I Replayed Pokemon X and Y… It Was Brutal

These are the “worst” games apparently… but I still like them When Pokémon X and Pokémon Y launched in October 2013 on the Nintendo 3DS, they changed the series forever. As the first fully 3D games in the mainline series, they introduced us to the Kalos region, the Fairy typing, and the highly debated Mega Evolution mechanic. But despite these massive leaps forward, many fans still consider Generation 6 to be the worst era in Pokémon history. In this full retrospective, I am replaying Pokémon X and Y to see if the criticism is actually justified. We are looking at everything from the incredibly easy gym battles and the disappointing rival encounters to the spectacular, yet underutilized, Mega Evolutions. Was the shift to 3D models the beginning of a downward trend for Game Freak, or did nostalgia blind us to a genuinely fun, accessible adventure? Let's dive back into Kalos to find out if this is truly the worst mainline Pokémon game. Whether you loved building a competitive team with the new Fairy type or felt let down by the lack of post-game content, this retrospective breaks down everything that made Pokémon X and Pokémon Y such a divisive turning point for the Nintendo 3DS era. If you enjoyed this deep dive into Generation 6, make sure to Subscribe for more Pokémon retrospectives! Question for the Comments: What was your favorite Mega Evolution from X and Y, and do you think this is actually the worst mainline game? Follow StrawHatMidas everywhere: TikTok | X | Instagram | Threads | YouTube Shorts → @StrawHatMidas #Pokemon #PokemonXY #Nintendo3DS #Nintendo #RetroGaming #StrawHatMidas