>>18929752The problem is that he falls into a repetitive cycle.
Growth becomes negated by the need to make him always learning the same lessons repeatedly.
I think that's an unavoidable flaw that comes with recycling him with each generation.
There is no growth, because it would make it hard to explain why he would lose to otherwise easy enemies.
That was one quality I respected from Origin.
They validated the idea of Gym Leaders being more than just mere obstacles.
They test your skills, fight battles tailored to suit the competitor.
I will admit that Kalos seems to stem more into his past, history, and developing it further.
Even though, Serena is coming off as extremely obsessive at times...
I much prefer the game's version of her, especially since she seemed more mature, stronger in character, although weary from her failures against you the player in battle.
Serena (anime) seems to have some personality traits similar to Shauna.
