Chris from SuperCheats takes a look at the Pokemon series of games and picks out the top five.
Pokémon’s shift to 3D was a big mistake, as the series’ roots in 2D design make it difficult to transfer important game mechanics into a 3D overworld.
why do other games pull off 3D monster collecting JRPG games just fine? Look at Jade Cocoon and Shin Megami Tensei for examples.
Answer should be obvious.
No other videogame franchise is as merchandise driven as Pokémon
Every Pokémon trainer's journey begins with the difficult choice of Starter Pokémon. CGM has compiled a list of all the very best ones to choose no matter which game you start with.
BLG writes: "While it didn’t sell as well as the Nintendo DS, the Nintendo 3DS was nonetheless a wonderful system. And, while this may be a hot take, it’s easily my favorite handheld. Even more than a decade removed from launch, the system’s library has so many titles that feel as fresh today as they did back at release. While it was hard to narrow down, these 30 Nintendo 3DS games are emblematic of the system’s success."
5. Emerald (for the same reasons mention here)
4. Black / White / Black 2 / White 2 (best story in the franchise + PWT)
3. Diamond / Pearl (Physical / Special Split)
2. Red / Blue (Created the revolution)
1. Gold / Silver (Day & Night, SATK, SDEF)
Honorable Mention:
X & Y