>>58921601I'd have preferred if GF improved on it as opposed to just scrapping it altogether. Little worldbuilding details like the Safari Zone, the casino, etc are what make the world feel alive instead of just some colorful theme park that you're being chauffeured through. Besides, breaking up the monotony of catching Pokemon the normal way is exciting for kids.
But as it stands, with the most effective method of play being just chucking Safari Balls one after another and hoping for the best (and somehow it works out this way in every one of its mainline appearances), it was just sort of annoying once the novelty wore off.
>>58921613In Gen 1, Safari Balls are just Ultra Balls, and in every other appearance, they're just Great Balls. I felt a little less annoyed about the Safari Zone once I realized that, given the price of admission, it's "financially worth it" if you catch even one Pokemon during your visit. Still a major pain in the neck, though.
