The massive size of the franchise makes it an intimidating series to get into, and poses difficulty in choosing a first game to play. From the anime series and the to the various spin-offs that have appeared over the course of the franchise, newcomers have a lot to parse. Nearly any of the videogames would make a fair starting point, but a specific pair arguably offers perfect choices for the game to start with.
The original titles on Game Boy were wildly successful, and the franchise's popularity has only grown over the years. Today, there are dozens of games to play, so many newcomers likely question exactly where they should begin. When starting out, it's probably best to avoid the spin-offs Games like are entertaining in their own right, but the core gameplay is different from what makes the main series so compelling. is about exploring a fantasy world populated with a plethora of mystical creatures, and the core entries nail this feeling best. Still, that leaves 32 games to choose the best game for beginners from.
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While the games (mostly) don't need to be played in any order for story reasons, those wanting to play the best game for beginners should consider starting with the older titles. Players could easily start with new entries, but returning to the old games after getting comfortable with 's open world will make those retro experiences a comparatively bumpy ride. The Game Boy Advance's are a great balance. Although players will find more streamlined mechanics in later entries, convey the charm of the original 151 monsters while being much smoother to play than the original .
As remakes of those two first games, starting with will also make later
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