>>42044524You've already experienced the pokemon formula in newer titles, which is why Gen 1 and 2 feel lacking in comparison. Of course they're archaic now, but they were a pretty unique experience at the time, especially since reliable information about the games was hard to come by. Being able to play games on the go was a big deal at the time too, and Pokemon was one of the best games you could get for the gameboy.
>tfw remembering playing silver version in the car, with only passing street lights to illuminate the screen