Yes, this is because of nostalgia. No, I would not enjoy it if I played it again. No, I will not change my mind.
Objectively, though - the gen 5 isometric overworld was kino, Pokemon design was fantastic (mald more), and the soundtrack was easily the best. Black & White/Black & White 2 are classics.
Gen 5 was the reason I got back into Pokemon. Really felt like I was playing Gen 1 and 2 again. Shame that it was the last good game. Getting rid of sprites and gimmick in every game was a terrible idea.
Oshawott was my starter
Landon Hernandez
tbf, mega evolution was a pretty good gimmick. awful and game-warping from a competitive standpoint, ofc, but cool design.
never understood the appeal behind z-moves and dynamax, though.