>>56438748Well OP, Pokemon is always a kid's game, it's only hard for kids who don't understand the mechanics.
>Held items>Defense Curl/ Rollout>Thunder>Leaf StoneYou understand the mechanics. If you're actually playing gen 2 for the first time, you're most likely using a guide.
Do you want harder battles? After defeating Red your team will be around level 50, perfect for Stadium 2 Cups and Gym Leader Castle. It's very easy to use a gbc rom on a N64 emulator.