How can I know what is the same and what is better? I've never played a Pokemon game.
Gaming Is Pokemon X/Y worth it for someone who hasn't played the franchise in a long time?
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How can I know what is the same and what is better? I've never played a Pokemon game.
I was annoyed by your reply and inserted vitriol into mine. For that, I'm sorry. Can we forgive each other?
Wow an apology on the internet that's rare,yes we can no hard feelings. I say its worth 35 honestly it's so very addicting you just gotta have a open mind if you only like realistic games then it's not up your alley.
Pirate a GBA or DS pokemon game and play through the first gym on your computer. Then decide, "do I want a prettier, more refined version of this"?
Righto. Thanks for the conversation. My (Japanese) wife, sat next to me, can't believe that I'm arguing on the internet about Pokemon and whether I should buy it (she said it's a kid's game). Well, balls to that. I'll (40 y/o Welsh male) be buying it tomorrow and I'll check back in to this thread, probably for tips. Thanks GBATemp.
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Heh, I found an article recently about who plays Pokemon more in Japan.....and it says college students do more than kids.
http://playeressence.com/japanese-study-shows-majority-pokemon-x-y-players-college-kids/
I'd go for it. I am enjoying it quite a bit, and there's no continuity in the story that you're gonna be left scratching your head over from not having played recent games, just some Pokemon you missed (which are mostly in this).
Physical vs Digital - That 25% off of a game is nice, I'd go physical. Otherwise, eShop Cash cards aren't taxed at point of sale, and if you set your billing zip on your 3DS to somewhere in Delaware or Alaska you don't pay sales tax, so under normal circumstances you'll get it ever so slightly cheaper off of the eShop. Personally, I still go physical whenever possible.
Physical vs Digital - That 25% off of a game is nice, I'd go physical. Otherwise, eShop Cash cards aren't taxed at point of sale, and if you set your billing zip on your 3DS to somewhere in Delaware or Alaska you don't pay sales tax, so under normal circumstances you'll get it ever so slightly cheaper off of the eShop. Personally, I still go physical whenever possible.
Wife says that all Japanese people in Japanese university have more time and money to play Pokemon (and other games) so it's not surprising that they make up the demographic. She's laughing at the opportunity to waste time (having no time to waste now). Perhaps it's not as cut and dried as that? Either way, I'm buying a physical copy tomorrow (just tried the Eshop but no internet).
Thanks for the reply. I'll be buying a physical copy tomorrow, for sure. I'm actually looking forward to playing something different as I usually go for something more akin to The Last of Us.
Bleak, I know, but it pushes my buttons.
Thanks. It's somewhat outside of my comfort zone, as far as content goes, but I'm willing to give it a go. And if I hate it, I can always trade it in quickly with minimal loss of funds.
Yeah, don't make any second thoughts. I don't need to explain why, when you get it you'll love it.
lol, we in the same boat. think they definitely over complicated things with the types, but it's still awesome
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You aren't the only one! I've played since the beginning (only skipped White/Black 2), and even I go..."Blargh?" at some things.
The names I'm terrible at as well. And the typings - I just had to look up what the new fairy type was weak to - poison and steel!
