To start things off, I am not a big pokémon fan. I grew up with the games, but as I got older, I got into different RPG's, and started to find pokémon pretty boring in comparison. Pokémon is that thing that exists within everyone. It's a multimedia giant. Everyone has a favorite, and I see why this is such a beloved game now.

I think I struggle with the gameplay loop. Nobody really strategizes in Pokémon. Just attack and heal. Discard any of those buffs, you aren't gonna use them. That aside, the game excels in style, story, and characters.

I think this gen got a lot of flak when it came out for its pokemon designs, but I think they're some of my favorites. Everyone is too mean to vanillite and klink! Everything about this games style is unmatched, I'm afraid we won't see anything like it again. From the fixed cameras to the dynamic season system, theres a lot of world to see.

B&W is all about opposition, choice, and ideals. It's a strong take on how Pokémon are percieved, and how they belong in the world. It's great because you can understand the villains motives, but you can find truth in your own, as well. There's two sides to a coin, and not everything is all black and white.