I really loved this game. I really does feel like the logical next step from generation 1, like a game in our memory that doesn't actually exist. There was something in the DNA of Pokemon that got lost starting with their complete redesign of gen 2. While some final designs are better, leaving out the Kotora line, the Wolfan line, and re-designing the anchorage line for gen 3 were big mistakes. I also would've like to see a final version of the Flambear line, and the water starter line. I stand by the assumption that Kotora could've made game freak an extra billion dollars. They might've been afraid it would've outshined Pikachu, but I think they could've done a cat and mouse thing that would've been really fun. Raikou is not a good enough replacement IMO. They should really bring back Kotora to be the next pika-clone.
Loved the simple story and execution. The only thing that was weird was the "Kanto" part of it, and that was Gamefreak's doing, glad Iwata was able to figure that out. Congrats and thank you to @lvl_3 - it was really awesome and nostalgic to play. Feels like the game I've wanted to play for 20+ years.
