>>39615222I mean, yes. There's a reason the PMD games are some of the most universally liked on /tg/.
Even the people for who it's just not their thing still don't tend to harbor them any ill will. They're just overall good stuff (though fuck gates).
Personally, for objectively good pokemon games I'd also add the two PTCG-GB games as well. Gameplay is better than RBY desu (if you know how to deckbuild), story is about on par, no bugs, the sequel has some boss fights that are actually difficult because of rocket bosses cheaty house rules, pioneered the idea of second region, the battle tower, and player fashion customization (in the form of coins) and female character.
They also did character portrait facial expressions for challenge, win, and loss, which the main series didn't have until the transition to 3D. Kind wish they'd kept going with them. The online thing exits, but there's no story, and it's trying to force you into paying with stingy card acquisition., also current meta is trash.
Also maybe Snap! ? I don't think I've ever heard it badmouthed either.
Rule of thumb, if the game isn't made by gamefreak, and its not pure brand recognition cashgrab like mobileshit, typing tutors, or skinned puzzle games, 7 times out of 10 it's seen as one of the better games in the whole franchise.
