
Looking back and having grown up with Pokémon though, it is amazing just how complicated a game it is. Speaking of the entire Pokémon Franchise, it's the game for kids who always wanted to go on an adventure with their pets. It's a bit of a breath of fresh air in our family thanks to a series of unfortunate events earlier in the year. As simple as it is, Lavender Town depicts people grieving. Kids aren't generally exposed to death related themes at very young ages, or if they are, they've had their edge taken off. I definitely like the option for my daughter to play a girl character.Īs a remake, it has what is in my mind the best parts of the entire franchise: Lavender Town. The game isn't *exactly* the same as Red and Blue, some ways are good, some ways disappoint me a little. My daughter and I can bond a little bit over Pokémon, even as old as I am now. When my daughter came home from school talking about Pikachu, I gifted her an old copy of LeafGreen I purchased when I was just out of high school (I really have no idea *where* I got it) and a paleolithic Gameboy Advance, and she was hooked. I played Pokémon red and blue back when I was in Middle School.

