>>50851975Every “3D” game is a little different in what makes it special. Some examples:
X&Y: Hands down the best daily playing experience. The region is designed to be played daily in small sessions (like how the clothing shops are different every day). It has great music and an amazing legendary fight (such a smooth transition). Also, I believe the five friends story is full of great moments. It’s a game filled with love.
Sword and Shield base game: Most efficient play through. Can be done in a weekend if you limit your route battles. Level curve is lined up perfectly if you just play the story. Championship fight is kinda moving.
Sun and Moon: Hands down the best complete story in the franchise. If you don’t grind and just play the story, the level curve is solid. Extended cut scenes make it hard to replay. It truly feels like an adventure.
ORAS: Delta episode. I was fortunate enough to play ORAS long after release, so I never saw trailers or other spoilers. Playing it blind was mind blowing.
Black and White 1 and 2. Best played together. Interesting ideas. White got me back into Pokémon in 2020. I never finished it when it came out. Played a fresh save in 2020 and was somehow enthralled in the content. Lots of things to explore. This was also the first time I fought Cynthia (I wiped hard). I think many people (myself included) didn’t appreciate these games upon release. Playing them now, they are likely the best pixel art games.
I haven’t completed my play through of Heart Gold, so I’ll reserve judgment.
PLA: The best single player Pokémon game. The only game where you can catch the entire dex under one ID. You can fly and do Zelda style combat. You can see Pokémon of different sizes. 6 vs 8 battle and other lopsided battles. Crafting. Best shiny hunting game. Massive character customization. PLA is everything I dreamed of as a kid playing Pokémon Red and Ocarina of Time. Only downside is no multiplayer.
