The Pokémon Phenomenon

The game is set in a fictional village where players explore the rivers and forests searching for creatures(or monsters) which are for taming and training.
The game was designed to compel the player to seek out other players and network with them to complete their mission.
American companies like Atari provided a primitive gaming experience when compared to the explorative, dream-like atmosphere and playing complexity provided by Game Boy.
The game was originally considered too cute for American gaming customers, where macho men and femme fatales were preferred to school children and ‘Hello Kitty’ styled monsters.

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