>>53120327>difficultyEXP scaling means that, objectively, you're less likely to be overleveled compared to most other Pokemon games, which at the very least puts you at average difficulty through most of the game
>explorationMost areas have multiple optional entrances to other major areas, unfortunately it's a bit locked behind Surf like a lot of Pokemon games.
>postgameSeveral areas, becoming the actual champion, and repeatable content. Above average for a first version, although doesn't compete with third versions.
>graphicsOverall a consistent style, but yeah if you hate sprites in general for some reason that's subjective.
I don't think there's anything objectively true about any of that, unless you want to get into "is Kirby's Epic Yarn too easy for a Kirby game"-style discourse.
