/vr/ - Retro Games

>>9620369
Gen 1 and 2 were created from a man's own childhood experiences exploring his childhood Japan looking for insects to collect. He wanted to share that sense of wonder and adventure with a generation of children who were less likely to go outside and explore. Gen 2 was a refinement of the already-classic Gen 1 with a number of new features that made the world seem more alive, like the clock and calendar feature. The series loses that special feeling after that because that man stepped down as lead director. By Gen 3, the series was churning out titles not because the director had something to say or an experience to share, but simply because Nintendo wanted to make more money from it. The Brand™ was refined to get rid of any perceived rough edges like real-life animals or locations being referenced and sterilized to ensure marketability. The new director was simply designing the titles around what he thought would sell more units.