>>27303058>I remember when it came out people were pretty annoyed because they thought they would be getting a true Pokemon game for console.I bought it as a kid but all the novelty put me off and I never really played it beyond the first few minutes.
Dug it out a few years ago after I had gotten back into Pokémon via HG and loved it. It's actually somewhat challenging, with strong, memorable bosses whose teams are built around solid strategies, and it's got quite a few battles rivalling Ghetsis and Cynthia.
However wonky the models and the landscape might look, the authentic scale during battle and the nicely gritty atmosphere make up for it. Music's great too.
XD is okay too. It's much more refined in every way, and the Battle CDs are top tier, but at the same time it's easier and less atmospheric.
