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- Pokémon Yellow changed the original gameplay to focus on the aesthetics of the anime.
- Pokémon Crystal features iconic features and a deeper story.
- Pokémon Black and White 2 feature excellent craftsmanship and a compelling story.
Monolithic Pokemon The series continues to build momentum that has been long anticipated. Pokémon Legends: ZA Here’s a lineup of titles that have always managed to excite millions of players. Nintendo seems to have adapted to some of the most popular gaming trends of late, such as the release of DLC to expand the content of a title, extending its longevity in the gaming zeitgeist.
But that wasn’t always the case with expansion packs for Pokémon games. Instead of DLC, there was a time when gamers could expect (or at least hope for) an upgraded “third version” featuring more content and a revised and improved story. Many of these titles have become staples in the Pokémon community, but some have lasted much longer than others.
7 Pokemon Yellow
It's a new feature, but it reduces the freedom from red and blue.
Pokemon Yellow It was kind of a modified version of the original. Red and Blue Western title or Red and green In Japan, it was more of a version of the classic Game Boy hit that focused more on the anime side of Pokémon than strictly an upgrade, and used a Pikachu starter that followed the player around, mimicking Ash. The introduction of Jessie and James only deepened the anime parallels.
Pikachu followers are incredibly colorful, but the title’s revision removes the series’ signature three Pokémon starters. It’s a fairly linear game with strict Pokémon selection, and having just one less to choose from can quickly become impactful.
6 Pokemon Blue (Japan)
Most of the parts are technically upgraded from the original Japanese title.
Western audiences can recognize: Red and blue Like the original Game Boy title that started the hugely popular series, Pokemon Blue In Japan, it had the honor of being the first “third version” to hit shelves after its release. Red and green.
This title was originally intended to be a mail order exclusive, but due to its higher level of polish it became the default way to play Game Boy titles. Various bugs and glitches were unknown to Western audiences, as the titles they received were based on modified versions. Blue usually.
5 Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
More Polish won't solve the fundamental problem
In many ways, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon It was a fantastic return to the 3DS era of Pokémon games. The expanded variety of encounters in the Ultra Wormhole in this title allowed for nearly infinite team combinations through relatively easy-to-achieve means. The game allowed the story to breathe a little more, and was an overall more enjoyable experience.
But no matter how well the game was polished, the fundamental problems of excessive handholding and strict linearity in a game that aims to explore various islands could not be solved despite significant quality-of-life improvements.
4 Pokemon Crystal
A definitive and underrated title with iconic features
The final version of the 2nd generation game, Pokemon Crystal Not only does it add a surprising level of polish to the previous title, it also adds a number of series staples that would continue to appear in subsequent games. These changes include the option to play as a girl and the addition of animations when your Pokémon enters the battlefield.
Suicine's secondary storyline has been revived. Heart Gold and soul silverIt adds another layer of depth to the overall narrative, giving players more to do and more reasons to keep coming back for more.
3 Pokemon Emerald
A perfect synthesis of previous titles
To many people, emerald is the pinnacle of the Pokémon experience, blending nostalgia with the depth of true gameplay. Take a look at some of the new titles: Pokemon There is a level of respect for the intelligence of the players in the lineup. emerald This feature is not present in the Switch title, nor in the 3DS title.
Emerald's The story successfully reconciles the two evil teams and reintegrates their goals into a more balanced plot. This title is a classic among classics, and has remained popular as the pinnacle of high-quality third-generation Pokémon titles for years. It also maintains playability even when performing challenge runs like Nuzlocke.
2 Pokemon Platinum
A great upgrade that makes the area feel alive.
The unfortunate truth is that when you look at this Shining diamonds and shining pearls Most of the discourse generated about future remakes is about how they can avoid mistakes. BDSP Perhaps more unfortunate is that these titles took a lot from the original games, but almost nothing from the legendary ones. Pokemon Platinum. The latter is a great example of taking a game's flaws and remaking it into something much better.
Both mechanically and narratively platinum ~is It’s much faster and more dynamic than its predecessors. The Sinnoh region feels more unique with new weather effects, and even small details like the coal conveyor belt in Oreburgh add more personality to the region. Diamonds and pearlsGiratina is also one of the most menacing mascot legendaries to ever grace the cover of a Pokémon game.
1 Pokemon Black and White 2
A great level of gloss
Pokemon Black and White While it is one of the most popular entries in the series to date, it received significant criticism upon its release. For some, it was seen as an unfair rejection of new ideas, while for others, nostalgia made the game better in retrospect. However, there is no denying that the sequel to this title was probably the pinnacle of handheld Pokémon games, and rumors and calls for a remake have been virtually non-stop.
The PWT feature makes Driftveil City a hub of activity, and offers plenty of opportunities for players to reunite with famous characters from past titles. The terrain changes are meaningful and expansive, and the Pokémon distribution is among the best in the series. While it’s debatable whether USUM is a worthy 3DS game, there’s no denying that BW2 was the perfect title to end the DS game.
