>>34460709I never said Gen 1 was exempt from criticism. It lacks polish, and has wonky mechanics in battles, the item menu, the PC, and in some areas of the world like the Safari Zone. But it's stupid to complain that the Gen 1 overworld is empty compared to today's games, because we're dealing with a 20-year difference in technology. What is Gen 1 missing that would make it "good" in your opinion? Silly distractions like harvesting berries or a shack where a fisherman judges the size of your Magikarp? Genuinely curious here. Almost all the routes in every game consist of tall grass, a few trainers, and maybe a couple of secret paths where you can find items.
