Mystery Dungeon is it's own series which they don't treat as a Spin-off, this is just marketing.
These won't sell like the main series which they said they are making for 2019.
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Pokémon Let's Go Eevee/Pikachu (Switch) announced; coming Nov 16th 2018
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Mystery Dungeon is it's own series which they don't treat as a Spin-off, this is just marketing.
These won't sell like the main series which they said they are making for 2019.
Nothing was worse than just trying to get somewhere and constantly having the screen flash every 5 steps.
That's what it seems seems like the game is fully playable with the Pokeball Plus
I mean, I kinda get, but I'm kinda surprised at the same time. Since yeah, I understand if people didn't like them and I get their reasons why even if I'm not sure I personally agree with that. But at the same time, in that case, that's literally what stuff like Repels are there for, to fix that problem and let people who don't like them not have to deal with them at all. I mean, perhaps the Repel system could be improved, but to just get rid of battles with Wild Pokémon entirely instead of giving people the choice if they want to fight them and lower their health and the like before trying to catch them or just defeat them for experience or whatever kinda sucks and limits options for no real gain, IMO.
So yeah, I personally don't get the benefit of completely removing that vs. just keeping/improving how Repels and the like work, but that's me.
I'm disappointed it's tile based and that there is no character customisation. But it does look better than I expected. This is gonna be a kick ass stop gap game. I like that you can see the Pokemon in the overworld.
Then I feel like they sorta missed the point. Pokemon Go is popular because
1. It's free to play
2. It's available on smartphones, which almost everyone already has
3. The fun part is not catching the Pokemon, but finding them with the GPS mechanics
None of these carry over to Let's Go.
Are there really that many Pokemon Go players who are like "Man, I would love to buy a system and play a real Pokemon game, but they're just too complex, so I won't." Because that seems to be exactly who they're targeting. Pokemon Go integration is one thing (and it makes sense), but they're very deliberately dumbing it down a ton on top of that.
Yup.
Only thing worse than "serious" genwunners is the people that pretend this isn't true. And there's lots more of them.
I enjoyed all gens of Pokémon. Hell, last year I played three gens: Sun, Emerald, and Platinum. All great games. But now we're going to make distinctions between "core", "traditional" and whatnot because people see the first reveal of a new game and freak out like they always do when a new game is announced in almost any staple franchise for any console.
And if a new "core" game is announced after this, watch people suddenly be newly interested in a 20-year-old formula that they've been bitching about for a while. Watch the new "core" game suddenly be a hardcore game that's definitely not for kids, and definitely not something people should be wary about after all the bitching about Sun/Moon's handholding and... whatever problem Sun/Moon had that mysteriously didn't impact its sales, so much so that US/UM sold wayyyyyy above Era's expectations (I'll admit I was surprised, too).
I for one am glad that GF is another company that does its own thing instead of trying to please an obnoxious fanbase that hardly know what they want, and bitch about anything that actually gets released anyway.
I mean most of the random encounters in the beginning were necessary in building your team. After that wouldn't you just, you know, use fly to get where you needed to go?
Or like the screen is showing, instead of having to use items to circumvent the random battles, just have the Pokémon shown so you can more easily circumvent them and catch the only the Pokémon you want.
Random encounters were awful in Pokemon. I would prefer seeing Pokemon in the play field and honestly, I'm not to torn up over losing wild battles. If the trainer battles are plentiful AND there are multiple arena type places where I can choose to battle as much as I want AND the game doesn't do away with the rest of Pokemon's rpg depth, I might love this new direction for Let's Go.
They did something special and somewhat pretty good with the artstyle. I'm not a 100% sold on the characters but otherwise it looks way more like a real living overworld.
Now we need to know what are the new key features. The Pokémon Go accessory and new capture mechanism is just marketing.
Now we need to know what are the new key features. The Pokémon Go accessory and new capture mechanism is just marketing.
even dragon quest got rid of random encounters back in 2009
The changes are good. No one likes random encounters. Takes too long. As well, catching mechanic is more involved than pressing a button.i hioe the Pokemon move around to make it harder to catch.
It's going to be a good game.
It's going to be a good game.
Your partner (Pikachu/Eevee) can't evolve, but I think I read somewhere that you can evolve the ones you caught elsewhere.
Why do you deny the facts eveb when they're punching you in the face?
Not played Pokemon apart from Go, so this looks great. Fully up for family catching sessions with devices down the park (need to hear more about that ball) and the coming back to play in co-op at home. I wonder if Go revenue will see continual patches on this game?
I've been thinking how well the Switch hits upon the Family Computer ethos that Nintendo started with the NES and this is another excellent bullet point for that. I do think they could do with continuing their sports games in addition to this, although Go Vacation could do well there.
I've been thinking how well the Switch hits upon the Family Computer ethos that Nintendo started with the NES and this is another excellent bullet point for that. I do think they could do with continuing their sports games in addition to this, although Go Vacation could do well there.
Because weakinging wild Pokemon to capture them was so hard? Gimme a break I could do that in my sleep aged 8. This is just a different approach.
Eh in my playthroughs I've just relied on Trainer battles and got topped off just fine. Plus there might be some other systems to help keep your Pokemon up if you need the extra help. I guess I just find myself not really missing them. It's one of those things that sound bad on paper but not really that bad in practice. With that said I guess I would prefer keep wild Pokemon battles a thing.
What up is this Random Encounters hate?
Those are perfect for leveling up and catching pokemons. AKA the best part of pokemon games.
Those are perfect for leveling up and catching pokemons. AKA the best part of pokemon games.
You keep repeating this over and over but I don't think it's the winning argument you're convinced it is
You see the pokemon like in PGO.
or maybe advancing like the other jrpgs.
This is the best thing about Pokemon Let's Go
High. Apparently people said the screens in the press kit are 1080p. It's a question if the game is 60fps pr not
Yes, but after being in an area for a while you start to see the same few Pokémon in an area and it's easier for me to just see them on the screen and decide if it's worth catching them.
Flying only really works if you're backtracking.
It's a new "core RPG for everyone" (aka casuals), the "core RPG" announced last E3 is coming out in the second half of next year.
Then GF should explain what they mean when they say these are mainline titles.
It doesnt play like the old mainline games
It replaced half of the battles with the minigame from one of the spin off that was free.
Removed more than 75% of the team options and enemy variety
If it its full priced, it will cost more than the other pokemon games, including the first gen 1 remake that had more pokemon.
It has the name of one of the spin-offs on its title.
The only way this could be a mainline game, if its mainline games from now on play like that.
Honestly removing random battles doesn't bother me; not being able to battle wild Pokemon does however.
You act like Genwunners don't exist and the recent games haven't been Gen I pandering hard to the detriment of the actual new content at times.
Gen I's reputation is earned.
My main problem with this game isnt the Kanto nostalgia but the risk of being forced to use the ball gimmick to catch pokemon. Also Pokemon Go integration that gives benefits or locks away content. At least this game will have proper battles compared to the useless battle system of Pokemon Go. I hope you can transfer old pokemon for online battles and breed still.
One thing that this game possibly has that is better than the mainline these days is a simply story. The pokemon games have terrible, bland, too ambitious stories that I care little for. Hopefully no cut scene overload every step like Sun & Moon.
One thing that this game possibly has that is better than the mainline these days is a simply story. The pokemon games have terrible, bland, too ambitious stories that I care little for. Hopefully no cut scene overload every step like Sun & Moon.
Having just watched the press conference (that could have been better delivered in a 15 minute direct to be honest) I can say that I'm definitely mixed on Let's Go. The visual style is great and a lot better than I imagined, it's not just a HD SM/USUM. Pokémon following you around as well as Pikachu/Eevee is great, don't mind returning to Kanto as it's the best we've ever seen it. However the gameplay is ringing alarm bells for the future of the series and does raise questions. We knew Go style gameplay was coming but it looks to be the worst outcome of it being mandatory. I get that motion controls is an intuitive and more lifelike way to play the game, but I think it'll be a gimmick that wears off its appeal quickly. I hope at least PokéBalls are cheap to buy as I know from whenever I've played Go I burn through A LOT as my aim with the touch controls is rubbish. There's a big question mark on how Pokémon levelling and training works as there's no battling wild Pokémon. Are we going to use stardust and candy like Go? It is evident though that they are going for a more social gameplay experience as that co-op looks to me like it gives you a huge advantage when catching Pokémon. I guess you could do it yourself by using both Joy-Con, but I just feel that this game is more designed around being played by 2 people.
I wonder how much it changes compared to a standard Pokémon RPG. Not being able to fight wild Pokémon is already a big change. I also hope it's not too easy and lazy...
But knowing a real Pokémon RPG is coming a year later is reassuring at least.
But knowing a real Pokémon RPG is coming a year later is reassuring at least.
