Gen 1? Soulful passion project.
Gen 2? Soulful improvement with the tools to complete original author's vision.
Gen 3? Soulful new take on the series by a new director.
Diamond and Pearl? Absolute dogshit imitation of Gen 3 made worse in every way.
Platinum? Overrated garbage that tackles superficial changes without fixing the core issues with Gen 4's design.
Gen 5? Just dogshit plagiarizing Gen 3 again.
Gen 6? Just dogshit plagiarizing Gen 3 again.
Gen 7? Just dogshit plagiarizing Gen 3 again.
Gen 8? Just dogshit plagiarizing Gen 3 again.
Legends? Soulful new take on the franchise going back to its roots of exploration and wonder.