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I like each installment, old and new, based on their own merits. Every generation has its own unique feel and aesthetic that makes them all worthwhile to me in different ways. And even though as someone who plays competitively I love the current, polished X and Y battle mechanics, I still find the old, horrendously unbalanced mechanics of RBY to be very charming. There's also a nostalgia factor that goes along with the older games (GSC and RSE in particular for me). While Black and White are my favorites to date, I still get a lot out of going back and replaying the games I adored as a kid. I've been with the series since Gold and Silver, so I've got a sort of respect for seeing how it's evolved over time.
I can definitely understand why the older games may be less appealing to some players (especially newer players), even though all the "flaws" in their graphics and battle system are things I hold dear. Likewise, I also see why other players from the RBY/GSC days don't care much for the newer games. The series has changed a lot, and admittedly it's lost some elements along the way that other people may have been attached to. Or, even if it is just a response from nostalgia, I still think that's a fair enough reason, honestly. No one's obligated to play and enjoy every game, and I don't think it makes you less of a fan either way.
I can definitely understand why the older games may be less appealing to some players (especially newer players), even though all the "flaws" in their graphics and battle system are things I hold dear. Likewise, I also see why other players from the RBY/GSC days don't care much for the newer games. The series has changed a lot, and admittedly it's lost some elements along the way that other people may have been attached to. Or, even if it is just a response from nostalgia, I still think that's a fair enough reason, honestly. No one's obligated to play and enjoy every game, and I don't think it makes you less of a fan either way.