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>playing HGSS
I despise those games for how much they failed. Oh, they were faithful remakes, and certainly pretty. Added a couple of neat features, too. But every single flaw GSC had was present and, at times, even worse in HGSS.
>Kanto is empty
Completely unchanged. Not even one new event added to it.
>Overabundance and reliance on HMs, moat notably three Water HMs in a region that has little water
Completely unchanged, and now enjoy HM Rock Smash and HM Rock Climb.
>Little Pokemon variety
Admittedly SLIGHTLY improved, albeit with the single worst, least intuitive Safari Zone in the series to date. Still definitely an issue.
>shitty level curve
Completely unchanged.
The worst part about it all is that Drayano's hacks of those games are my favorite way to play Pokemon. HGSS have such incredible raw potential, and such evident love put into making them a faithful remake of a beloved generation. If only they had put even a hint of research into issues the fanbase has long had with the originals, we could have gotten a virtually perfect game, rather than a pile of outdated shit with a fresh coat of paint and a nice soundtrack.
