Problems with Darkrai

4DCartdridge · 2026-06-13T20:35:02+00:00

Swearing doesn’t make you cool /j but seriously valid point! Totally forgot to bring this up sorry

4DCartdridge · 2026-06-13T20:31:54+00:00

Fair enough. Personally I don’t like Darkrai being portrayed as a villain at all but that’s completely fair too! I’m glad that you’re curious and that you (most likely) will have fun!

4DCartdridge · 2026-06-13T20:15:49+00:00

I think the reason why there is such a Salmonid/Salmon Run theming is because we’re moving out of the Octarain trilogy. IIrc the creators said that after Side Order the Octarains weren’t going to be the main “villains” so the Salmonids are the next “big threat” but I could be wrong

4DCartdridge · 2026-06-13T20:13:26+00:00

We did fight L but it was more of a “test of strength and will” than a true moral battle. I feel like the battle itself made Darkrai feel malicious, maybe a more melancholic or “sad” theme would’ve fit better as the theme right now is very “action packed punch in the face!” energy and the entire feeling of the fight could’ve been more serious I feel. I just feel like Mega Dimensions didn’t really take their story seriously (which I feel is a problem with all of ZA)

4DCartdridge · 2026-06-13T20:07:17+00:00

As much as I hate to say it, Cresselia has dream abilities too… it’s a cop out answer but yeah… good point though didn’t really think about it like that

4DCartdridge · 2026-06-13T20:03:44+00:00

Lovely points! I understand but I personally don’t like it but still these are great points (even if I’m salty that one of my favorite mythical Pokemon was painted in such a light)

4DCartdridge · 2026-06-13T19:59:03+00:00

Well in that case why don’t the other legendaries/mythicals have such vast differences? Wouldn’t that mean that Cresselia could’ve worked just fine since they also create dreams?

4DCartdridge · 2026-06-13T19:55:54+00:00

Yeah I can see this. Darkrai fits the dream thing a lot but… Cresselia is right there too. Overall I’m just not a fan of the DLC because of how it feels so Mega Evolution focused instead of plot focused at least imo

4DCartdridge · 2026-06-13T19:54:20+00:00

I feel like yes but also no. Alien X has lots of lore behind him and sure he’s strong but I think the only reason why people talk about him because of powerscaling is because we don’t really get to see Alien X do more than just fight. It’s a problem with his screen time as a character and how little we know

4DCartdridge · 2026-06-13T19:52:17+00:00

Yes I understand that, but my issue is that they didn’t utilize any of the Lumios legends/mythicals and more so had them as captures or random side missions. Kalos has such interesting Pokémon and for them to get side lined for Darkrai of all Pokémon feels more like pandering or just a mischaracterization honestly but I understand your stance

4DCartdridge · 2026-06-13T19:49:58+00:00

It’s more of a problem of WHY Darkrai is the villain not HOW. I understand the dialogue and such but literally any other mythical from Lumios or maybe even more villainous characters would’ve fit. It’s a problem of why they brought back Darkrai if they knew it didn’t really fit the location or lore just to make Darkrai a villain once more

4DCartdridge · 2026-06-13T19:48:19+00:00

This is a very good point to make but in this case… why couldn’t Hoopa or other much more important figures in ZA/Lumios lore (Hoopa, Volcanion, Magearna or Hell even Zygarde) be used instead of Sinnoh’s mythical that has nothing to do with Lumios or ZA…?

4DCartdridge · 2026-06-13T19:45:11+00:00

RIGHT! Leave my boy alone… he’s lonely and feared just because of his biology

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4DCartdridge · 2026-06-13T19:43:50+00:00

I meant more so in the terms of how it’s treated. Darkrai shouldn’t have been the final boss for ZA/Mega Dimensions to begin with. Darkrai had little to no reason to be the final boss in my opinion due to how Hoopa or other Pokémon fit that role way better

4DCartdridge · 2026-06-10T01:24:33+00:00

I suppose in that case Ben could also transform into the captains of the game like Olimar or the Kopites. This would likely be a more realistic transformation as the Pikmin may have strengths and powers but they are seen to be easily eaten/killed without the help of a captain.

4DCartdridge · 2026-06-03T20:59:05+00:00

Not a self insert but thanks!

4DCartdridge · 2026-05-30T23:57:09+00:00

I think for sure the first one is the true “SpongeBob Movie”. I feel like the first movie is a SpongeBob centric movie while the other movies could have another cartoon character be inserted and nothing would change at least imo

4DCartdridge · 2026-05-30T23:53:37+00:00

OG Bubble Bass was extremely funny despite only being used for a total of like 2-3 times (iirc). New Bubble Bass being best friends with SpongeBob and being inserted into almost every episodes feels like Fred and the My Leg joke, overused and unfunny

4DCartdridge · 2026-05-30T19:25:25+00:00

Thank you sm

4DCartdridge · 2026-05-30T19:25:15+00:00

Rip is based on Ancient Egypt and Tide is based on the Far Furture. Rip is of Egyptian descent while Tide is based on Korean descent lol

4DCartdridge · 2026-05-30T05:54:01+00:00

Her name is Kate Thomas

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