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Mew~

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    What are your opinions on third games? (Like Yellow, crystal, emerald and platinum)

    I don't really like them much, I just wish they could add all the features into the first two games instead of masking us spend more money just for a few little tweaks of storylines etc...
     
    All the third games except Crystal were infinitely better than the first two in my opinion.

    Yellow had improved graphics and Emerald was 100x better because of the smaller text. :]

    Platinum was just awesomesauce (mainly b/c better pokeradar). =)

    Crystal didn't have Mareep :x
     
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    Third games are my favorite. And it's not always a matter of adding all those "third game" features in the first two. The problems with the first two have to be identified first, such as post-game in RS being too short, Amity Park in DP not allowing enough Pokemon, etc. And it cleans up glitches that ended up in the first two games usually. So it's not a matter of robbing you (well, it's not the main reason at least), it's more of a matter of cleaning up the problems with the originals.
     
    I may or may like them depending on how they're executed.

    Didn't care for Yellow since it stuck me with my least favorite Pokemon

    I have to give props to Crystal because it introduced playing as a female trainer. Still want my Mareep, though.

    Emerald was a mixed bag. The text looked better and the Frontier was an interesting addition, but trying to mix the Magma and Aqua plots together made for a bit of a mess and the restyled character outfits didn't sit well with me.

    Platinum is my favorite Pokemon game to date. The storyline enhancements were done right, the slow Surfing problem was addressed and it's the best game for rematching trainers, featuring both the Vs. Seeker and the ability to rematch Gym Leaders where other games have had either one or the other.
     
    Elite Overlord LeSabre™ said:
    I may or may like them depending on how they're executed.

    Didn't care for Yellow since it stuck me with my least favorite Pokemon

    I have to give props to Crystal because it introduced playing as a female trainer. Still want my Mareep, though.

    Emerald was a mixed bag. The text looked better and the Frontier was an interesting addition, but trying to mix the Magma and Aqua plots together made for a bit of a mess and the restyled character outfits didn't sit well with me.

    Platinum is my favorite Pokemon game to date. The storyline enhancements were done right, the slow Surfing problem was addressed and it's the best game for rematching trainers, featuring both the Vs. Seeker and the ability to rematch Gym Leaders where other games have had either one or the other.
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    How could I forget the slow surfing? x)

    Since all third games are usually pretty decent, maybe I should just wait for the BW remake.
     
    To me, the third games are essentially improved versions of the originals, with features such as move tutors and the Battle Frontier held back until the third version (in Gen III and IV).
     
    I always prefer the 3rd version more than the previous two.

    They always have more to offer.
     
    Well to sum it up: I love love love Emerald. Platinum is pretty good too, but overall I prefer Pearl. Crystal << Silver, Blue/Red <<< Yellow.

    Despite my love 3rd games are going to have to be altered more in future gens to make me even consider buying them. It just gets to the point where they're repetitive. GF did a good job with this (changes from first two games in 3rd) in Emerald. It to me was just so different from ruby and sapphire (moving pokes, johto starters, battle frontier, interesting story, rebattling gyms). The other 3rd games weren't as good as Emerald, imo. GF should use this as a platform for future 3rd installations.
     
    I like the 3rd games more than the original two, they add more features and a slightly better plot twist then the original two.

    Ruby & Sapphire was great until you finished it and only had the battle tower to challenge. Until Emerald came and gave us the Battle Frontier and the extra features, same with D/P/PT. And hopefully B/W/G(?)

    F.Y.I. G = Gray, and isn't the official name, I just use that name.
     
    I've only played two third games, and that's Emerald and Crystal. I love my Emerald (andI wish I knew where it was), but while I did like that I was able to be a female on Crystal, I still find my Silver more ejoyable. Perhaps it may be because I've had more memories with it.
     
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    Definitely my favorites. Emerald is my favorite game by far. Platinum brings up the rear. They just have more features. A LOT more features. Crystal introduced the Battle Tower, Emerald introduced the Battle Frontier, and Platinum added new twists to plot lines. They just interest me a bit more. c:
     
    If you liked the paired games, you'll likely like the third game. Inversely, if you hated the paired games, the third game won't interest you.

    I loved Crystal, Emerald, and (at the time at least) Yellow. I never bothered with Platinum. :/
     
    Mew~ said:
    I don't really like them much, I just wish they could add all the features into the first two games instead of masking us spend more money just for a few little tweaks of storylines etc...
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    That's not how a development cycle works at all - at some point down the line, you have to release a game. Nor does that account for customer or critic feedback which is funneled into improvements made for the third version.
     
    Timbjerr said:
    If you liked the paired games, you'll likely like the third game. Inversely, if you hated the paired games, the third game won't interest you.I loved Crystal, Emerald, and (at the time at least) Yellow. I never bothered with Platinum. :/
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    That's not true all the time, the third game usually puts added stuff into it which makes a lot of people like them more than the first games. My friend didn't really like Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire, but he enjoyed Pokemon Emerald when the Battle Frontier was in the game


    :t354:TG
     
    I generally like the third games best for obvious reasons. I wish there were even more differences/improvements to warrant spending even more money and time, but who am I to complain when I know I'll just buy the game anyway? lol
     
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