The game has become too complicated and lost all charm. As a person was in the 4th grade when red and blue were launched for the gameboy this game initially game me nostalgia and happiness. Now it's fraught with too many evolution items and quests that can only be completed by interactions that I've never prioritized. All my friends long since stopped playing which makes social tasks impossible without the kindness of strangers. No fun as a casual or solo rpg, only fun if you are competitive.