This is the first Pokemon game I have played since Red, and I am having a great time. 13 hours in, just got my 3rd badge. I totally forgot how exciting it was when you start a brand new pokemon journey, I was hooked right away. So many ridiculous Pokemon now. My biggest complaint so far is there are just too many Pokemon, it is hard trying to pick my favorites for my team! Difficulty has been pretty easy, but I don't think Red got all that hard until like the 6th gym battle, unless you picked Charmander first, took me for god damn ever to beat Brock and Misty on my very first play through at 8 years old... I have also spent a ton of time just exploring around, probably over-leveling for the story.
This thing that I dont care about was a nothingburger, mainly cause I havent played in 20 years and didnt know anything about the Pokmon that were removed.
That sum it up ya? ---
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