Why do people buy Pokemon games?
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Why do people keep buying Pokemon? Well mostly because the game play is fun and addicting. Yes the story is the same every game but why mess with something that works? The Pokemon games are just a turn based RPG to the very core. In my person favorite was the Gold and Silver generation. Then again no matter what I will always like Pokemon because it was one the the first games I ever played and owned. Weather you like it or find it repetitive is up to you. All gamers have a have a favorite game genre.
People buy pokemon games because they are sadists.
Sadists who like to inflict harm on tiny creatures, cage them in tiny cells, then force them to fight in little arenas for the amusement of the capturer and all the people watching the fight.
That and they are strangely addictive ....
Sadists who like to inflict harm on tiny creatures, cage them in tiny cells, then force them to fight in little arenas for the amusement of the capturer and all the people watching the fight.
That and they are strangely addictive ....
Becouse they really want to relive the days back when it was a really new thing, and playing it made you feel like your in another world... but now days they fail everytime...
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Or is that just me?
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Or is that just me?
That question is one of the many mysterious of the world. In fact my little brother who's list of video games he plays is made up of 90% sports games had to stop himself from playing them cause he knew he would spend the next three months of his life doing nothing with his free time but playing the game. Its a mystery neither of us knew the answer too, but one theory that my friends and I commonly agree with is that Pokemon has the most addicting form of grinding. Since so many games involve some form of grinding putting that repition of grinding into cute little monster forms proably makes it look less repetitive and more fun. While that does all go into what you think of grinding and RPGs it seems like a pretty reasonable reason to why so many people come back to the games.
Because it's awesome!
@OP:
You forgot to mention that you always have to fight some criminal organisation.
[sup]Too bad you can never join/start one yourself.[/sup]
@OP:
You forgot to mention that you always have to fight some criminal organisation.
[sup]Too bad you can never join/start one yourself.[/sup]
Here's a few reasons why I think people love Pokemon games:
1:Accessibility
While it is true that Pokemon is intended to be for kids, that really doesn't stop teens and even college students from playing it as well. I've had intelligent conversations with children half my age about their Pokemon, which ones they love and what moves they know. Any game that has the potential of bringing generations together over a good, clean, fun experience is a great game.
2:Variety
Don't like a Pokemon? Fine, you've got about 600+ others you could choose from.
Think Pokemon died after Gen 1? Well, they remade Red and Green on systems that won't crash after extensive use, so go nuts.
Think it died after Gen 2? Again, remade with updated hardware, graphics and wireless battle capabilities.
Since every Pokemon has its own strengths, weaknesses and powers, you never really do run out of ones to catch, train, or make your favorite. Catching them all is very challenging and very hard to tire of.
3:Simplicity and Depth
This sort of works with my #1 thought. The premise is that every Pokemon has its own weaknesses. Exploit your opponents' and protect your own. That's pretty darn simple for kids to learn.
Then, you begin to study the stats and natures of Pokemon, how, because of natures and other factors, literally no Pokemon is the same. You try and build your Pokemon on its strengths and compensate for its weaknesses. You might even build a little strategy around your Pokemon instead of just spamming Earthquake. This is where the depth comes into play, the depth that gets the older crowd involved. Now, it's no longer a game of rock, paper, scissors. Now, with a decent strategy, a type disadvantage has a chance at success.
Finally,
4: Nostalgia
I personally grew up with the cartoons, cards and games. It is a part of my childhood and it's a part of my youth to. Like a tradition, so to speak.
There are probably other reasons, but this is what first comes to mind to me.
1:Accessibility
While it is true that Pokemon is intended to be for kids, that really doesn't stop teens and even college students from playing it as well. I've had intelligent conversations with children half my age about their Pokemon, which ones they love and what moves they know. Any game that has the potential of bringing generations together over a good, clean, fun experience is a great game.
2:Variety
Don't like a Pokemon? Fine, you've got about 600+ others you could choose from.
Think Pokemon died after Gen 1? Well, they remade Red and Green on systems that won't crash after extensive use, so go nuts.
Think it died after Gen 2? Again, remade with updated hardware, graphics and wireless battle capabilities.
Since every Pokemon has its own strengths, weaknesses and powers, you never really do run out of ones to catch, train, or make your favorite. Catching them all is very challenging and very hard to tire of.
3:Simplicity and Depth
This sort of works with my #1 thought. The premise is that every Pokemon has its own weaknesses. Exploit your opponents' and protect your own. That's pretty darn simple for kids to learn.
Then, you begin to study the stats and natures of Pokemon, how, because of natures and other factors, literally no Pokemon is the same. You try and build your Pokemon on its strengths and compensate for its weaknesses. You might even build a little strategy around your Pokemon instead of just spamming Earthquake. This is where the depth comes into play, the depth that gets the older crowd involved. Now, it's no longer a game of rock, paper, scissors. Now, with a decent strategy, a type disadvantage has a chance at success.
Finally,
4: Nostalgia
I personally grew up with the cartoons, cards and games. It is a part of my childhood and it's a part of my youth to. Like a tradition, so to speak.
There are probably other reasons, but this is what first comes to mind to me.
From a casual standpoint?
They still sell because the games are addictive and fun, and because each new itteration adds new pokemon to collect and discover, making the experience feel fresh, even though the basic framework is well-trodden.
From a hardcore standpoint?
They still sell because each new game that gets released adds ALOT to the competitive pokemon environment, even the ones like FireRed and SoulSilver, that technically don't add new pokemon, but give existing pokemon new moves. You'd be suprised how much a few new moves in an old pokemon's roster can DRASTICALLY change the entire competitive scene.
They still sell because the games are addictive and fun, and because each new itteration adds new pokemon to collect and discover, making the experience feel fresh, even though the basic framework is well-trodden.
From a hardcore standpoint?
They still sell because each new game that gets released adds ALOT to the competitive pokemon environment, even the ones like FireRed and SoulSilver, that technically don't add new pokemon, but give existing pokemon new moves. You'd be suprised how much a few new moves in an old pokemon's roster can DRASTICALLY change the entire competitive scene.
Really? Why buy a newer version of a game you liked? One that adds new features and gameplay? Why buy mario 3 when you got mario 1? Or go on to Super Mario world? let's review the "SAME DAMN THING!"
Timeline: Gen 1: Red, blue, and yellow,
Limit of 6 pokemon party. (Staple)
Storage for up to 240 pokemon.
150(+1) species of Pokémon, with many related to each other by way of evolution.
A complex battle system, including:
o Five stats, HP, Attack, Defense, Speed, and Special. Different Pokémon have different stats, even among the same species.
o 15 different elemental types, which each Pokémon species has inherent to itself.
o 165 unique moves, restricted to four per Pokémon, each with its own elemental type, accuracy, base power, and effects.
* The Pokémon League challenge, Aka the gym battles and elite 4 + champion. Aka the main storyline.
All this AND you could trade pokemon and battle your friends via gamelink.
Gen 2. Gold, Silver, And Crystal.
Added 100 new pokemon. Total 251. Some are New evolutions to old pokemon as well as all new ones.
86 new moves. total 251.
2 new types. Steel and dark. Both were ment to weaken the "unstoppable" psychic types, and makes fighting types more useful.
Pokemon Breeding. Adding the baby pokemon.
2 more storage boxes for a total of 280 stored pokemon.
7 new types of pokeballs.
Built in clock to keep track of time and days for events.
hold Items added, for auto boosts, heals, and other effects.
Pokerus (pokemon Virus) which affects pokemon stats.
And a number of smaller Changes.
Gen 3. Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, And remakes of red and blue, Redfire and Leafgreen.
135 new pokemon. 386 total. With brand new type combinations.
103 new moves. 354 total.
Added Abilities. An extra effect each pokemon has. 77 different abilities available.
Total storage of pokemon increased to 420.
The introduction of Pokémon Contests, where Pokémon show off their style in one of five Contest categories Aka, a whole another game inside the game.
Weather plays a larger factor.
Double battles, where both sides use two Pokémon at a time, introduced.
International linking is made possible.
Pokemon Natures were added to further make each pokemon unique.
Gen 4. Diamond, pearl, and platium. And remakes of gold and silver. Heartgold and SoulSilver.
107 new pokemon. Total 493. Lots of new evolution and Pre-evolutions for older pokemon.
113 new moves. total 467.
47 new abilites and removal of 1. for a total of 123. Many older pokemon have 2 possible abilities now.
Total 540 pokemon storage.
4 new pokeballs.
Moves are now marked as physical or special separately from type. improving game balance.
Trading/battling Via Wifi (this is not as good as it seemed at first.)
Pokemon contest are tweaked and improved.
Pokethons are added in HeartGold And SoulSilver.
That's not even ALL The changes. Just the big ones.
Point. Pokemon is a deep and complex as any RPG.
Now monster rancher, THATS the same game over and over again.
Timeline: Gen 1: Red, blue, and yellow,
Limit of 6 pokemon party. (Staple)
Storage for up to 240 pokemon.
150(+1) species of Pokémon, with many related to each other by way of evolution.
A complex battle system, including:
o Five stats, HP, Attack, Defense, Speed, and Special. Different Pokémon have different stats, even among the same species.
o 15 different elemental types, which each Pokémon species has inherent to itself.
o 165 unique moves, restricted to four per Pokémon, each with its own elemental type, accuracy, base power, and effects.
* The Pokémon League challenge, Aka the gym battles and elite 4 + champion. Aka the main storyline.
All this AND you could trade pokemon and battle your friends via gamelink.
Gen 2. Gold, Silver, And Crystal.
Added 100 new pokemon. Total 251. Some are New evolutions to old pokemon as well as all new ones.
86 new moves. total 251.
2 new types. Steel and dark. Both were ment to weaken the "unstoppable" psychic types, and makes fighting types more useful.
Pokemon Breeding. Adding the baby pokemon.
2 more storage boxes for a total of 280 stored pokemon.
7 new types of pokeballs.
Built in clock to keep track of time and days for events.
hold Items added, for auto boosts, heals, and other effects.
Pokerus (pokemon Virus) which affects pokemon stats.
And a number of smaller Changes.
Gen 3. Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, And remakes of red and blue, Redfire and Leafgreen.
135 new pokemon. 386 total. With brand new type combinations.
103 new moves. 354 total.
Added Abilities. An extra effect each pokemon has. 77 different abilities available.
Total storage of pokemon increased to 420.
The introduction of Pokémon Contests, where Pokémon show off their style in one of five Contest categories Aka, a whole another game inside the game.
Weather plays a larger factor.
Double battles, where both sides use two Pokémon at a time, introduced.
International linking is made possible.
Pokemon Natures were added to further make each pokemon unique.
Gen 4. Diamond, pearl, and platium. And remakes of gold and silver. Heartgold and SoulSilver.
107 new pokemon. Total 493. Lots of new evolution and Pre-evolutions for older pokemon.
113 new moves. total 467.
47 new abilites and removal of 1. for a total of 123. Many older pokemon have 2 possible abilities now.
Total 540 pokemon storage.
4 new pokeballs.
Moves are now marked as physical or special separately from type. improving game balance.
Trading/battling Via Wifi (this is not as good as it seemed at first.)
Pokemon contest are tweaked and improved.
Pokethons are added in HeartGold And SoulSilver.
That's not even ALL The changes. Just the big ones.
Point. Pokemon is a deep and complex as any RPG.
Now monster rancher, THATS the same game over and over again.
I've hated pokemon for years now. Not because it's bad. It's still good; it's just the same good. It's fun to build something with your pokemon. Name them. Make up backstories for them. Personalities (sorry, the one word "personality" thing is not engaging. I can do it better myself.). I've heard people saying that the end-game content makes the games worth it, but I disagree. Sure, all the battle towers and mini-games are neat diversions, but they bring with them an obese amount of tedious walking back and forth in the grass. Sure, devising a strategy that let's you best a tough opponent is satisfying, but for most of the game, battles are predictable, easy, and lame. (6 Magicarp? Why do you have 6 Magicarp?? ...And one of them's lvl 25??!??!) The main campaign is only a challenge (for anyone with a type chart that knows the difference between special and physical attacks) if you under level and purposely only keep 6-10 pokemon or round abouts. Besides, the bulk of play time is spent training. And more training. Some people get hard for that, but not me. Everything else is still the same.
And you know what? I call bull-shit at introducing new areas, populating them with very high level trainers, but making every new pokemon (new for that game) level 5 or w/e. Or worse, mixing high levels from earlier in the game with low levels new to that playthrough. WTF? It's just a huge pain in the ass.
And you know what? I call bull-shit at introducing new areas, populating them with very high level trainers, but making every new pokemon (new for that game) level 5 or w/e. Or worse, mixing high levels from earlier in the game with low levels new to that playthrough. WTF? It's just a huge pain in the ass.
I loved Gen 1 and 2, and I know a few of my friends really hate Gen 3, but I still liked it. Gen 4 however, I hated. Strangely enough, that's the one my friends prefer over Gen 3 when 1 and 2 aren't being considered. I do have high hopes for Gen 5 though. It actually looks really fun.
Also, I figure we still play the Pokemon games even if they all start and play out roughly the same way because they're just damn fun.
Also, I figure we still play the Pokemon games even if they all start and play out roughly the same way because they're just damn fun.
*looks up from HeartGold*
Because it's really addictive and fun. It does take strategy and with each version you have to plan your teams accordingly in order to beat certain gyms and the Elite Four.
Now, if you excuse me, I'm a few hours into HeartGold and I have to go and attempt to beat Whitney. Urgh.
*goes back to DS*
Because it's really addictive and fun. It does take strategy and with each version you have to plan your teams accordingly in order to beat certain gyms and the Elite Four.
Now, if you excuse me, I'm a few hours into HeartGold and I have to go and attempt to beat Whitney. Urgh.
*goes back to DS*
Even though I have stuck with the games since the first ones, nostalgia has never been a part of it for me(except for the remakes) but to answer your question
They are fun, a lot of fun and they change more than you think between games and are constantly improving, they games are not the same, only the concept it. and to anyone who says that the designs were better in gen 1 and 2, that's just your opinion and there's a very good chance that your nostalgia glasses are influencing that statement and every generation had stupid looking Pokémon.
The Pokémon games (the main ones anyway) require a lot more thought and strategy than most games do when playing with other people and in the battle frontier.
multiplayer, it is so much fun to challenge your friends or even random people who you see playing Pokémon and see whose team win and maybe make some friends through it I know I have making it good for social interaction.
nostalgia for some people.
and finally people just like it.
They are fun, a lot of fun and they change more than you think between games and are constantly improving, they games are not the same, only the concept it. and to anyone who says that the designs were better in gen 1 and 2, that's just your opinion and there's a very good chance that your nostalgia glasses are influencing that statement and every generation had stupid looking Pokémon.
The Pokémon games (the main ones anyway) require a lot more thought and strategy than most games do when playing with other people and in the battle frontier.
multiplayer, it is so much fun to challenge your friends or even random people who you see playing Pokémon and see whose team win and maybe make some friends through it I know I have making it good for social interaction.
nostalgia for some people.
and finally people just like it.