Pokémon Alpha Sapphire (2014) | How Woke Is It?

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Pokémon Alpha Sapphire2014

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What We Think

Pokémon Alpha Sapphire remains cheerfully non-woke, sticking with timeless themes and classic gameplay. No ideological axes to grind here, just catchin’ ‘em all.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

Pokémon Alpha Sapphire sticks closely to the classic Pokémon formula, focusing on adventure and friendship rather than pushing modern identity politics. Characterization is simple and doesn't lean heavily on contemporary diversity trends. The choices between male and female protagonists are longstanding in the series and implemented neutrally.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

Traditional themes like friendship, perseverance, and cooperation are front and center, while religion and family play minimal roles (the game world simply isn't focused on these aspects). Masculinity, femininity, and morality aren't unduly mocked or subverted. Nothing here rewrites tradition to cater to modern ideology.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

The world of Pokémon is generally non-political and doesn't ridicule traditional perspectives. While characters are universally positive and kind, it's more a function of the series' tone than a sign of ideological uniformity. No viewpoints are conspicuously villainized or mocked from a modern lens.

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