What IS Pokemon?

[SketchyFK]

A little while ago a found http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-fAxN-dL_E on, well, youtube. And it got me thinking about it.

What KIND of game is Pokemon? And what does the rest of Pokemon mean to you?

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This thought has been lurking in the back of my mind for some time now. Not only as a game but what does Pokemon mean to the average computer player? So many of us play the game but when it's spoken about in a common area it always seems to be shunned upon.

Some people say Pokemon is an RPG, others say a turn based strategy, many more say a child?s game.

If Pokemon is an RPG, then should we have different endings? Should we be allowed to have choices made infamous in games like Fable? Then again choices aren?t a major ingredient, as World of Warcraft is an RPG and goes without this element.

For turn based strategies this is only a small element in the games. I have seen many areas (such as battle.net and the Pokemon World Championship) which utilize the core battlings.

I struggle to think what Pokemon means to me. The computer game itself is filled with data and scenarios which should be admired. On the surface the system does seem childish, full of loop-holes and world wide mockeries and references, which may be its major downfall.

We all have our own thoughts on this game, whether it be the best starter or the best generation, or which are your favourite six pokemon.

 

[PlasmaFrog]

According to Bill Cosby, Poke'mon is made from candy... Wait, it's more like Kodak film.

 

[GiantRaven]

If Pokemon is an RPG, then should we have different endings? Should we be allowed to have choices made infamous in games like Fable? Then again choices aren?t a major ingredient, as World of Warcraft is an RPG and goes without this element.

RPGs are not defined by the ability to make choices. To me, Pokémon is an RPG. One of the best, I might add (In my opinion, of course).

That being said, some branching story in Pokémon would be pretty awesome.

 

[SketchyFK]

According to Bill Cosby, Poke'mon is made from candy... Wait, it's more like Kodak film.

I'm either being really blonde atm, or I can't see how thats revelent. Its pretty funny but Tropicus makes bananas from its neck. So a candy that makes fruit is kinda interesting.

 

[Gxas]

If Pokemon is an RPG, then should we have different endings? Should we be allowed to have choices made infamous in games like Fable? Then again choices aren?t a major ingredient, as World of Warcraft is an RPG and goes without this element.

It is an RPG because you can choose stat allocation for your Pokémon.

Why does everything have to have a set genre? Can't it be a part of multiple genres?

And, to me, Pokémon is the greatest franchise to ever touch any sort of console. It is my entire childhood and it is what makes me who I am today.

That being said, I still don't understand what kind of an answer you're looking for here at all, seeing as there was no specific question asked.

 

[Osaka117]

According to Bill Cosby, Poke'mon is made from candy... Wait, it's more like Kodak film.

No, actually it's more like new coke, it'll be around forever. AH AH AH

 

[rokkolpo]

It's an adventure RPG.

 

[Captain Bobbossa]

If pokemon is a turn based strategy game then so is final fantasy which is genred as an rpg (or a jrpg which is still an rpg).

 

[geldonyetich]

Pokemon is three pounds of flax.

 

[TehCookie]

Those reason it's a RPG is the fact the strengths and weaknesses are linked to statistical values. All RPGs usually have some sort of leveling system (even if you don't see the actual numbers) and lots of equations. Pokemon fits that perfectly. Also you're only thinking of WRPGs, Pokemon is more similar to JRPGs.

 

[theonlyblaze2]

I think Pokemon is a JRPG.

Side Note: What do they eat in Pokemon? I mean the cartoon, cause you never see any crops or cow, just Pokemon.

 

[Me55enger]

its a childhood fantasy and the spawn of oh-my-god-so-much bad cartoon pornography.

 

[SketchyFK]

Why does everything have to have a set genre? Can't it be a part of multiple genres?

**And, to me, Pokémon is the greatest franchise to ever touch any sort of console. It is my entire childhood and it is what makes me who I am today.**

That being said, I still don't understand what kind of an answer you're looking for here at all, seeing as there was no specific question asked.

The marked section is pretty much the answer i was looking for. Otherwise as only doing a few of these I really have to thank you for your last sentince. Without feedback/critism like this I would continue to make stupid errors like this. ^^ many thanks.

 

[RedEyesBlackGamer]

If Pokemon is an RPG, then should we have different endings? Should we be allowed to have choices made infamous in games like Fable? Then again choices aren?t a major ingredient, as World of Warcraft is an RPG and goes without this element.

Pokemon is a RPG. You shouldn't limit yourself to the western definition.
OP: It is one of the two games that got me hooked on JRPGs. It will forever hold a special place in my heart.

 

[AmrasCalmacil]

I think Pokemon is a JRPG.

Side Note: What do they eat in Pokemon? I mean the cartoon, cause you never see any crops or cow, just Pokemon.

Don't they always eat rice balls in the cartoon?
And people in the games seem to farm those cow Pokemon, and there's Slowpoke poaching and stuff.

 

[Palademon]

I think Pokemon is a JRPG.

Side Note: What do they eat in Pokemon? I mean the cartoon, cause you never see any crops or cow, just Pokemon.

I always wondered that...

I say it's a turned based JRPG. It's like Final Fanatsy without massive stereotypes.

 

[The_Shinigamer]

It's a JRPG that anyone can play without alot of opinions of the people based on how they look. It's essentially a framing device, the trainer is a framing device for the player to keep a party of up to 6 characters that can be leveled up and competed with in different ways (Battles, double and now triple battles, contests, musicals (new), etc.) and with this "framing device" newer or more casual players don't have that daunting feeling of controlling a whole bunch of people. My nephew is amazing with a pokemon game pak but is so overwhelmed with Lost Odyssee he's helpless when playing it.

 

[MrShadowzs]

it's the base of my childhood gaming