One Big Pokemon Game

[GameMangaAnimeFan]

Hey, out of curiosity, would I be the only one wishing one big Pokemon to be made, one version only? It doesn't have to be a Pokemon MMORPG, but rather, just one big game that has just about everything. From every last pokemon, to all of the generation exclusive features, like room decorations. That instead of one small place, like an island, but one big country with a whole lot room to explore, with pokemon more wide spread, to enable plenty of time to grow small amounts of pokemon at a time. Along with the MC actually going through their own storyline, being allowed to have some form of character development, maybe a build your own storyline in a way. Mainly, to see GameFreak actually try for a go big or go home kind of game, or at least have Nintendo contract somebody to make such a game, but a lot of that would be wishful thinking, unfortunately.

 

[PoryKid575]

I agree, I'd be even better if they made it in the HD2D style used in the Octopath Traveler games; it's very frustrating how GF constantly takes out great features like contests and mega evolutions while relying on gimmicks to keep things fresh (which doesn't really work, the games are still fundamentally all the same). I'd love for them to take 2, 3, heck even 5 years to make a truly feature complete game with a massive world and graphics actually up to par for the system its on. I'm hoping Z-A will be that game, but I'm skeptical considering GF's recent track record.

 

[Devalue]

Maybe? Is not opposed to it, in theory. Worries about it being huge with lots of copy/paste caves and structures. Points to The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim as one example. Could go in very different directions, but basically enter very similar Barrows dungeons. Almost feels like an illusion of open world, if that makes sense.

 

[ReKoil]

Exploration wise that sounds pretty good. No version exclusives would be nice, but has never been a deal breaker to me.
I don't really want a game with every single Pokemon catchable in it though. Usually blocks Home entry for several months if not more... means catching all 1025 (+ new Pokemon) of them if you want to complete your dex. Pass. The current dex sizes in gen 8/9 are actually pretty nice.

Execution wise... I dread the quality of a game like that coming from current GF. Would be rushed and buggy like heck. Side stuff would likely be poorly implemented as a result too.
If they were to take their time with it and actually polish it properly it'd be another matter, but currently I'm gonna say no, I don't want that.