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XxCassiexX December 1st, 2013 1:39 PM

Why do you play Pokemon?
 
Just, in general, why do you play it?

I find it especially interesting when I hear the reasons people say they enjoy playing pokemon, but at the same time don't like to battle/trade with others.

I myself play because I enjoy the gameplay, strategy, and battling with friends.
=]

Kippla December 1st, 2013 1:44 PM

I play to have fun and be the best I can be. Some of the knowledge I get in Pokemon can be useful too.

Majora's Wrath December 1st, 2013 1:49 PM

I grew up (and still am) hardly seeing my dad. So my mom was really the only one home. I couldn't help but notice my trainer grew up the same. When I beat the game I was so happy, he had become the greatest given the circumstances he grew up in. It really did made me feel...not alone. So I just decided to stick with it, and I'm glad I did :)

Somma December 1st, 2013 1:52 PM

The storylines and soundtracks. And because Pokemon is a huge part of my life and can't really have enough of it xD

Nah December 1st, 2013 1:56 PM

It's fun, I've been playing it since I was 7, and I love the simple-yet-complex battle system. I love to battle.

Kai Hirogame December 1st, 2013 1:59 PM

Because I love watch smashing creatures into each other, making them roar in pain and anger as blood spews from their gushing wounds MUHAHAHAHA!!

In all seriousness though, because I like the lore, the ever expanding roster of characters/regions, nostalgia (big factor) and perhaps... Because I refuse to grow up.

Pokémon has been a part of my life for a VERY long time and it's the only thing that links my childhood to my adulthood since I never stopped enjoying it/playing it.
A link which transcends Time and Space.

Blueredemption December 1st, 2013 2:04 PM

The combination of strategy and story that is put into Pokemon games keeps me coming back :P but it doesn't end there, one of the best things about Pokemon games is that there so good at passing time. Just looking at the time count on my games tells all...

Guy December 1st, 2013 3:04 PM

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Originally Posted by XxCassiexX (Post 7964854)
Just, in general

... and let's move this on over to Pokémon Gaming Central where general game discussions about Pokémon take place.

I think the main and most important reason for why I play Pokémon is because of how much fun I have when I play, especially when it came to Ruby, FireRed, Diamond (Platinum is better, but I just played Diamond more before then), and most recently Y.

I find the story to be compelling enough and the use of strategy gives the games the much needed flavor they need for the challenge of it all. I also like to make up my own personal story when I play. I did that once in FireRed where I named the protagonist after my father and told of his first journey as a young trainer. Then I continued that story in Ruby with my first journey; I just pretended Norman was my dad's nickname for continuity purposes.

It's also something that has been with me since a kid, so I guess nostalgia plays a part in why I enjoy playing them so much too. Although, I love seeing how much the games grow and evolve as each generation goes by.

darkredwing December 1st, 2013 3:34 PM

I enjoy raising the Pokemon themselves, always have this sense of accomplishment when they get high level, especially if its a weaker Pokemon, which is partly why I don't pay to much attention have the perfect Pokemon.

isthatyoudan December 1st, 2013 3:39 PM

Well, I originally got into Pokémon when I saw a movie, but the games... I don't know. I just have fun playing it. I am one of those people who can do something and know (and say) "I like this" or "I don't like this". I like Pokémon. The battle system is intriguing and the characters and creatures themselves are loveable.

Mithel_Celestia December 1st, 2013 6:00 PM

Generally, I like the Pokemon themselves. I like animals so Pokemon is a game that brings my interest. Also the battles and strategies I put in the game is also why I enjoy it. I like TCG and Strategy games and I like to see my strategies working so Pokemon brings me that thrill.

*Riolu Master* December 1st, 2013 6:55 PM

I have loved Pokemon since I was little. Why do I like it so much? I've always loved how my pokemon you could catch, battle and train! I also love trading and battling with my friend to see who's better.

White Raven December 1st, 2013 6:57 PM

Peer pressure when I started. When the pressure died down, and the LoL pressure started (I hate LoL) I was kind of pushed away, so Pokemon is my comfort. I am loyal to it because it taught me to read faster, and find random friends on the Internet. :3

Altair December 1st, 2013 7:13 PM

I find it immensely fun! Catching and training all these different monsters, it has a lot of replay value. It's music is great as well.
I never thought I'd still be playing Pokemon today, but now I don't think I'll ever stop playing it!

hughes December 1st, 2013 7:32 PM

I've always enjoyed the concept. You can meet and catch these unusual creatures, train them, and grow a strong bond with them. It's such a basic concept but it works no matter how many new generations they come out with.

Now that I'm older, I particularly enjoy learning about the hidden intricacies in the game, like the meta-game. There really aren't many games out there that can be enjoyed by both casual fans and hardcore strategists. The fact that the games can sustain many types of players is fascinating.

Hiatus December 3rd, 2013 7:29 PM

I play Pokémon because, well, it kills time. I've been introduced to Pokémon games at the age of six, when my dad gave Pokémon Blue to me as a Christmas present. When I unwrapped it and stuck it into my GameBoy, I instantly became a fan. (:

LilyAnn December 3rd, 2013 8:38 PM

I love the series. I've been playing it for so long and it's what I do in my spare time. It's really fun and something I enjoy doing.

icelovebunnies9 December 3rd, 2013 8:43 PM

I honestly have no idea why I play Pokemon. XD I don't know, maybe it's interesting to me, or the whole gameplay and what not is cool. I just love to play Pokemon. But I normally get bored of it after a while when I finish the game because I have absolutely nothing left to do. I really hate doing that though. T^T

Austin1395 December 4th, 2013 9:39 AM

Because as a child I didn't really have friends and my family was either neglectful, or too busy for me. They bought me my first Gameboy and my Pokemon Red and Blue so that I at least had something to do and I just sort of threw myself into it since it was the only thing I really had. I stuck with it until I actually got friends and then fell out of it but, got back into it around 2009 and I love it even more now. The lore is amazing, the general history inside and out of the games in interesting, the gameplay and strategizing is great too and the games make you feel like, you have a home and helps you make good friends. Many of the people I'm friends with, I'm friends with because of Pokemon.

krisags87 December 4th, 2013 9:58 AM

I've been playing Pokémon since Red and Blue. I was in 5th grade, and didn't have any other game console, so Pokémon on the original game boy was awesome! I love how it had the ability to take me away from real life, from all the hardships I was facing, stuff like that. I love the magic it brought to my life. It still does. That's why I continue to play now, 17 years later :)

Rezu December 4th, 2013 12:47 PM

When I was little I liked the idea of having cute animals do my bidding, defeating other cute animals and evolving into cooler animals along the process. Now that I'm older I've come to enjoy the biodiversity of the Pokemon world, the atmospheric music in games, the bond with my pokemon team each run of a game and most recent of all... SHINY HUNTING!

AaronAbsol December 4th, 2013 2:24 PM

I initially started playing Pokémon because my cousin told me to buy it after he did. When I finally got the game, I played it for days straight, the experience was like no other.

I guess the main reason I play is because of the story and different and powerful Pokémon. I enjoy playing as the hero, defeating Team Rocket and such. Especially when I can knock them down all with one Pokémon. Although, a challenge can be fun too. Battling and playing with friends is also nice.

Jessie December 5th, 2013 11:05 AM

Honestly it's just always been something that has appealed to me. I have always loved animals and I love the idea of being able to walk around in my own little world and search for the perfect Pokemon. The story lines are always interesting to me, but the most fun part of the game is meeting and catching all the Pokemon, talking to everyone and training against other wild Pokemon and trainers.

moon December 5th, 2013 1:22 PM

I play for mainly three reasons. I want to relive the story, or experience it for the first time for the games I still haven't beaten, haha. I also want to test out new team configurations every time i play. That's a big charm of pokémon, after all. And lastly I still play gen I and II games sometimes for nostalgia. Nostalgia is a strange, powerful feeling (is it a feeling?).

Atomic Pirate December 5th, 2013 5:53 PM

I like catching Pokemon, raising them up, and making them fight. Filling the 'dex is fun as well.

T The Manager December 5th, 2013 6:10 PM

Walk up to some random homeless person or a person in general that doesn't have any possessions and I can almost guarantee you their life will change forever. They would instantly get hooked. I tried this with one of my friends because he said something and I gave him my phone with Pokemon playing and I said, "play for a bit, then tell me if you feel the same" or something like that and he instantly got hooked so I got him set up with Pokemon on his phone xD.

But to answer your question. I play it because it's interesting and believe it or not, if it weren't for Pokemon I wouldn't know how to read that well. I absolutely used to hate reading and always had a problem with reading but I loved reading and learning to comprehend the scrips in the games. I also like the strategy's and gameplan you need to run if you wanna win a tough battle. Then there's also that childhood memory of playing it haha. I may just play on my phone and laptop now, but wherever I go I'll have Pokemon to play! I'm a boss.

Harmonious Fusion December 5th, 2013 6:35 PM

I like the world, lore, and monster designs. I'm a creative person, and the very concept of Pokemon provides all kinds of opportunities for creative expression. Plus, shinies appeal to my inner collector/hoarder.

And honestly, I love being able to escape to another world, especially one as idealistic as Pokemon's. To me, that idealism forms a part of the franchise's heart that's every bit as important as the monsters themselves. Even when my life is terrible, I can turn to this world that's formed on strong bonds of friendship and acceptance of others, and that cheers me up.

JeffWall December 9th, 2013 3:13 AM

I like Pokemon because it has many games to the whole series, it is also just plain fun to play the games.

KittenKoder December 9th, 2013 10:57 AM

Wynaught? It's a great series, that's why I play it.

Ephemeral Euphoria December 9th, 2013 11:23 AM

I play it because I like having various options to go through strategy wise in the games I play and Pokémon has for the most part delivered on that aspect beautifully and it's one of the few games I can find that lets me tinker around with the difficulty however I like through challenges only limited by what you can come up with in your mind to name a few such reasons.

Andrew December 9th, 2013 1:06 PM

That's actually a really good question. And to be honest, I'm not sure I have a definitive answer. I started playing when I was about 4, and I've just played ever since. I guess overall, it's just fun. It's so simple that a child can play it, but it's enjoyable for anyone. The stories may not win any awards, but it doesn't matter, because it's just fun to play.

And then, beyond the main game, there's the whole meta game. Using strategies and your knowledge of the game to become the best you can be at it, and challenging your friends. The game can be as complex or as simple as you desire it to be. Which is why people of all ages can play and enjoy it.

s0nido December 9th, 2013 2:45 PM

I've grown up with Pokemon. I've been playing it since I was six years old. It's hard to just put something like that aside, especially when I've been playing this long. Another big reason why I play Pokemon is for the Pokemon themselves. I'm always interested as to what new Pokemon they introduce each generation and I love choosing my favourites from each. It's fun battling with my favourite Pokemon, too.

antemortem December 9th, 2013 7:42 PM

I... don't know why I play it anymore. It's been apart of my life too long to just drop it now, even if I think it can sometimes be a little ridiculous. I think I'll eventually stop playing it long enough to completely lose interest, considering how fast I lost interest in X/Y after not playing it for a couple weeks.

Sheep December 9th, 2013 7:44 PM

The cute Pokemon! This franchise is a treasure for people like myself who love animals, collecting, and cute things. There's so much to do in Pokemon games and always something to keep me interested each generation.

curiousnathan December 9th, 2013 8:05 PM

I play Pokemon because it's something I enjoy and find fun in doing. I've grown up with Pokemon, so it's been a party of nearly my whole life.

Rintaro Tachibana December 20th, 2013 5:56 AM

Personally i have found it strangely addicting....

The thought of going off into an adventure to become the best, while befriending and capturing creatures called pokemon that will help you with your goal. And then getting tangled into some evil plan to change/destroy the world is pretty amazing to me.


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