>>43538047Gen 1 and 2 is DM; The final fight is even a protagonist VS protagonist battle.
Gen 3 is GX; The Next Generstion/ Generation neXt
Gen 4 is 5D’s; Tone shift, end of the first era, competitive scene blew up, Phy/Sp Split = Synchros introduced
Gen 5 is Zexal; Self-contained soft reboot , more big gameplay changes and additions, major parallels to the first generation
Gen 6 is Arc-V; Renaissance of the respective franchises. Huge gameplay changes and additions that shaked up both the franchise and the formula. Nostalgia shilling begins. However both ended on rushed and disappointing notes.
Gen 7 is Vrains; Complete change to the established formula and gameplay. Previous methods are made obsolete.
Gen 8 is Sevens; Back to the basics but also major shifts in the gameplay formula. Clash between fans and devs over some choices with the franchise
