>>54459645agreed. Each generation brings something unique and valuable to the table.
>Gen 1 Started it all. The pure essence of the franchise. Least linear of all the games
>Gen 22 regions, polished mechanics from gen 1. Comfiest games
>Gen 3Interesting plot, diverse pokemon, including early game, cool legendries, soulful gba sounds and aesthetics, battle frontier
>Gen 4Improvements to older, neglected mons. wide range of Poketch features. GTS, Best Contests, Battle frontier
>Gen 5Sneaky good exploration, most interesting plot, hefty post game, pwt, dream world, hidden abilitis
>Gen 6Pss, optional EXP share, accessible competivie play, Megas
>Gen 7Z moves, new take on gym challenge, Ultra Beasts, Totems
>Gen 8Dynamax. Competitive very accessible now, DLC support
>Gen 9interesting, unique setting, cool battle gimic, improved DLC
