Advancing the Formula: A Pokémon Gen 3 Retrospective

Pokemon Emerald, and the third generation as whole, was incredibly influencial on my childhood and introduction to gaming. These games may not be perfect, but there is just something magical about them! During the production of this retrospective, I let myself get carried away by the flood of nostalgia Hoenn carries with it while also turning a critical eye towards the design of this third generation of such a legend a legendary franchise. What is it about Pokemon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald that makes them so beloved by the fanbase so many years later? Patreon:   / austinashworth   Timestamps: 0:00 Childhood Memories 4:22 Setting the Stage 11:46 Meet the Gang 19:10 A Wide Wonderful World 26:01 7/10 31:15 Journey Overview 34:38 Hidden Depth 37:52 Gym Bros 48:41 Elite Gym Bros 54:22 Prepare for Trouble, And Make it Double 58:17 Superancient Titans 1:04:13 Objective Tier List (Not Controversial) 1:08:52 Highlights of Hoenn 1:14:40 Pokedex Protest 1:23:42 Pristine Postgame 1:39:46 Wrapping Up #pokemon #generation3