>>46019390God, I want Pokemon to go back. I loved how just slightly edgy the designs where. Red almost never smiled, and all the gym leaders looked like they were ready for a fight. Except Erika, I guess, but still.
Point is, that slight edge made the games feel so 'cool,' if that's the right word. Shit like
>>46019424 just feels like a board room full of suits said 'it'll sell more with a smile, because parents will know it's a kids game'