Summary of Why Modern Pokemon Games Suck (Video Essay)

00:00:00 - 00:25:00

The YouTube video argues that the recent Pokémon games are not as good as the older games because they are more linear, have less content, and are less engaging. The author suggests that the developers of the newer games are not as good as the developers of the older games, and that they are trying to appeal to a different audience.

• 00:00:00 The recent Pokémon Sword and Shield DLC contained new content and areas to explore, but the experience was so boring that the video's narrator is not recommending buying the game. Older Pokémon games are considered newer games, and the new games released in recent years are mediocre in comparison to the older games. The appeal of buying a Pokémon game is mainly the adventure and exploration of a big region, and the collection of Pokémon.
• 00:05:00 The author of the essay argues that the design of modern Pokémon games is flawed, partly because the map designs are linear and not open world-like. The author also points out that the creator of the games, Shigeru Ohmori, was formerly the head map designer for the old games and the games used to be much more open and linear. He argues that something has gone wrong with the design of the games and that they are bland and linear.
• 00:10:00 The video essayist argues that the graphics in the modern Pokémon games do not matter as much as gameplay, and that the world design is artificial and less life-like. He also argues that the lack of content is due to the developers being lazy or rushing the development of the games.
• 00:15:00 The author of the YouTube video discusses how the newer Pokémon games lack post game content, and how this makes the games feel incomplete. He also mentions that the game feels incomplete even in the main story. He gives the example of how in Sun and Moon, the player could instead challenge island captains for unique challenges. However, later in the game the game feels rushed, and content feels missing.
• 00:20:00 The video essay discusses the various problems with modern Pokémon games, focusing on the lack of compelling content and lazy design. It concludes with a plea for the upcoming Nintendo Switch games to be better.
• 00:25:00 The author argues that the recent Pokemon games released on newer consoles are not as good as the older games, and that the newer games are not as engaging as the older games. He suggests that this may be because the developers are not as good as the developers of the older games, and that the newer games are not as good as the older games because the developers are trying to appeal to a different audience.