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> There have been plenty of "monster catching game"/"pokemon with the serial numbers filed off" games that have been somewhat successful, but no smash hits. No
by murderfs 2y ago
> There have been plenty of "monster catching game"/"pokemon with the serial numbers filed off" games that have been somewhat successful, but no smash hits.
Notably, the Megami Tensei series, which predates Pokemon.
- bitmasher9 2y agoPokémon is so much more successful most people assume it’s the first monster hunting/collecting video game series. It really highlights that first mover advantage doesn’t count for everything.