>>44992087>Since it's turn-based it lacks the more dynamic gameplay of action games and compared to other PvP turn-based gamesI have no idea why are you comparing it to different genres and considering it a con
>poker lacks the more dynamic gameplay of action gamesokay? pokemon is unique, there is no other player vs player game like it
>it's very simple both when it comes to team building and actually playingTrue, but simplicity doesn't imply shallow, football is pretty simple but is an elegant and tactical game. The risk/reward aspect is in the games that's what I'm trying to say
>It only ends up appealing to people who want a very simple turn-based PvP gameyeah that's the main audience that's why /vp/turds complain about the main story getting easier. but it's also a playervplayer since gen1 making for a unique experience since day 1
Showdown replaced the handheld as a way of practice and there are a lot of newcomers thanks to it but pokemon is also a breeding gaem and you have to raise the lil faggots too is not the full experience, is just a practice tool