Difficulty Rating: Expert (ARP/ASM Required)
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The reviewer heavily criticizes the Johto region's famous "level curve" problem. They point out that the wild Pokémon and trainers are often drastically under-leveled compared to the Gym Leaders, forcing players to grind extensively or exploit a small pool of specific Pokémon. They argue this is not "difficulty," but poor game balance. Difficulty Rating: Expert (ARP/ASM Required) The only faint
You begin in New Bark Town as usual. But Professor Elm has a new warning: Immediately, the starter choices are limited to Johto Pokemon only (Chikorita, Cyndaquil, Totodile). Any non-Johto Pokemon caught is automatically released or causes a “trainer jail” event. The reviewer heavily criticizes the Johto region's famous
The review often acknowledges that the game is polished (the soundtrack, the pixel art, the UI), but argues that the underlying RPG mechanics are archaic. It critiques the game for relying too heavily on the "Gym Leader + Evil Team + Elite Four" formula without enough innovation to justify the playtime for veteran players.