Yes Generation 1 was short in story compared to Generation 2 to present. However I think they made up for this by making it very difficult and time consuming starting just after you beat Misty (Gym 2). I think this because if you don't buy a lot of potions, and even if you did you're going to have to start grinding hard after the second Gym in order to level all of your Pokemon up evenly (that is if you don't just use your starter to mow through everything). Anyway what are you guys thoughts?