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The game-play is all ages emergent based game play. It's art style is oriented towards attracting youth. So you get in for the style and stay for the game.



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4 kids?

 

No, the games are to be enjoyed for everyone, but as Nordlead said, it's especially suitable for kids...



False. It's an RPG suitable for everyone (this includes kids). Just like Mario is a platformer for everyone. The art style of a game doesn't dictate the age of the player. Look at Zack and Wiki. It has a very cartoony appearance. But how many kids will continue to play after getting stuck for a few minutes on a hard puzzle?

Btw, Squirtle is the man.



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It is easy enough for a kid to play through and beat, but has the depth of a competitive RPG. It is a good mix. Also just because you are an adult doesn't mean you aren't a n00b at pokemon. At the pokemon regional tournaments there are tons of n00bs in the senior division which get completely owned by the 4 smogon players that show up.

Game freak did a great job at making an accessible game. The populous view is that it is a kids game, which is why many older players are hesitant to mention that they still play pokemon even if they are a top notch competitive player.



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Pokémon is one of the most complex RPGs ever. I dare to say it's even better than FF, but the way The Pokémon Company is treating the series today make it so childish. For instance, check the anime: it's getting worse each episode...



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Like all Nintendo games Pokemon is literally a game for everyone.



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I want that plastic charzard! and yes I would say its aimed more at children, but everyone can enjoy the game.



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Of course it's for kids, but that doesn't stop older people from enjoying it.



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Maneco said:

Pokémon is one of the most complex RPGs ever. I dare to say it's even better than FF, but the way The Pokémon Company is treating the series today make it so childish. For instance, check the anime: it's getting worse each episode...


Pokemon isnt better than FF