Just like with pokemon I didn't really play any games in this franchise outside the first game long time ago.

Now, I wouldn't say I like 2d platformers, but this game is 100% perfection. I can't think of any way to make it better.

The price though, is way too high. In terms of scope this is basically an indie game, priced like god of war or final fantasy xvi, with little to no discounts ever.

I only ever played Pokemon red for about 5 hours, enough to know these games are not for me.

I decided to pick up this one to give the series another chance and oh boy, the core game loop is so so good.

Almost all things that annoyed me in the first game are fixed here.

Honestly this game is a patch away from being 9/10.

Not a fan of the story and characters tho.