Home › The psychology behind Pokémon X and Ys merciless, brutal grind
 

Keywords :   


The psychology behind Pokémon X and Ys merciless, brutal grind

2013-10-23 18:45:06| Extremetech

With the recent release of Pokémon X and Y instantly becoming the fastest selling installment in the venerable franchise, outsiders may be looking in wondering why a "children's game" has become so popular with every demographic of gamer. The answer, quite simply, is because of the series' merciless, brutal grind. Why, though, is a universally hated mechanic so appealing when applied to adorable pocket monsters?

Tags: psychology brutal grind

Category:Information Technology

Latest from this category

All news
»
20.05Eastern North Pacific Tropical Weather Outlook
20.05Atlantic Tropical Weather Outlook
20.05Water investors have withdrawn billions, says research
19.05Atlantic Tropical Weather Outlook
19.05Eastern North Pacific Tropical Weather Outlook
19.05IT Cosmetics and Kenvue Launch New Products
19.05Virgin Trains targets West Coast in return to rail
19.05Cashing In On The Stache
More »