All jokes aside the original game was the best but crystal wasn’t too bad. I didn’t really get to play it too much though honestly.
I don’t have anyone to play with so it’s kind of pointless to go through and not be able to trade with someone to get the Pokémon’s I want or fight any real battles.
The best part of red and blue was that everyone else was also playing it when I was a kid. So I could battle my friends on the school bus and trade Pokémon. That’s what made the game so enjoyable and I’m sure that’s why a lot of crystal fans feel the same about their version of the game.