>>35261771It was not, and anyone who thinks it was is a mouth-breathing retard.
Think DP were slow outside of battle? XY had a slower walk speed and more cutscenes in the overworld. Slow in battle? Now you can sit through Mega Evolutions and still-plenty-long attack scenes.
Think BW had a bad story? It's a thousand times better than in XY. Overly intrusive story? Again, XY is a thousand times worse.
Boring route design in Kanto or Johto? Uninspired landscapes? XY has both. You like big mountains from Sinnoh or Hoenn? Deep caves or complex maze buildings in Kanto? Historical landmarks and modern backstory of Unova cities? Fuck you, here's Garden Path #12.
You want a good gimmick? Here, let me give it to thirty Pokémon you don't particularly like, with only ten available before the end of the game. Want to see the series evolve out of its 20th-century sacred cows? Ha! The series can wear diapers for as long as it lives, and you'll still eat it up.
Afraid that you might go on an adventure? Don't worry! We'll give you some """ friends""" to keep you on the right path. Afraid that you might have fun? We'll throw in a cutscene to calm you down. Afraid that you might start developing skill? Here, have a free Mega Lucario. Worried that you might have to think for yourself at some point? Don't you worry - you'll be told exactly what to do!
Liked Cheren? Silver? Wally? Sorry, we don't allow for interesting rivals here. Liked Lance? Alder? Steven? Wallace? Our champion's boring. Sorry, not sorry. Want to encounter new Pokémon in new and exciting ways? The pseudolegendary is an uncommon encounter on Route 14. You like trial captains? Interesting gym leaders who actually do stuff that matters? Here's Korrina. Yes, that's all we have. Stop demanding so much of us. Be complacent with mediocrity. Give us your cash, watch our cutscenes, and never demand a game that challenges you, surprises you, or demands anything of you.
Fuck Kalos and fuck kalosembryos.
