>>55597133This is why Black 2 and White 2 are peak Pokémon.
>remember it has random encountersNot a problem. Also, first game with an over world repel prompt.
>remember it has HMsUnova doesn’t require heavy use of HMs.
>remember it has TMs that only work once and can’t be repeatedly obtainedUnova gave us unlimited use TMs
>remember it has no trainer customizationNot a problem. Default trainers both look good. One was even made the main mascot of Pokémon Masters
>remember it has no ranked onlineYou don’t play old games for competitive.
>remember the breeding is shitYou don’t play old games for competitive.
>remember the EV training is shitYou don’t play old games for competitive.
>remember there's no ability capsules, patches, mints, or bottle capsYou don’t play old games for competitive.
>remember it uses lazy static sprites instead of pokemon that are actually animatedUnova has animated sprites.
>remember it has no party exp shareUnova has the best exp system, it throttles you for over leveling and gives a push for under leveling.
>remember it has no box PCThis actually makes the RPG aspect worse by removing tension. Box access everywhere should be a post game reward.
>remember all the railroadingUnova is full of places to explore, side paths, and four different map designs based on the season.
>remember the difficulty is even shittier than the newer gamesUnova’s difficulty is the most easily scaled. It even comes with a difficulty setting themed based on the player. Black 2 players like battling, so they get challenge mode in White 2. White 2 players like collecting, so they get easy mode in Black 2 to pounce the story mode and finish the dex.
To top it all off, even Game Freak looked upon Unova with favor, declaring the games too good to remake. Instead, pushing on to the next generation.
The end of the DS era was truly peak Pokémon.
