Summary
There is one trend that has been on the rise in recentPokemongames that might need to take a break in the next generation.PokemonGeneration 10 will almost certainly be a milestone for the series, so Nintendo will probably want it to be as high-quality as possible. That would entail emphasizing what worked about past games while downplaying aspects that have not been so successful. This could be a good reason for the developers to revisit one feature that has appeared quite often. ForPokemonGeneration 10, not everything from recent titles needs to be repeated.
There have been notablegameplay changes in everyPokemongeneration, from minor tweaks to complete overhauls. The biggest changes of note would be Generation 3 adding abilities to every Pokemon, and Generation 4 introducing the Physical-Special split, both of which radically changed the game going forward. In addition, most generations have had a prominent gimmick that formed a part of the metagame, such as Dynamaxing and Tera forms. These changes have played a big role in making sure that each game feels fresh despite the general gameplay loop remaining similar. It’s only natural to expectPokemonGeneration 10 to have some new ideas of its own.
Pokemon Generation 10 Might Need Fewer Nonstandard Evolutionary Methods
Evolution Has Always Been Important in Pokemon
Even since the beginning,evolution inPokemongameshas been a vital mechanic. Most Pokemon, including every starter, belong to evolutionary lines, getting stronger every time they evolve. There are a few main methods of evolution, including:
However, in recent generations, there has been an increasing number of critters with unusual evolution requirements. Either they do not fit any of the above methods or have extra restrictions that have to be fulfilled in order to evolve. This shift has led to a significant amount of rather unexpected ways that Pokemon have found to evolve.
Pokemon Has Increasingly Featured Unusual Methods of Evolution
There is a downside to this, though. WhilePokemon’s trade evolutions have been an issuefor many players, many of the more unique evolution methods can be frustrating in their own right. One ofScarlet and Violet’s new Pokemon, Finizen, needs to level up in multiplayer in order to evolve, which is an obstacle for some. Even more egregious may be Karrablast and Shelmet, who need to specifically be traded for each other. Particularly obtuse is Galarian Farfetch’d, who needs to land three critical hits in a single battle. A lot of these methods of evolution can be difficult or cumbersome, complicating the process.
Generation 10 Could Benefit From Having More Traditional Pokemon Evolutions
Generation 10 ofPokemonshould consider scaling back some of the more unusual evolution requirements.Breaking aPokemonpattern in Generation 10regarding evolutions could be a refreshing change of pace. Not only would it make filling out the Pokedex easier, but it would also keep some creatures from being blocked off for players who don’t know or can’t fulfill their odd evolution requirements. Sometimes keeping things simple is a good move, andPokemon’s evolution might be one example of such a time. For the next set of mons, sticking to tried-and-true methods of evolution might be a good call.
Introducing a few critters every now and then with nonstandard evolution methods is fine, but the series may have done too much. Hopefully, theregion forPokemonGeneration 10will take a step back in that sense and not feature as many Pokemon that require tactics outside of the norm in order to evolve. WhilePokemondoes deserve praise for its creativity, a change in philosophy regarding upcoming evolutions could prove useful. In the next generation ofPokemon, players will hopefully have fewer obstacles when it comes to evolving critters.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
WHERE TO PLAY
The school that you’ve enrolled in as you playPokémon ScarletandPokémon Violethosts a special independent study project. The theme of this assignment is “A Treasure Hunt.” Explore the world and seek out your very own treasure!Three stories will be woven into your adventure while traversing the sprawling Paldea region. Along Victory Road, you will go to Gyms in different locations in order to to achieve Champion Rank. On the Path of Legends, you can join Arven in search of rare ingredients. And in ★ Starfall Street ★, you’ll challenge Team Star, a group of delinquents causing trouble for the school.These stories are set in an open world, so where you go is all up to you. A world teeming with Pokémon and people to meet is waiting for you—traverse the Paldea region wherever you heart desires.
