When will Gamefreak go back to less plot oriented games? Not even a nostalgiafag, I think gen 1 and 2 have their own host of problems, but these very plot heavy releases that have recently come out are taking away from the replayability and sense of insertion that make Pokemon great.

Gen 3 was the right blend of plot and open endedness, but later games feel so cumbersome and clumsy with their story inclusions that it takes away from the adventure aspect. SM are the biggest offenders of this, and while the games are good, I just don't feel compelled to go back due to the congested narrative.