Why is Pokemon frowned apon?

[ProfessorLayton]

Honestly, I think the game is a bit complicated for kids. While it's simplistic to us, it has some pretty complicated tactics that children can't easily understand. It has all the elements of any regular RPG, so I really don't see why people hate it.

But I will never ever mention to anyone at my school that I play Pokemon. I really don't want my ass kicked.

 

[jboking]

My take on the disliking is the repetition, there's only so many times you can "Catch 'em all!" and beat all the gyms, defeat the elite four, the battle tower or any other system which is basically "You beat me, another, stronger guy takes my place until we run out of guys."

It's a formula that's remained entirely unchanged, even with the addition of doubles battles, which is still just as repetative.

I thought the newer pokemons were really repetitious as well. Then I started breeding pokemon. Introducing pokemon with moves that contradict their type was awesome. I also started fighting online and realized how unbelievably small time I was. It also made me realize that there was some strategy involved in the fights as opposed to the "Overpower/exploit your enemies weakness". It opened up a new level of playing for me.

I mean hell, they're even releasing re-makes of better, older ones. Which is worth getting for the sake of graphic improvement upon a classier game.

As for searing hatred, that shit is just not understandable in the least.

or for all of the new mechanics they add in. You know, because they are building on a nostalgic background with some new and interesting ideas.

Aka, I love the pokemon games and can't wait for HG/SS.

Of course, I was 9 when it first came out, they kind of had me hooked for life. kind of like what Nintendo did to those kids that started gaming on the nes or snes with mario.

Side note: I don't watch the anime, that shit is terrible. If there is any hatred for pokemon, it is likely directed at the 4kids love and happiness anime.

 

[SteakHeart]

Because many hardcore gamers think that anything rated under M sucks, when many rated E and T games are excellent. I'm lookin' at you, Mirror's Edge.

 

[Archemetis]

My take on the disliking is the repetition, there's only so many times you can "Catch 'em all!" and beat all the gyms, defeat the elite four, the battle tower or any other system which is basically "You beat me, another, stronger guy takes my place until we run out of guys."

It's a formula that's remained entirely unchanged, even with the addition of doubles battles, which is still just as repetative.

I thought the newer pokemons were really repetitious as well. Then I started breeding pokemon. Introducing pokemon with moves that contradict their type was awesome. I also started fighting online and realized how unbelievably small time I was. It also made me realize that there was some strategy involved in the fights as opposed to the "Overpower/exploit your enemies weakness". It opened up a new level of playing for me.

I mean hell, they're even releasing re-makes of better, older ones. Which is worth getting for the sake of graphic improvement upon a classier game.

As for searing hatred, that shit is just not understandable in the least.

or for all of the new mechanics they add in. You know, because they are building on a nostalgic background with some new and interesting ideas.

Aka, I love the pokemon games and can't wait for HG/SS.

Of course, I was 9 when it first came out, they kind of had me hooked for life. kind of like what Nintendo did to those kids that started gaming on the nes or snes with mario.

Side note: I don't watch the anime, that shit is terrible. If there is any hatred for pokemon, it is likely directed at the 4kids love and happiness anime.

Well, yeah, I like the new mechanics, as I mentioned with the "I favour gameplay progression" thing, so I thought it wasn't worth mentioning twice. xD

I've never been one to bother playing Pokémon games online, then again, with the newer ones I never really stayed interested, beyond repitition there was also the over-abundance of new and ridiculous pokémon they decided to shovel in. I mean Gold and Silver was about the necessary amount for me, which is why I might even consider buying the remakes, but once it went beyond that, it was too much for me to keep a handle on.

I mean how many times must the proffessors have looked like chumps?

"Oh there are only X amount of Pokémon in the world on current record... Oh but if you go directly east of your hometown there's about 100 more We must have just overlooked!"
That's more or less going by the anime standards, but for some of the later titles of games it stays true.

Really, I just prefer to stick to the ones I love until they decide to make them better, and until the new gold and silver come out, I'm just gonna stick with my Fire Red.

Oh, off topic, kinda... But anyone who wants a more indepth interpretation of the Pokémon anime series, should give this a read.
[link]http://www.soompi.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=261135&st=0[/link]
Trust me, it'll either change your perspective on the show, or just ruin your childhood completely.

 

[Chibz]

It's just that the NEW pokemon suck. 251: Last legitimate pokemon imo.

 

[gremily]

Probably because pokemon is so incredibly cool, that some people believe that they are not worthy of loving it.

I used to love pokemon. I wish they put the original series on youtube, just to relive childhood memories.

 

[jboking]

My take on the disliking is the repetition, there's only so many times you can "Catch 'em all!" and beat all the gyms, defeat the elite four, the battle tower or any other system which is basically "You beat me, another, stronger guy takes my place until we run out of guys."

It's a formula that's remained entirely unchanged, even with the addition of doubles battles, which is still just as repetative.

I thought the newer pokemons were really repetitious as well. Then I started breeding pokemon. Introducing pokemon with moves that contradict their type was awesome. I also started fighting online and realized how unbelievably small time I was. It also made me realize that there was some strategy involved in the fights as opposed to the "Overpower/exploit your enemies weakness". It opened up a new level of playing for me.

I mean hell, they're even releasing re-makes of better, older ones. Which is worth getting for the sake of graphic improvement upon a classier game.

As for searing hatred, that shit is just not understandable in the least.

or for all of the new mechanics they add in. You know, because they are building on a nostalgic background with some new and interesting ideas.

Aka, I love the pokemon games and can't wait for HG/SS.

Of course, I was 9 when it first came out, they kind of had me hooked for life. kind of like what Nintendo did to those kids that started gaming on the nes or snes with mario.

Side note: I don't watch the anime, that shit is terrible. If there is any hatred for pokemon, it is likely directed at the 4kids love and happiness anime.

Well, yeah, I like the new mechanics, as I mentioned with the "I favour gameplay progression" thing, so I thought it wasn't worth mentioning twice. xD

I've never been one to bother playing Pokémon games online, then again, with the newer ones I never really stayed interested, beyond repitition there was also the over-abundance of new and ridiculous pokémon they decided to shovel in. I mean Gold and Silver was about the necessary amount for me, which is why I might even consider buying the remakes, but once it went beyond that, it was too much for me to keep a handle on.

I mean how many times must the proffessors have looked like chumps?

"Oh there are only X amount of Pokémon in the world on current record... Oh but if you go directly east of your hometown there's about 100 more We must have just overlooked!"
That's more or less going by the anime standards, but for some of the later titles of games it stays true.

Really, I just prefer to stick to the ones I love until they decide to make them better, and until the new gold and silver come out, I'm just gonna stick with my Fire Red.

Oh, off topic, kinda... But anyone who wants a more indepth interpretation of the Pokémon anime series, should give this a read.
[link]http://www.soompi.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=261135&st=0[/link]
Trust me, it'll either change your perspective on the show, or just ruin your childhood completely.

The fact that they continually add pokemon allows for an even greater variation in battles, it's a good thing. Of course, with the new games, my focus is no where near "Gotta Catch 'Em All". Doing that is just unreasonable. In the first games I would attempt to do this, but there were only 151 pokemon, only one of which required any real work to get. However, with all these new pokemon I summed it up to the "Fuck that" attitude.

Also, they're professors of pokemon. I'm sure no one was actually expecting them to know anything.
"Your a professor of pokemon! I had no idea they actually gave out degrees for that kind of thing. Just sit in the corner until you find the need to study a real science."

Oh and, I don't even need to open that link to know what it is. The evaluation of the show that says that after ash got hit by lightning he went into a coma and everything from there was happening in his head.

 

[S-Unleashed]

I like it so screw the ones who hate it.

Well now that's a little unfair to bash someone for not liking what you like. You know what I'll be honest with you, I liked it, it went old, I stopped liking it, and now they finnaly realized that the old games were the best. And as for you, if you don't like someone else's opinion, either deal with it, make a good argument against that opinion, or leave.

I like it so screw the ones who hate it.

Well now that's a little unfair to bash someone for not liking what you like. You know what I'll be honest with you, I liked it, it went old, I stopped liking it, and now they finnaly realized that the old games were the best. And as for you, if you don't like someone else's opinion, either deal with it, make a good argument against that opinion, or leave.

I believe he was talking about the ones that'll accuse you of being 5 just for liking the games, particularly the norms that don't actually know anything ABOUT the series.

Thanks for specking on my behalf.

 

[theSovietConnection]

I have fun with the games. They're fun little time wasters, something to do while I'm installing a new game on the computer or PS3, or while I'm on an airplane or a bus. Why should I let what other people think of them affect whether or not I'm having fun?

 

[Xpwn3ntial]

Try explaining that to my friends no wait my entire school, me having to keep my pokemon conversations to my cat, i'm going mad I tell ya MAD!

Hey, you've got us! Doesn't that account for anything?

 

[ragestreet]

What's an apon? Is that some kind of new molecule that can only be found in ape feces?

 

[Xyphon]

I still quite enjoy Pokemon. I don't play anything past Silver or Gold, though.

 

[Xyphon]

I still quite enjoy Pokemon. I don't play anything past Silver or Gold, though.

But you'll be getting HeartGold or SoulSilver right?

No. I don't want to shell out for a handheld plus the game. I'm happy enough playing it on my computer.

 

[Xyphon]

I still quite enjoy Pokemon. I don't play anything past Silver or Gold, though.

But you'll be getting HeartGold or SoulSilver right?

No. I don't want to shell out for a handheld plus the game. I'm happy enough playing it on my computer.

You don't already own a DS? Well since we're admitting emulation anyway, you can just play the ROMs on No$GBA.

Uh... I know. That's what I always do with classic games. >_>"

 

[Sipo]

the old poke's r cool...but theyre gettin kinda gay.

 

[LtFerret]

A good game trancends ages. Even though it's aimed for kids, Pokemon is still a quality RPG series and has a lot of depth. If someone gives you shit for playing it then tell them to fuck off.