Catch, train, trade: since Red and Blue, Pokémon has been the best-selling RPG phenomenon in handheld history. RomWize re-ranks the best entries by its re-evaluated scores, each with its current score, its versions, their rarity and their collector value.
"Pokémon X/Y on 3DS inaugurates the franchise's 3D polygon visuals and France-inspired Kalos. Mega-Evolutions, trainer customisation and Wonder Trade. A major visual turning point for the franchise."
"Pokémon X/Y on 3DS inaugurates the franchise's 3D polygon visuals and France-inspired Kalos. Mega-Evolutions, trainer customisation and Wonder Trade. A major visual turning point for the franchise."
"The shift to a semi-open structure genuinely reinvigorates the Pokémon loop. Lobbing a ball to catch or trigger a battle in real time still feels thrilling, even if the visuals look rough. Hisui has a rugged, lovable charm that sets it apart from the mainline games."
"Tetris Attack reskinned in Pokémon colours, which is not a bad idea at all. Block-swapping mechanics of dizzying speed, trainers as opponents, rich solo modes and catchy soundtracks. An excellent puzzler, sometimes underrated because of its licence."
"The Korean release of Pokemon Eun, the second generation fully localized. Day and night cycle, egg breeding, a hundred fresh species and a Kanto return after Johto. An absolute portable benchmark for Nintendo, smooth, generous and unforgettable."
"The Korean release of Pokemon Geum, the second generation fully localized. Day and night cycle, egg breeding, a hundred fresh species and a Kanto return after Johto. An absolute portable benchmark for Nintendo, smooth, generous and unforgettable."
"Japanese Pokémon Red, mother of all Pokémon. 151 creatures to catch, evolve, trade, battle. Turn-based combat, mature writing for Game Boy, smart map economy. The Red/Green/Blue cartridges launched a global tidal wave. Essential, the starting point of a legend."
"Japanese Pokémon Blue, originally distributed via CoroCoro magazine subscription. Slightly different roster from other Japanese versions (Aka/Midori), rarer Pokémon. Later put on regular sale. For Pokémon collectors, otherwise Aka or Midori cover the essentials. A historical Japanese niche."
"Pokémon Sun/Moon on 3DS, new Alola region inspired by Hawaii. Island trials replace Gyms, Z-Moves and Alola Pokémon. Richer storytelling than ever. One of the best Pokémon games."
"Pokémon Sun/Moon on 3DS, new Alola region inspired by Hawaii. Island trials replace Gyms, Z-Moves and Alola Pokémon. Richer storytelling than ever. One of the best Pokémon games."
