all the #fakes came around to this game once it was cool to admit you liked it but this has always been my favorite game in the series since it came out <3
idk, I think Crystal is by far the most polished and best-aged of the GBC era games, and the GBC soundfont and visuals gives it a really charming feel and tone. I love the GBC Zelda games, but I think Crystal is definitely the GBC game that stood the test of time the most. It's also insanely impressive what they were able to do on the hardware at the time imo.
but like, this is my 2nd or 3rd favorite game in the whole series behind Crystal so I'm not at all offended by this, just a bit surprised. But I guess Crystal just isn't that accessible because of its age, whereas this is a lot easier to get into.
i really dislike how pokemon fans ignore the actual content of game criticism and instead just use that whole "every game has a cycle of being loved and hated!!" and I know that's BS cause even 11 year old me knew this was the diva crown
but like, this is my 2nd or 3rd favorite game in the whole series behind Crystal so I'm not at all offended by this, just a bit surprised. But I guess Crystal just isn't that accessible because of its age, whereas this is a lot easier to get into.