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PaperNapkin February 25th, 2012 2:00 AM

While I grew up playing R/B/Y/G/S I have a really hard time going back to them and usually opt for the newer versions. While the graphics are quite outdated (I can't believe I could stare at the oldschool game boy screens for 8+ hours at a time and not mess up my eyes) the changes in gameplay make the newer games my choice.

123agumon March 5th, 2012 8:06 PM

The originals. I actually don't like FR/LG or HG/SS as much. I don't know why. Maybe it's just because RBY and GSC were the first ones I ever played. (Red introducing me to Pokemon)

Palamon March 6th, 2012 1:20 PM

The originals. Because nothing beats the original. HG/SS feels more like a new game then a remake... and FR/LG are just plain boring if you ask me.

Outkin March 6th, 2012 2:44 PM

I like the remakes better. I like the uprades myself, plus it's nice to still be able to play with the current generation. It can make great moments epic....I had goose bumps when lugia came out of the waterfall like that...

The only thing I miss is the music sometimes, sometimes I want those old chiptunes.....but thats another reason I was pleased with with HG/SS, letting you use the retro tunes again.

Chartreusk March 7th, 2012 10:05 PM

Okay. I liked the original RBY over FRLG by a longshot, mainly for nostalgia factor but I also felt that it captured the intended feeling better.
I actually liked the remake of GSC more than the originals, that's how good they were to me. I think they did a great job in keeping the old feel, but upgrading it all the same.

Mikez March 10th, 2012 1:59 PM

I like the originals, because it makes me feel young again, I can go to a place in Y/B/R and remember the best times.

Treecko March 10th, 2012 4:22 PM

The originals for RBY because, FRLG aren't as good as HGSS. Remakes for GSC because HGSS are amazing games, plus have tons of new awesome features and you can gen Hoenn and Sinnoh Pokemon. But overall I'd go with the originals, they got nostalgic values to them.

Ss4gogeta0 March 11th, 2012 2:42 AM

Originals.... FR/LG are good games in general, but I prefer the Feeling of Nostalgia from playing on an old gameboy color... (I have not tried HG/SS but I doubt I will like them...)

also POKEMON GOLD FTW!!!

FireSlasherX March 14th, 2012 2:29 AM

I loved the HG/SS remakes, and the FR/LG remakes were good. But no questions asked, the original. So much of a nostalgic feel when playing them and to think how amazing each storyline is, I just love them.

Mr Cat Dog March 14th, 2012 11:18 AM

As much as Gen II is probably my favourite generation, I do love my SoulSilver a bit more than my Gold version. Maybe I'm shallow and it's just a graphical thing; maybe it's because I've played SoulSilver more recently than Gold; whatever it may be, there's a certain je ne sais quoi about the remakes that capture what made the originals so good and add a little bit more to them.

That being said, I haven't played FRLG, so can't comment on those ones. From what I've heard, however, those remakes turned out to be disappointments.

miltankRancher March 15th, 2012 1:39 AM

FRLG is okay, but not that okay. It does not merit the wow that HGSS brought me. Yes, Sevii Islands is cool, I guess, but apart from that? RBY is way better than FRLG.

darkpokeball March 16th, 2012 8:15 PM

Well, Gen 2 I have never liked. I have played Crystal, HeartGold, and SoulSilver and I just didn't like any of them. however, I did like the follow feature in HG/SS...so remakes for Gen 2.

For Gen 1, I have played Yellow, Red, and FireRed. I don't know why but Pokemon Red has this certain...feel to it that FireRed is missing. So, in that case the originals win.

Astinus March 16th, 2012 9:38 PM

The originals, definitely for Generation 2. It's more fun to explore Johto in Crystal than in SoulSilver. I chalk it up to nostalgic reasons and to the memories tied to that game for me. There's something missing from SoulSilver that makes me unable to complete it.

Though I do prefer FireRed/LeafGreen over Red/Blue. FR/LG felt more adventurous to me, like a big adventure. But I do love Yellow, which has a completely different feel to it than either R/B or FR/LG.

Jellicent♀ March 20th, 2012 11:04 AM

Remakes. Sure, the originals bring nostalgia, but beyond that, they're kind of lame. At least the remakes have the Battle Frontier and Safari Zone, where as the originals had only Red. FR/LG were better merely because of the Sevii Islands. Those were fun to play around on.
I just wish they had a Battle Tower, rather than the stupid Trainer Tower, [sarcasm]even though it did give you an almighty and super rare and uber valuable Dragon Scale.[/sarcasm]

User19sq March 20th, 2012 5:45 PM

I prefer the remakes over the originals. My only reason being that they're compatible with the migration system.

ShinyUmbreon189 March 20th, 2012 6:15 PM

I prefer R,B,Y instead of FR/LG because FR/LG didn't have day and night so it was ruined. I like HG/SS more because G/S/C was my favorite games and I like how the Pokemon follow you and the Pokemon learn more moves.

Kano Shuuya March 20th, 2012 6:21 PM

G/S/C
I'm gonna be honest.. I never beat any of the original gen 2 games, and I stopped watching the anime during gen 2, as well (Got back into with gen 3). I didn't hardly care for Johto at all until the remakes came out, and even then.. I've got Heart Gold sitting there in my room unfinished. I have no idea what it is, or the reason for it, as to why I can't get through a Johto game. It baffles me, they just don't grip me, yet all the other gens have. /shrug The remakes still beat out the original by a long shot, though.

FR/LG
These I liked just fine, and I've played LG twice, and enjoyed them just as much as I liked the original three games. There's not much to say about them past that, but yeah. I like the remakes more than the original, because it's same freakin' thing just prettier, that's my logic right there.

Both
The remakes are better. xD

Raichupacabra March 21st, 2012 11:59 PM

The originals are good due to the nostalgia I get playing them. But I like the remakes better due to their being things to do after you beat the whole game.

Crystal had a Battle Tower, but I'm mainly referring to Gold and Silver.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShinyUmbreon189 (Post 7092551)
I prefer R,B,Y instead of FR/LG because FR/LG didn't have day and night so it was ruined. I like HG/SS more because G/S/C was my favorite games and I like how the Pokemon follow you and the Pokemon learn more moves.

You are aware Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow didn't have the Day and Night system either?

Heart's Soul March 22nd, 2012 5:22 AM

This is like going to a Mac forum and asking if they like Mac or PC more. :\

Of course, RGrBYGlSC is better than FrLgHgSs!

rITual March 24th, 2012 3:03 AM

Like many, I prefer the originals. It's rare that something can be remade and actually be better than it's original.

Everything they thought was wrong with it (reasons to release FR/LG) actually made it one of the best and most memorable games ever.

giradialkia March 24th, 2012 4:29 AM

I dunno, I think I prefer the remakes. But I still utterly love the originals- it's just, the remakes brought in almost everything that was amazing about 4th gen. The originals were fine, but... I dunno. They were quicker to play through, sure, but that's not always what I want.
Although the originals win in terms of nostalgia, for obvious reasons.

Nightwing87 March 24th, 2012 5:40 AM

Idk what it is, I love the originals, and HG/SS.
theres just that feel man.

PurpleHCross April 22nd, 2012 12:21 AM

Despite how much nostalgia comes from the originals, I gotta say I like the remakes more. R/B/Y vs. FR/LG could probably go either way, but HG/SS is better than G/S/C without a doubt. The bottom screen in HG/SS was perfect and you had to option of always having running shoes on. It was the little things in HG/SS that made it better. I did, however, not really like how they changed Red's Espeon to a Lapras and how it's hailing in the battle.

Captain Fabio April 23rd, 2012 6:57 AM

As nice as it is to see remakes, the originals will always have a place in my heart. I just love the original graphics and the nostalgia feel that they will always give me.


blackmorale April 25th, 2012 12:51 AM

I prefer the remakes over the originals. I wouldn't say I dislike the originals, though ofc. I played them a lot as a kid, and they remind me so much of the good 'ol times.

hoojoe April 27th, 2012 11:13 AM

I love the originals but the remakes make playing so again easier on the eyes.


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