Favourite Pokemon Game

[SSJ2]

Might as well remake this in 2023 in case anyone has changed their opinions. I can't decide between HG/SS and Platinum.

 

[Красный Мистик]

In terms of original games (no remake or third version) I'd say Black 2 and White 2. While I haven't finished it yet, I can appreciate the improvements on BW, and the post game is very extensive.

Third versions: Platinum is the best, hands down. It renders Diamond and Pearl completely obsolete.

Including remakes: HeartGold and SoulSilver, to me, are the best Pokémon games period. Gen 4 graphics, music and mechanics but with Gen 2 story and setting.

Overall HG/SS > Platinum > Black 2 White 2 > Emerald >> all

 

[Yoshi]

That’s funny, because I can’t decide between FR/LG and Emerald.

 

[Warmmedown]

Crystal

 

[Sovran Nila]

1) Emerald
2) Crystal

 

[Southern Gothic]

1) Yellow
2) HeartGold
3) Emerald

 

[Kyo]

I've come to realize that every single Pokemon game has some facet to it that I really dislike that another game(s) typically lacks, and that's made this question harder and harder over the years.

I agree with the general consensus that the best few are BW, BW2, HGSS, Platinum, and Emerald, but beyond that it's hard to say.

 

[Yoshi]

I've come to realize that every single Pokemon game has some facet to it that I really dislike that another game(s) typically lacks, and that's made this question harder and harder over the years.

I agree with the general consensus that the best few are BW, BW2, HGSS, Platinum, and Emerald, but beyond that it's hard to say.

I agree. I tend to like Gold and Silver better than Crystal now for example, because they focus on Generation 1 Pokemon more than Crystal does, I like Mareep better than Phanpy and Teddiursa now, etc.

 

[Papasmurf]

I agree. I tend to like Gold and Silver better than Crystal now for example, because they focus on Generation 1 Pokemon more than Crystal does, I like Mareep better than Phanpy and Teddiursa now, etc.

The overt focus on Gen 1 Pokemon was the Johto games' biggest flaw other than the terrible level curve. Johto Pokemon have the least presence out of all the first 4 generations, Hoenn and Sinnoh Pokemon got way better treatment esp with Platinum's expanded Sinnoh dex and ORAS' Megas.

 

[Papasmurf]

Hell even in Gold/Silver's opening the only damn Johto Pokemon are the starters lmao, and Charizard finished it off

 

[Yoshi]

When you consider that Gold and Silver is like a dump game for the Pokemon that didn't make it into Red and Blue though, it makes sense. LOL.

 

[Papasmurf]

There are Pokemon like that in all generations. Hell, Rhydon was the first Pokemon ever conceived, that's why the default sprite for Pokemon looks like him.

 

[Papasmurf]

Plus it's pretty disgusting to not see Falkner use Hoothoot/Noctowl instead of Pidgey/Pidgeotto, Bugsy only use Metapod, Kakuna and Scyther and Morty only use the Gastly line when there's a damn Johto Ghost Pokemon in the goddamn dex (Misdreavus). Pokemon Special remedied this by having Falkner own a Noctowl and Skarmory, Bugsy own a Heracross and Morty a Misdreavus.