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One could argue that DLC costs are a steep entry barrier for high-level comp in that game too.

2026 GOTY dropped

I don't mind genning because it's not a real advantage at all. And no, I don't buy the whole "testing time" thing because who the fuck isn't testing builds on Showdown anyway? Also, the absolute money sink that is getting all that stuff legit is a real barrier and people shouldn't be locked...

To be honest, a lot of the issues are remnants of the development hell they went through. With that said, for all the fundamental flaws that game got as a Metroid game, I'm honestly shocked they got the vibes so perfectly. It was really smart of them to have the NPCs shut up while you're in the...

I definitely agree with that. As for your opinion... Yeah, I just wanted more stuff out of that exploration. Especially TMs and good Johto mons. I'm greedy! :totodiLUL: By HGSS, they really should've spicied it up with more TMs, held items and berries instead of locking interesting ones...

I kinda disagree with that tbh. People complain about Johto's E4 level a lot, and it makes sense from a game feel perspective, but it's honestly fine. And it really is a shame because that would've made for a much better experience, but you really get NOTHING out of it lmao. The Dark Cave is...

I forgor You know how it is, sometimes we go off into random tangents and wind up in unexpected locations. Unlike Prime 4. God I hate that game. So, about Johto... Y'know, I replayed HGSS a couple months ago and thinking about it, the lack of meaningful rewards for exploration in Johto were...

It also feels like what a standard AAA game company would do if they had to make a Metroid clone. Just look at the map design compared to Prime 1 (First Area - No spoilers) :psycry: They done made a Metroid with Corridor Syndrome!!!

My guy, I get your point, but we can't have 1f combo links in turn-based JRPGs :totodiLUL: It's inherently not a execution-intensive genre. You don't see Fire Emblem players missing Hand Axes because they didn't swing their joycons with the proper timing. E33 having that kind of mechanic...

Spiritomb is also more than just a tank. It can be *very* disruptive and debilitating. Someone here brought up how disrupting stat-boosting sweepers with a lead is very good for Pokémon boss design, and they're right. Spiritomb can put mons on timers with moves like Wisp and Curse and...

They'd probably find some way to hide it, but yes, this is a franchise that desperately needs it, and honestly, they could get away with it pretty easily. Like, make Easy have unimpressive AI and have it ignore IVs/EVs. Medium gets stats Hard gets better AI too, and potentially some extra...

Play it and you'll know why :totodiLUL: The only reason I wouldn't call the whole game a steaming pile of ass is that it genuinely has strong points. Namely some areas, the graphics, and the music. It's an average, flawed but enjoyable game until the last major area. Honestly, the best...

Aonuma also said the only reason people want Zelda to get closer to its robust dungeon design roots is because of nostalgia and he straight up doesn't understand why we'd want to go back to a non-fully open Zelda game. Bro is washed beyond recognition. And this kind of kiddie glove design is...

Just having the game assume mons have STAB would do so much :psycry:

AI is a mess. Abandon all hope, ye who read this post, for it's actually getting worse over the generations. Remember the useless raid allies in SwSh? The AI is all but fixated on any status moves it can use, especially healing. It is possible for them to switch, as Ironmage explained, but...