did find gen 4 & 5 somewhat more challenging than gen 6, 8 & base Sun/Moon. But only a bit, not a drastic change many swear by.
The games don't feel easy when you're younger and your only real strategy is to throw your starter at everything. Of course playing the newer games as a teenager or adult will feel easier when you have a better idea of how to actually build your team!I don’t get why people are surprised Pokemon is easy
The fact Zacian Crowned is on the same level as the titan Mega Rayquaza though.There was a problem fetching the tweet
Well then. Nothing like being so powerful you get banned from the banlist.
And this doesn't even stop default Zacian from ditching her sword and still being effective in Ubers.
The games don't feel easy when you're younger and your only real strategy is to throw your starter at everything. Of course playing the newer games as a teenager or adult will feel easier when you have a better idea of how to actually build your team!
thats my experience in a nut shellThe games don't feel easy when you're younger and your only real strategy is to throw your starter at everything. Of course playing the newer games as a teenager or adult will feel easier when you have a better idea of how to actually build your team!
at least we could skip the catching tutorialThe two Issues I can absolutely understand are the absurd level of handholding we've got in recent years, especially in gen 7 + getting handed over too many items like candy; and the lack of exploration and nonlinearity. To many the Wild Areas could be a lot more.
was that the one that looked like league of legends?Am I the only person interested in Pokemon Unite?
Yes it was.was that the one that looked like league of legends?
It had the chance to implement Emerald game mechanics like better Gym Leader rosters and The Battle Frontier but it didn't for the most stupidest reason.People hated ORAS?
what reasons?It had the chance to implement Emerald game mechanics like better Gym Leader rosters and The Battle Frontier but it didn't for the most stupidest reason.
Kids don't have the attention span to bother with something like a battle frontier. That only like 1-2% of players would make the most of the battle frontier, so they don't see it worth working on.what reasons?
While I lean on wanting to try MOBAs in general, I'd at least be warry of Unite specifically because of the history of Tensent and stealing your information.Pokémon Unite has potential. I can't say I'm excited for it, but I'll definitely give it a try. If I don't like it all that much, it's not gonna be that big of a deal to me, because again, it's not a game that I've been itching to play. If I do end up liking it, great! I'll have another game to enjoy.
I at least want to try the game before forming a more solid opinion though. I don't think it's fair to trash the game for most of the reasons stated by the fanbase so far. Seems like quite a few people would love for this to fail simply because of Tencent and the effort to appeal to China's demographic.
Well that sounds rationalKids don't have the attention span to bother with something like a battle frontier. That only like 1-2% of players would make the most of the battle frontier, so they don't see it worth working on.
This may also be the reason the Post games in recent generations aren't that long (plus don't include much to do) or are basically nonexistent. Cause many people stop playing the game after the credits roll (at least in their eyes).Well that sounds rational
I feel many overpraise going back to Kanto in the Johto games. Like yeah, it's cool we get to challenge 8 more gyms, but Kanto is very stripped down compared to the Gen 1 games. It's understandable in the original gameboy games, but they coud've fleshed it out in the remakes.Honestly, it makes more sense to flesh out the main game anyways. People often pay way too much attention to post game content, and sometimes that's their whole basis for judging how good a Pokémon game is.
Everyone's different, but I'd rather see them put all their effort into the base game. DLC seems like a normal trend for most games nowadays anyway, so that just gives me another reason to not care as much about having another long, convoluted quest after the credits roll. Yeah, DLC is more expensive, but at least the content will likely be far greater than what they would've given us for free with the base game.
No, it isn't.Well that sounds rational
Sometimes, becoming good enough to be competitive is it's own prison. In Pokemon's case it means seeing the base game as a mere formality to be pushed through no matter how good it is, because they know nothing in it will truly challenge their honed tactics.Honestly, it makes more sense to flesh out the main game anyways. People often pay way too much attention to post game content, and sometimes that's their whole basis for judging how good a Pokémon game is.
Everyone's different, but I'd rather see them put all their effort into the base game. DLC seems like a normal trend for most games nowadays anyway, so that just gives me another reason to not care as much about having another long, convoluted quest after the credits roll. Yeah, DLC is more expensive, but at least the content will likely be far greater than what they would've given us for free with the base game.
which part of not spending time and resources to appeal to one of the smaller parts of the market is not rational?No, it isn't.
Their comment just goes to show that Gamefreak got intimidated by the smartphone gaming market and that they wanted to try and chase that crowd.