It's not really a 'monster-hunting' game. It's more of a collecting game where you can refine the monsters you collect and battle npc's, and other people. It's not all rock-paper-scissors as some reviews have coined. That phrase implies there is no/little logic in your choices. But in the game's more difficult battles and online, strategy is necessary.Â
It's an old series that has a lot of memories drilled into the heads of society. I remember begging for Pokemon Red in ToysRUs when I was young and I liked it for the adventure. And I played it as an adventure game with the battles being a side-nuissance--even though I loved my pokemon. Now that the series has jumped into the 3D world, I'm hoping it'll bring me back to that nostalgic place that the last few games just couldn't.
But as for your case, I'm sure there's something there for you. I know many people who've gotten into the game for loads of different reasons. Some competitive, some just like to collect, and others for the same reason as I, to explore a world.
Nickprovs
You really hit the nail on the head. They're games so well amde that they work in many different ways.
For people who want deep multiplayer, you got it. There's tons to consider when making a team, assuming you don't automatically go for the most broken strategies.
For me, personally, I just enjoy exploring the (very well amde worlds) and taking in the atmosphere, along side collecting and just training Pokemon. I have a solid amount of playtime on each title (averaging about sixty hours per one version in each of since gen 3... Some a bit more, some a bit less) and that's because I just love exploring and battling and creating a team without worrying about how good they'll be competitively. Â Usually once I beat a game I work on leveling up a bunch of guys that I want to make an Elite Four Sweeping team out of.
And, honestly, I don't think nostalgia has much to do with it. Â Granted, yes, many people love the fond memories of the old games, but, to me, at least, the gameplay formula is just so well done that each new version is worth purchasing. Â Despite the similar battle systems between each mode, I always look forward to seeing what changes were made and what kind of new world Nintendo has created. Â I don't really play because I have fond memories (although, yes, I do have some of my first game, Crystal). Â I play because I think it's a legitamately great series.
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