So far I don't regret anything with Emerald, it's truly a roleplaying game, it really feels like "I" am the one to stumble in the events.
Also, it's rare for a game to have a mostly relaxing environment, like Harvest Moon for example.
The other games I mentioned are good too, and if you like Game Freak works you should also try Drill Dozer a surprisingly fun title!
They're titles I'll definitely look for, yes, I'm a fan of Game Freak, so why not give them a try.
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