I personally don't think that Pokemon has "lost its way," as people have said. Sure, certain parts of each generation are bound to be terrible. Gen 1 had graphic limitations and glitches, Gen 2 was too long, Gen 3 restricted our Pokemon, Gen 4 had some meh Pokemon designs (NOT ALL OF THEM), Gen 5 forced us to use new Pokemon, and Gen 6 has Honedge.
But, each generation has given me special memories that have kept the series fresh and exciting, with no end for my passion in sight. I started in Gen 3, so I didn't really have any complaints. Gen 1 and Gen 2 weren't nostalgic for me to play again or anything, but provided some stable ideas from where the series was coming from. Gen 4 introduced me to caring about move typings, and Gen 5 launched me into competitive battling and shiny hunting. Even Gen 6 has given me some memories, from my love of Froakie/Swirlix/Dedenne to being genuinely excited about MegaEvolutions like Ampharos and Blaziken.
But, each generation has given me special memories that have kept the series fresh and exciting, with no end for my passion in sight. I started in Gen 3, so I didn't really have any complaints. Gen 1 and Gen 2 weren't nostalgic for me to play again or anything, but provided some stable ideas from where the series was coming from. Gen 4 introduced me to caring about move typings, and Gen 5 launched me into competitive battling and shiny hunting. Even Gen 6 has given me some memories, from my love of Froakie/Swirlix/Dedenne to being genuinely excited about MegaEvolutions like Ampharos and Blaziken.