The thing about Gen 1 & 2 is that no matter how tough or cute a Pokemon looked. they always seemed like they belonged in the same series.
Like I can see Jigglypuff and Rhyhorn in the same franchise. But Plusle and Registeel? No way! And it all comes down to the face of the Pokemon. Rocky or mineral Pokemon in the old Gens had faces that still looked animal. Geodude is literally a rock with arms, but look at his face. It's cartoony and expressive. Rhyhorn is beastly.
But the Regis or Claydol line? Ugh. There's nothing to like about them. If someone told me they were Space Pirate bioweapons from Metroid Prime I'd believe that before someone told me they were Pokemon.
Even Magnemite, who doesn't have a face, has that cartoony charm I love just by having that simply white eyeball. Imagine if Magnemite was made in Gen 3...
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EDIT: I forgot about Staryu and Starmie. They are Gen 1 Pokemon that have the facelessness I don't like. So I guess I'm wrong on my own principals. But I can admit I was wrong.
Like I can see Jigglypuff and Rhyhorn in the same franchise. But Plusle and Registeel? No way! And it all comes down to the face of the Pokemon. Rocky or mineral Pokemon in the old Gens had faces that still looked animal. Geodude is literally a rock with arms, but look at his face. It's cartoony and expressive. Rhyhorn is beastly.
But the Regis or Claydol line? Ugh. There's nothing to like about them. If someone told me they were Space Pirate bioweapons from Metroid Prime I'd believe that before someone told me they were Pokemon.
Even Magnemite, who doesn't have a face, has that cartoony charm I love just by having that simply white eyeball. Imagine if Magnemite was made in Gen 3...
EDIT: I forgot about Staryu and Starmie. They are Gen 1 Pokemon that have the facelessness I don't like. So I guess I'm wrong on my own principals. But I can admit I was wrong.