02-23-2010, 02:18 PM
(This post was last modified: 02-23-2010, 02:25 PM by Crimson Fox.)
(02-23-2010 10:02 AM)Erethzium Wrote: Meh, Pokemon got boring at Sapphire/Ruby...I mean, come on, it's the same game over and over again. 8 badges -> final 4 -> win. Ever since Red/Blue.
That's why I really liked Gold and Silver. It wasn't just that formula. You think the game is over after being the elite four, but then you find out that you can now go back to Kanto for another eight badges to access the true final boss. The day and night mechanics were also really nice even though they drained the hell out of the cartridge's batteries. It really felt like they took Red and Blue, and did everything they could to make the game better. (Well except that first gym fight with Falkner, what a pussy, considering the pure challenge you had fighting Brock and Misty. (I will always pick Charmander, always.))
Eh, Ruby and Sapphire just didn't feel like it upped the formula when I played it. Sure it looked prettier, but I didn't get as much out of it.
I wish they would make a real plot to one of these games someday. It's not like they don't have the capabilities. Nintendo makes wonderfully humorous RPGs (Mario RPGs), but they're also capable of RPGs with more serious stories (Fire Emblem and Golden Sun).
UnknownH Wrote:I present as a counter point, Sports games. Or FPS games. Same issue Erethzium.
NBA Jam and Metroid Prime would like to have a word with you.
