Which 3 Are The Best Pokémon Game In The Main Series

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    Pokemon game has a pretty consistent feel. Each one follows the previous one but expands the Pokémon world a little more. With each new Pokémon iteration, new features come to the table. While veterans of each game may be familiar with the previous one, each one contains a slightly new and immersive way to bring players into the Pokémon world.

     As a game addict has been around for a long time and has produced so many different versions of Pokémon that we decided to share which Pokémon games we think are best for newcomers. We've also included some of the best Pokémon game remakes so that new players can explore this vast world in different ways. It's important to remember that in the Pokémon world, "better" and "worse" are relative. Every entry on this list is great, but if you're looking for a good introduction to the universe, we recommend the following.

     

     

     1. Pokémon Gold / Silver / Crystal (2nd Generation) 

     

    Pokémon Gold and Silver added 151 Pokémon to the original 100, including arguably the best beginner trio the Pokémon has ever seen. In addition to adding Pokédex, the second generation has made great strides over the original in several areas. For starters, you now had to remember the time of day when trying to catch new Pokémon, as the day-night cycle adds depth to your time in the tall grass.

     

    Gold and Silver added the Kanto region to the map, connecting Johto to the landmass that started the phenomenon. With 16 arena ladders to beat, Gold and Silver remain the deepest and longest Pokémon games ever, and among the best Pokémon games of all time.

     

    In addition to the systems in Pokémon Yellow, the second generation tended to both types, so you can create a more varied and strategically diverse team to bring into battle. The Johto region is also our favorite to explore and has the best legendary birds (Lugia and Ho-Oh). This edition also added the three legendary Pokémon cubs - Raikou, Suicune and Entei - that could wander through Johto after a first encounter.

     

    It would be remiss not to mention HeartGold and SoulSilver, the improved remakes of Gold and Silver for DS, but we'll get to that below in our dedicated remake section.

     

    2. First Pokémon Black/White And Black/White 2 (Fifth Generation)

     

    The fifth-generation was a rarity. It was the first game in the series to have a direct sequel: Black 2 and White 2 were released a year after the original. The sequels returned to familiar territory, but told a new story, introduced new areas and new Pokémon. The fifth-generation also holds the record for the most Pokémon, with 156 new Pokémon captured.

     

    Even more than Diamond and Pearl, however, it seems that Generation 5, and its sequels, in particular, represent the next phase in the evolution of the series. Although we consider the 5th generation to be the "worst", we still think it was pretty good. There was nothing new in it, but the idea of a sequel was exciting and it was one of the best Pokémon games.

     

     3. Pokémon XY (6th Generation)

     

    Pokémon XY was the first true 3D game in the series. The camera perspective changes from a downward tilt to a narrower perspective behind the body, resulting in an incredible expansion of the Pokémon world. The French-style Kalos area is sophisticated and elegant and is one of the largest metropolises we've ever seen.

     

    Although only 72 new Pokémon appeared in X and Y, it was the start of a megaton of evolution. The action is a little disappointing, but thanks to the incredibly accurate rendering of the Nintendo 3DS hardware, the Pokémon models really stand out in battle scenes, and the battle animations are clear.