>>58037593
>>predates generational gimmicks
gems
>>predates friendly boxart legendaries
first forced capture in the series
>>predates modern infantilization
the birth of literal Easy mode and a "Challenge" mode with no enemy stat buffs, as well as a longer tutorial than its succeeding gen
>>predates modern handholding
literal circle region so kids don't get lost
>>involuntary EXP share
audino and exp curves
>>predates fully 3D games
the most 3d environments and sprites to date
>>Gen 5 in every conceivable way closer to Gen 3
in your zoomer fever dreams