Those who say it’s the worst thing ever are crybaby fanboys who can’t be satisfied, and those who think it’s amazing are being blinded by nostalgia. What we have here is a solid remake that doesn’t do enough to be super substantial, but is still a welcome experience. There are some odd and downright bad design choices, but I can’t deny that I had a lot of fun with it despite its problems. And yes, a bit of nostalgia helps, but this is just a solid Pokémon game just like the game it is based on.