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→‎Discussion of Generation II: Use section "Reception". (I feel the title "Discussion of Generation II" applies basically to the whole article)
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==Discussion of Generation II==
==Johto thematic motif==
{{game|Gold and Silver|s}} were among the most-hyped games in the Pokémon franchise, with the innovations introduced in them becoming staples of the series. The later-released {{game|Crystal}} began the series' focus on [[Legendary Pokémon]] of the regions in which the games take place, first bringing them into the plot of the game. Due to these improvements, Generation II is highly acclaimed among long-time fans. Unlike future games, Generation II stood as an extension and a sequel of Generation I, and has been criticized by some for this.
 
Like Generation I's games, the popularity of the Generation II games proved great enough that {{game3|HeartGold and SoulSilver|remakes|s}} were made during [[Generation IV]] as sequels to {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}. Another reason why remakes were made was the fact that the original versions are incompatible with [[Generation III]] and onward.
 
===Johto thematic motif===
The second generation of Pokémon games were more directed towards mythology and tradition. The three starters were all "pure" element types, fitting the classic Water > Grass > Fire cycle all starters adhere to. Unlike other generations, all of the Johto starters maintain their single types through their final evolutions.
The second generation of Pokémon games were more directed towards mythology and tradition. The three starters were all "pure" element types, fitting the classic Water > Grass > Fire cycle all starters adhere to. Unlike other generations, all of the Johto starters maintain their single types through their final evolutions.


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The [[Kimono Girl]]s upheld ancient tradition in both battling Pokémon and dancing. The buildings in both Ecruteak City and [[Violet City]] have an older structure to them as well. Kurt offered a more traditional means of creating Poké Balls via [[Apricorn]]s which proved variably superior to manufactured Poké Balls.
The [[Kimono Girl]]s upheld ancient tradition in both battling Pokémon and dancing. The buildings in both Ecruteak City and [[Violet City]] have an older structure to them as well. Kurt offered a more traditional means of creating Poké Balls via [[Apricorn]]s which proved variably superior to manufactured Poké Balls.
==Reception==
{{game|Gold and Silver|s}} were among the most-hyped games in the Pokémon franchise, with the innovations introduced in them becoming staples of the series. The later-released {{game|Crystal}} began the series' focus on [[Legendary Pokémon]] of the regions in which the games take place, first bringing them into the plot of the game. Due to these improvements, Generation II is highly acclaimed among long-time fans. Unlike future games, Generation II stood as an extension and a sequel of Generation I, and has been criticized by some for this.
Like Generation I's games, the popularity of the Generation II games proved great enough that {{game3|HeartGold and SoulSilver|remakes|s}} were made during [[Generation IV]] as sequels to {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}. Another reason why remakes were made was the fact that the original versions are incompatible with [[Generation III]] and onward.


==Title screens==
==Title screens==