- My biggest issue is the inconsistency with the art direction when it comes to some designs. The longer the franchises goes on, the more people work on it and the more variation you create.
That's normal. However, some designs really don't match/ fit and take me out of this fictional world. Sometimes the art style is way too different. You can see the design evolution in the starters for example by looking at the type of pupils/ eyes and body proportions. I wish they'd trim down the roster a bit more. That's just me.
- Each generation has it flaws and charms but I feel like a lot of people dismiss the Gen I core video games too easily. It's obvious that the games made so many years later are going to be fine-tuned, especially on a technical level.
- It could be better, it could be worse. That being said, the Pokémon franchise is still going strong and has created a global community whilst being financially successful. Sometimes we should just appreciate what we have. This doesn't mean that there's no room for feedback.
- Ken Sugimori's watercolouring style is God tier.
- One that a lot of people share on this thread, but I'm not a big fan of in-battle gimmicks. I prefer the Pokémon to be the gimmick. A general power-up downplays the identity of a Pokémon.
- B2/W2 had perhaps one of the more poor rosters but the games themselves were amazing in my opinion.
- There are way too many legends. Legendary Pokémon used to be exciting, now I try to avoid them because they feel like (mostly) overpowered gimmicks.
- I believe all games are too easy. I know it's because of the target audience but I wouldn't mind a bit more grinding and puzzling. It's not like they're asked to go full Dark Souls.
Which brings me to a suggestion rather than an a opinion. I would love if you were unable to save (or even use restoriation items) the moment you enter a building, facing a gym trainer or E4.
Again, unrealistic but the option would be fantastic for experienced and veteran players. It's not even like they're maintaining the difficulty, it gets actual easier and easier. More guidance, etc.
- I never understood the appeal for Lucario or Zoroark (which has an freakishly and oddly tiny, small waist).
~The open world of Pokemon Legends: Arceus is 100% the right direction for the Pokemon series to go and I'm very excited.
~The design of the ultra beasts are abysmal and I wouldn't be sad if they just never appeared ever again.
Yes and yes! I don't know why they came up with ultra beasts. The designs don't fit.