How do you feel about the difficulty in Pokémon games?

[hershel_layton]

Xxain said:

hershel_layton said:
People need to realize that POKEMON IS TARGETED TOWARDS KIDS.

If you want difficulty, play competitively or go through a Nuzlocke. I know nuzlockes in gen VII are ridiculously hard, so have fun with that if you need a challenging pokemon game.

Stop being so damn dramatic all the time.

People confuse "challenging" and "hard". Something can be made to be challenging without necessarily being difficult. Lets use Pokemon as an example! Elite Four vs regular trainers - Is E4 hard? No, but are they more challenging and competent than a regular trainer or gym leader? Yes.  

Where am I being dramatic? I simply placed it in caps to place emphasis.

 

If you want a more challenging version of pokemon, here's some recommendation:

 

1) Run a monotype team- it'll either make certain areas a breeze or a hellhole(e.g going through the water trial with a fire team)

2) Take off switching after death- treat it like an actual battle. It will prevent you from always having the advantage

3) Don't evolve your pokemon- less attack and defense, the harder it'll become

4) One move pokemon- have fun with that

5) No items- play the game like your NPC's

6) Use very weak pokemon- try beating the game with Sunflora, Unown, Wishiwashi, and anyone else who's known for being awful

 

These are just random ideas. I understand your point though. There is a difference between hard and challenging, and it's something I overlooked.