[murderfs]

> There have been plenty of "monster catching game"/"pokemon with the serial numbers filed off" games that have been somewhat successful, but no smash hits.

Notably, the Megami Tensei series, which predates Pokemon.

[bitmasher9]

Pokémon is so much more successful most people assume it’s the first monster hunting/collecting video game series.

It really highlights that first mover advantage doesn’t count for everything.