Why do people say Pokemon is childish?

Everyone is entitled to their own opinion here so no flaming! I think that Pokemon is a fun strategy game. Don't get me wrong though, it's certainly not the best RPG out there, but neither is it the worst. The only good Pokemon games in my opinion were the Kanto and Johto games. I play Platinum mainly for the Wi-Fi. Now that my opinion is out of the way, back to the question, "Why do people say Pokemon is childish?"

They say it's childish because mostly everyone got into it when they were younger. And it's kinda easy for the most part.

And the anime. Have you seen it?

The TV show is REALLY kid oriented, I think that's the main thing. I picked up Platinum as well after not playing a Pokemon game since I was little playing Blue, and it's still just as fun as back then:P

You play as a child
It has a cartoon series
It has cartoon movies
It has children's clothes
One of it's largest partners is Toys R Us

Etc Etc Etc

I can see why someone not familiar with the franchise could see it as a child's game/franchise but once you actually investigate it you see that it has a myriad of levels that include everyone from the novice to the experienced gamer.

It just depends on how much you're interested

ash was a woman

people say it is because mostly kids play but other people can to. Its not like on the the box it says "this game is for kids only' anyone can play pokemon no matter what your age.

Everyone remebers how childish the TV show was. They then associate that with the games whilst having no idea what it's like.

im not talking about the anime. the anime was terrible. im talking videogames lol

The mechanics of the game do not seem childish to me at all. Quite the opposite I would say. What with the Pokemon natures (or are they demeanors?), the EV training, the so and so item produces such and such a result when held, the this is weak against that but strong against this other thing...at almost thirty two years of age I have discovered that what I had thought was going to be a kids game is actually rather deep.

I like the cartoon as well though. Team Rocket cracks me up.

because people older than 12 see these Pokemon advertised at WalMart:

and they think, "Kids game"

you're character is a 10 year old kid playing against quirky immature trainers, weird pokemon-wanabees, and fat middle aged sex offenders.

but w/e it's a fun game.

you're character is a 10 year old kid playing against quirky immature trainers, weird pokemon-wanabees, and fat middle aged sex offenders.

but w/e it's a fun game.

martinX3X

Pokemon is made out to be childish because it first started with the anime, which came out around 1995 or 1996 I can't remember. It was a show made to appeal to kids and children. Next came merchandise, which was also all orientated to appeal to kids. As for the game, it was created to appeal to FANS and not just children. The game is meant for the fans that enjoyed the anime when they were young. Oh that doesn't mean that people who aren't fans can't pick this game up, after all, what exactly is it that has been making us continue to pick up this game no matter how many more pokemon they throw at us? That is, because we are continued fans of the game itself. BTW, I laugh at anyone that thinks this game is childish, cause it most certainly isn't. =DTispers

[QUOTE="Tispers"]Pokemon is made out to be childish because it first started with the anime, which came out around 1995 or 1996 I can't remember. It was a show made to appeal to kids and children. Next came merchandise, which was also all orientated to appeal to kids. As for the game, it was created to appeal to FANS and not just children. The game is meant for the fans that enjoyed the anime when they were young. Oh that doesn't mean that people who aren't fans can't pick this game up, after all, what exactly is it that has been making us continue to pick up this game no matter how many more pokemon they throw at us? That is, because we are continued fans of the game itself. BTW, I laugh at anyone that thinks this game is childish, cause it most certainly isn't. =Dmeiaman

because it's geared towards children.

because it's geared towards children.

Lucid1314

[QUOTE="meiaman"][QUOTE="Tispers"]Pokemon is made out to be childish because it first started with the anime, which came out around 1995 or 1996 I can't remember. It was a show made to appeal to kids and children. Next came merchandise, which was also all orientated to appeal to kids. As for the game, it was created to appeal to FANS and not just children. The game is meant for the fans that enjoyed the anime when they were young. Oh that doesn't mean that people who aren't fans can't pick this game up, after all, what exactly is it that has been making us continue to pick up this game no matter how many more pokemon they throw at us? That is, because we are continued fans of the game itself. BTW, I laugh at anyone that thinks this game is childish, cause it most certainly isn't. =DTispers

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uokb1SvUwo

1:08 :P

there is nothing childish about the gameplay. but the plot and characters are kiddy. pokemon was designed for 8- 12 yearolds wasnt it?

Was the game based on the manga or Vice-Versa? I really can't remember which came first (mainly because I never read the manga much, but I do know it came before the anime, and has a different storyline).Hegna1

I tried watching some of the anime. It was awful. But, when I play DPPt, it's not awful. The games aren't for kids, and neither is the Manga, even though I've really only read one book.

The anime dubbed the pokemon series childish, because it really is for geared toward kids. (Or very enthusiastic fans) Blame the anime for killing the pokemon series, or atleast making it really 'lame', as most people in my class say.

Everything about pokemon is childish. SwimmingLuck

Back up you're point. Prove it. WHY is everything about Pokemon chilidish?

[QUOTE="SwimmingLuck"]Everything about pokemon is childish. Time2ownfuzzy

Back up you're point. Prove it. WHY is everything about Pokemon chilidish?

Yeah, its your right and your view, but people will give you little to no credit if you just state it like that.

It's targeted directly at kids, so people for the most part, view it as such. The games however, have an amount of depth in just the battling that I have yet to see matched by any other RPG.

The games as they stand are what they've been for a long time. I'm kinda waiting for that next step, like the jump in graphics from the older Final Fantasy's to the new ones. This may not do anything for the market, but maybe it will. The more effort you put into a series, the better it gets. I'm predicting 4 or 5 years before this massive graphical overhaul occurs, for whatever Nintendo system comes out.

The strategic aspect isn't childish persay. But the premise, storyline, sprites and concept is all quite; childish. Why do people say that? Because it is basically true.

I personally think it's childish but there's nothing wrong with older people playing it. Children can enjoy the simple game while older players can get into the whole "EV Training, competitive playing thing". I really can't get into the competitive playing though, I can't see how anyone can but that's just me. EV Training is such a bore :PKenny789

[QUOTE="Time2ownfuzzy"]

[QUOTE="SwimmingLuck"]Everything about pokemon is childish. SwimmingLuck

Back up you're point. Prove it. WHY is everything about Pokemon chilidish?

If you can't back it up then it has no meaning at all

When you say something and especially the way you did which was all inclusive you're expected to be able to give reasons why you think that way

So yes, prove it

The games have a very WIDE audience, but the show is childish.

The show is very childish, we can all agree on that. The mechanics of the game, especially DPPt, are very complicated. Especially when it comes to competitive battling. You have to worry about IV breeding, EV training, getting lucky enough to have the right attack strength and type for hidden power (which ties into IV breeding), and all that other obvious stuff.

The show is very childish, we can all agree on that. The mechanics of the game, especially DPPt, are very complicated. Especially when it comes to competitive battling. You have to worry about IV breeding, EV training, getting lucky enough to have the right attack strength and type for hidden power (which ties into IV breeding), and all that other obvious stuff.

mariomaker26

Yeah, its your right and your view, but people will give you little to no credit if you just state it like that.

meiaman

[QUOTE="meiaman"]

Yeah, its your right and your view, but people will give you little to no credit if you just state it like that.

rubiks_master

Why must marketing kill everything I love?

[QUOTE="Kenny789"]I personally think it's childish but there's nothing wrong with older people playing it. Children can enjoy the simple game while older players can get into the whole "EV Training, competitive playing thing". I really can't get into the competitive playing though, I can't see how anyone can but that's just me. EV Training is such a bore :PHegna1

[QUOTE="Hegna1"][QUOTE="Kenny789"]I personally think it's childish but there's nothing wrong with older people playing it. Children can enjoy the simple game while older players can get into the whole "EV Training, competitive playing thing". I really can't get into the competitive playing though, I can't see how anyone can but that's just me. EV Training is such a bore :PKenny789