5 best Pokemon games to play in 2022
It's fairly amusing to consider that the one video game franchise that can stand toe-to-toe with countless blockbuster multi-platform franchises like GTA and COD is none other than Pokemon, a series exclusive to a single platform, Nintendo. The cultural phenomenon is still alive since its inception of the Game Boy in the late 90s. Coupled with the iconic anime and manga, the series has since captured the hearts of fans around the world, both kids and adults alike.
With the upcoming 9th Generation of new monster-taming goodness with Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, a trip down memory lane is in order to relive the franchise's legacy, especially for newcomers who wish to experience what all the fuss is about before diving into the upcoming Nintendo Switch games. This article will take a look at the 5 greatest games from Nintendo's most popular IP.
The 4th Gen installments Diamond & Pearl for the Nintendo DS made some solid improvements over the previous entries. Released in 2008 for the Nintendo DS, Platinum is the standard third edition that usually follows the duology releases. Set in the Sinnoh region, it enhances the Diamond/Platinum plot about the protagonist facing off against the villainous Team Galactic.
Fortunately, the standard gameplay of traveling the world, making new friends and enemies and catching various monsters is retained. However, this entry is the first to include the Physical/Special split of moves, adding further depth to the turn-based battle system. It also introduces the Distortion World, a new level with new puzzle mechanics. It also revolves around the game's mascot, the Ghost/Dragon type Giratina. While the Diamond/Pearl remakes on Nintendo Switch are a thing, they don't offer the balance tweaks that
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