>>38612171Because they were SPECIFICALLY targeting the adult shooter fan, while still keeping their family friendly vibe going anon. People wanted a shooter on Nintendo, were crying out for it. Nintendo responded. Pokémon always pitched at kids, Tagiri conceptualised it as a way to share his experiences of exploring and catching critters to fight other kids' critters with kids living in increasingly industrialised Japan. Guess what, it's STILL that at heart, so they're STILL pitching it at kids. Oldfags are still going to play it if they wish, but they'll never be anything more than an afterthought to be pandered to with in-game references or making older 'mons relevant again.
