"Replaying Pokemon Platinum has reignited my love for the franchise."

After my frustrations with the previous 2 generations I decided to replay my favourite game of them all.Whilst starting a play though it normally takes me a couple of hours before I really get hooked, but that wasn't the case instantly upon hearing the music of Twinleaf town I was fully invested.I have always loved Sinnoh it is such a fun region to explore and some of the music is stunning especially the Eterna theme. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1j_vKBdjsc&ab_channel=OfficialVGMThe game was genuinely challenging in parts especially due to my team being all about weaker pokemon I like rather that the strongest team possible.Exploring the eerie Old Chateau and the magical Distoration world were highlights.The Elite 4 was a blast and Cynthia is by far my favourite champion.The post game is full of Poke Radar shiny hunting fun and of course 3 new areas and then the Battle Frontier.I have put in 30 hours so far on what is at least my 5th play through of Gen 4 and i'm enjoying it as much as the first.I don't want this to turn into a rant against the new games, but the complete lack of post game, the mind numbing handholding absolutely ruining the exploration element of the region and Galar's permantly on Exp Share are not present in Sinnoh.Rather then throwing my head back in frustration everytime an NPC bothers me (Hau\Hop) I was always interested in the story and the world around me the franchise has gone so far backwards in my eyes and I would encourage anyone who feels the same to pick up the ds again and have a crack Platinum. It reminded me of why I love Pokemon. via /r/pokemon https://ift.tt/3bUaSKe