>>39051045>I don't use the term spin-off but it's definitely not on the same path as the mainline gameslgpe removed pokemon from the games without letting you transfer them in. swsh removed pokemon from the games without letting you transfer them in.
lgpe removed multiple mechanics from battle, such as abilities and held items. swsh removed multiple mechanics from battle, such as megas and z-moves.
lgpe shilled kanto as much as possible. swsh is shilling kanto as much as possible.
lgpe was advertised as "a pokemon title for everyone, including longtime fans," but did absolutely nothing to get longtime fans on board. swsh was advertised as "a game for hardcore fans of the series," but did absolutely nothing to get longtime fans on board.
idk, it sure looks like the same path to me. masuda called lgpe "the base for the next 20 years of pokemon," and for once he was being honest.
