This is honestly a take it or leave it scenario. It's unbelievably lazy. A Butchered underground. Worse than the original in most ways. The world is no better off with these games which is depressing to say.
2019
Generation 8 is carried by the DLC. The Crown Tundra was the best part of the game due to the rougelike legendary catching mode. Super fun with friends especially when you're the only one who gets a Shiny Xerneas.
Dynamxing was a good gimmick. But when you create a plot around it of and have a pivotal plot point of Pokémon dynamaxing across the region in some catastrophic event and have all the characters look up and describe what's happening rather than show anything, you're showcasing the laziest game I've ever seen from a Nintendo game. Absolutely baffling and embarrassing. Surely it can't get any worse?
Wild Area was mid, the rest of the region was even worse. Bad game.
Dynamxing was a good gimmick. But when you create a plot around it of and have a pivotal plot point of Pokémon dynamaxing across the region in some catastrophic event and have all the characters look up and describe what's happening rather than show anything, you're showcasing the laziest game I've ever seen from a Nintendo game. Absolutely baffling and embarrassing. Surely it can't get any worse?
Wild Area was mid, the rest of the region was even worse. Bad game.
2013
We're entering the time where the 6th generation is beloved after years of hate.
I still think this gen marks the beginning of the end in terms of captivating campaigns. They essentially removed labyrinths and integrated a weaker narrative.
That said, for a 3DS game I think it holds up. OST stands out and mega evolution was an enjoyable gimmick. Easily the newest generation I would go back to the soonest.
I still think this gen marks the beginning of the end in terms of captivating campaigns. They essentially removed labyrinths and integrated a weaker narrative.
That said, for a 3DS game I think it holds up. OST stands out and mega evolution was an enjoyable gimmick. Easily the newest generation I would go back to the soonest.
I guess WaterBlue is a dumb name. Great enough to replace the originals. Still the best method to play generation 1.
I wasn't cool enough in middle school to bring my Pokewalker to gym glass, but those guys who did lived their best lives.
Adds so much magic to the 4th generation while showcasing how substantial the 2nd generation was. I think the pacing is pretty quick and going back to Kanto doesn't add a ton, but for a brisk pace I would find that hard to fault compared to other entries. I guess there's a reason everyone wants these games back.
Adds so much magic to the 4th generation while showcasing how substantial the 2nd generation was. I think the pacing is pretty quick and going back to Kanto doesn't add a ton, but for a brisk pace I would find that hard to fault compared to other entries. I guess there's a reason everyone wants these games back.
The best Pokémon game on switch, albeit with too much dry dialogue. An emphasis on collecting meant I had a bad team, so I would like more battles to really hone in on next time, but the open exploration and finding new mons to battle and catch was mostly seamless and enjoyable.
2022
Maybe it was just the burnout of putting 40 hours into the release weekend, but man this is just not a great game. The open world shows promise, but battles don't scale.
Terrastilizing is a neat idea, but I find it hard to really care about the concept.
The performance alone is a huge detriment. It does not deserve so much success. It's soured the Pokémon franchise at this time. I didn't bother with the DLC.
Extra half star for Area Zero theme. And at least the legendaries like sub sandwiches as much as I do.
Terrastilizing is a neat idea, but I find it hard to really care about the concept.
The performance alone is a huge detriment. It does not deserve so much success. It's soured the Pokémon franchise at this time. I didn't bother with the DLC.
Extra half star for Area Zero theme. And at least the legendaries like sub sandwiches as much as I do.
2016
Gen 7 has the worst region design. Routes became uneventful when all you had to find was a trainer or two with one Pokémon. Also Z moves were terrible.
But it has Rowlet. There are other great new Pokémon designs, but it may have peaked with the Rowlet line.
But it has Rowlet. There are other great new Pokémon designs, but it may have peaked with the Rowlet line.
It's easy to take the 5th generation for granted.
I don't think they'll ever have an experience this fresh. Not seeing any familiar Pokémon until the endgame may never happen again.
Incredible pixel art and a standout narrative and soundtrack. Maybe the most excited I ever was for a video game up until release.
If Grant ever reads this, I'm sorry for playing half the game without you. Next time get your mom to take you to the store instead of buying online.
I don't think they'll ever have an experience this fresh. Not seeing any familiar Pokémon until the endgame may never happen again.
Incredible pixel art and a standout narrative and soundtrack. Maybe the most excited I ever was for a video game up until release.
If Grant ever reads this, I'm sorry for playing half the game without you. Next time get your mom to take you to the store instead of buying online.
Definitely not a perfect game, but my favorite in the series.
Generation 4 was my first real entry into the series, hundreds of hours spent in the Sinnoh region and battling in wireless rooms and Battle Revolution.
An icon of simpler times. OST slaps.
Generation 4 was my first real entry into the series, hundreds of hours spent in the Sinnoh region and battling in wireless rooms and Battle Revolution.
An icon of simpler times. OST slaps.
Aesthetically the purest Pokémon experience and best mon deisgns.
Generation 3 is goated with the sauce.
Generation 3 is goated with the sauce.
2024
Incredible execution of a what a "live service" video game should look like. As a primarily single player enjoyer, this went under the radar until everyone decided to bite the bullet. Ten hours in and I'm glad we did.
Really love the flexible drop in and out multiplayer. Progression is not locked behind any paywall or aggressive microtransactions. Nothing I would reccomend by yourself, but if it's taken multiple friend groups over it's done its job.
Love to see this game succeed over it's more expensive and AAA counterparts. It has a solid vision of what it want's to be and deserves all the hype.
Really love the flexible drop in and out multiplayer. Progression is not locked behind any paywall or aggressive microtransactions. Nothing I would reccomend by yourself, but if it's taken multiple friend groups over it's done its job.
Love to see this game succeed over it's more expensive and AAA counterparts. It has a solid vision of what it want's to be and deserves all the hype.
1994
My favorite SNES game and peak 2D Metroid. While all the others are amazing in their own way, Super is the definitive Metroid game. Quintessential to the platform and while it can feel a little clunky, you fall into atmosphere and get absorbed by the perfectly eerie OST. Another timeless classic.
An all time great and must play. Best graphics and soundtrack on PS1. So legendary that it established half of the "Metroidvania" name.
How was I suppose to know Kaze would be "narratively" killed off if he wasn't A rank support? Even in casual mode?! Of course I had him at B.
Baffling. Final battle was ass so I never finished it.
Baffling. Final battle was ass so I never finished it.