Boss1708
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Alright so, I will try to go more in-depth about why I personally consider BDSP to be a really good game, and the best game we've had during the 3D era of Pokemon (from XY onwards).
Firstly, I must start by saying that, for me, the Japan-based regions (Kanto, Johto, Hoenn and Sinnoh) are, by default, superior to the non-Japan-based regions. I think Sinnoh in particular is one of the best designed and most exploration-heavy regions, and so this fact alone, already gives BDSP an advantage over recent Pokemon games that are set in more linear and less explorable regions.
Secondly, I am very happy with the developers' decision to go back to the chibi-like overworld and the classic top-down camera angle. I feel like the games that are more realistic in scale and human proportions (SM, USUM, SwSh, Legends) just don't feel as eye-pleasing and charming to me. So that is another point where BDSP wins for me.
Third, the game's content, which is probably the most important thing for me. I really like what BDSP is offering content-wise, and I will go briefly over the features I am excited for:
So, these are the main reason why I'm excited for BDSP. Now I want to address some of the things that may be perceived as flaws of BDSP and explain why I am not bothered by them.
The only real criticism I have of BDSP, is that the game doesn't do anything new with Dialga and Palkia. I think they should've gotten new forms, like the Weather Trio in ORAS. Timeless Dialga and Spaceless Palkia, maybe? I think this would have been really cool, and it would've also made the box art more exciting.
In conclusion, I think BDSP is a great game, and a great remake. The few negatives that personally affect me are far out-weighted by the positives. So naturally, I like the game a lot.
Firstly, I must start by saying that, for me, the Japan-based regions (Kanto, Johto, Hoenn and Sinnoh) are, by default, superior to the non-Japan-based regions. I think Sinnoh in particular is one of the best designed and most exploration-heavy regions, and so this fact alone, already gives BDSP an advantage over recent Pokemon games that are set in more linear and less explorable regions.
Secondly, I am very happy with the developers' decision to go back to the chibi-like overworld and the classic top-down camera angle. I feel like the games that are more realistic in scale and human proportions (SM, USUM, SwSh, Legends) just don't feel as eye-pleasing and charming to me. So that is another point where BDSP wins for me.
Third, the game's content, which is probably the most important thing for me. I really like what BDSP is offering content-wise, and I will go briefly over the features I am excited for:
- The most important thing for me is the Battle Tower, which, in BDSP, allows us to battle all of the game's special characters: the Gym Leaders, E4, Cynthia, Palmer, the Villain Admins, and the Stat Trainers. This is literally my favorite feature.
- Gym Leaders, E4, Cynthia, our rivals, etc are also rematchable outside of the Battle Tower, with their Platinum teams, but improved with competitive setups, very high levels and improved AI, in what is probably the best rematches in the history of the franchise.
- The Underground is just so much more exciting now. Pokemon Hideaways are a brilliant idea.
- Secret Bases don't have decorations and Capture the Flag anymore (sadly), but they now have Pokemon Statues, which I think is a fair trade, since they allow me to design my very own Dragon Chamber, filled exclusively with my favourite Dragon Pokemon Statues.
- Contests have been simplified, but in this case I think that's a good thing, because the original DPPt Super Contests were really confusing, and not very enjoyable, to be honest.
- Ramanas Park looks exciting, and it actually engages the player in finding the correspondent Slates, in order to challenge each Legendary, which I think is quite cool. I'm especially happy about the Distortion World being there too (even if just a single room).
- Following Pokemon is something that I didn't see coming and I'm really happy about it.
- Trainer Customization is another thing that I didn't expect, and I'm really delighted about it. Bonus points for the Platinum outfits being available.
- Minigames: I am excited about Poffin Making, finding items in the Underground walls, Diglett chasing minigame, Amity Square playing with your Pokemon, etc.
So, these are the main reason why I'm excited for BDSP. Now I want to address some of the things that may be perceived as flaws of BDSP and explain why I am not bothered by them.
- Chibi Graphics: I actually prefer them, like I said earlier.
- Change to Secret Bases and Super Contests: already explained above.
- Lack of a Battle Frontier: I think the Emerald Battle Frontier was the real deal. I really missed it in ORAS. But the Platinum Battle Frontier found in Platinum was boring imo, so I will not miss it in BDSP at all.
- Platinum enhancements to the plot (including Looker and Charon). I have never cared about the plot of a Pokemon game, so to me this point is irrelevant. Furthermore, I don't think Charon adds much to the plot anyway, and I actually dislike Looker as a character, so his absence is a bonus for me.
- Platinum Villa: I wouldn't have minded having this feature in BDSP, but I'm kinda indifferent to it. It didn't add much to Platinum imo.
The only real criticism I have of BDSP, is that the game doesn't do anything new with Dialga and Palkia. I think they should've gotten new forms, like the Weather Trio in ORAS. Timeless Dialga and Spaceless Palkia, maybe? I think this would have been really cool, and it would've also made the box art more exciting.
In conclusion, I think BDSP is a great game, and a great remake. The few negatives that personally affect me are far out-weighted by the positives. So naturally, I like the game a lot.
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