Every issue you have with modern Pokemon can be traced back to those trainwreck of games.
Forced side media gimmicks major mechanics are locked behind? Check. Shitty regional dex? Check.
Overepresentation of OLD Pokemon? Blame the sequels.
Overly linear souless region? Check.
Forced handholding and railroaded experience with too many cutscenes? Check.
Making the game too braindead and easy? Check
Overly forced overrated story on deck.
I could go on.
Gen 5 ruined everything and all you can do is accuse everyone who points it out as "genwunnerz" a term you lot have been misusing and abusing since b4 it even came out.
Gen 3 fan here so that don't fly.