Top 10 Pokemon Games

10. Pokemon Ranger: Shadows of Almia/Guardian Signs


I'm technically combining two games into one here, but the games are essentially the same game with a different storyline and Pokemon. Also, I like them both enough that I can't decide which one to pick. Anyhow, these are both excellent spin-off games. I like the mechanics, the plot, and the characters. It's a fun break from catching them all, to say the least.







9. Pokemon Battle Revolution

Oh yes. While I loved Pokemon Stadium, the game was just a tad slow and a bit outdated, as it could only use 1st Generation Pokemon. However, this game brought 3D Pokemon Battling to new heights. Allowing you to fight other Pokemon or your friends with your own Pokemon from your games, this game is incredible. It has amazing 3D graphics, wonderful animations, and while it lacks a plot or mini-games (shout-out to Stadium), the graphics and gameplay will be more than enough to compensate.










8. Pokemon HeartGold/SoulSilver Version



HeartGold and SoulSilver are excellent remakes of what many consider to be the best generation of Pokemon. Personally, I've never been a huge fan of Gen 2, but I do enjoy the remakes quite a bit. With Gen 4 mechanics and graphics, Gen 2 gets that much better. It's not enough to be my favorite, but it's still WAY better than Black and White.

7. Pokemon Fire Red/Leaf Green Version

Now here's a remake that turned out to be a pretty sweet game (and started the trend of Pokemon remakes). Kanto, the first region--though not my favorite region--was a nice place once you got past Mt. Moon and Diglett Cave, and the graphics were a nice update from the old black and white colors in Red and Blue. Plus, who doesn't love a game with Charizard on the cover? All in all, a quite suitable remake.









6. Pokemon Diamond/Pearl Version

Oh yes. I loved the Sinnoh Region, and while these games don't quite measure up to the glory of Platinum, it opened our eyes to the fourth (and one of the best) generation of Pokemon. This game had the most advanced graphics of Pokemon, along with some of the greatest Pokemon ever, legendary and starter alike. Combine this with an epic plot and even better gameplay than before, this makes one of the coolest Pokemon versions ever.







5. Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire Version

These remakes are incredible. All the people who hated on Gen III can eat their hearts out now. Take everything that was amazing about Hoenn, add gorgeous 3DS graphics, Mega-Evolution, updated mechanics, and expand the plot and character development, and you've got a near masterpiece on your hands.








4. Pokemon Colosseum/XD: Gales of Darkness


Now, while Pokemon Battle Revolution has slightly better graphics and runs more smoothly than this one, this game and its sequel actually have a story--and what a story it is. This time, you gotta catch 'em all, but not for your Pokedex. This time, it's to free them from Team Cipher, an evil organization that makes Pokemon more powerful by shutting the door to their heart, turning them into Shadow Pokemon. Dodgy premise notwithstanding, this game makes for an incredibly fun experience. You get to Snag them all, fight team Cipher, and wouldn't you know it, your two starters are Espeon and Umbreon. If that isn't enough to convince you, you're too hard to please.








3. Pokemon Explorers of Time/Darkness/Sky


Oh yes. Explorers of Time/Darkness/Sky. While I loved the old Red and Blue Rescue Team, this game surpasses it in every way. You're still the Pokemon and this game has a twice as epic and easier to follow storyline, amazing gameplay, better graphics, and just overall greatness. This game will make any Pokemon lover happy. This is one of the few games that will make me laugh out loud, cry, and feel in awe all within a few minutes of each other. I just love this game, and it is one of the best outside the typical RPG.




2. Pokemon Platinum Version

Aw yeah. This game retained all the glory of Diamond and Pearl--then added some of its own. With a new place called the Distortion World, where you discover Giratina's incredibly awesome true form as seen to the left, this game is as epic as it gets. This game has all the charm of the previous Sinnoh, but then added some, because this game added so much with its expansion that it gets twice as good. The story gets better, and the gameplay is so much better than before. Definitely one of the greatest games ever.




1. Pokemon Emerald Version

Emerald is literally the crowning jewel of Pokemon games. Call me nostalgia blind if you want, but I can't think of another remake that blew the first games so far out of the water (aside from Platinum). Improved graphics, story, and content make Ruby and Sapphire pale in comparison. This game has the best legendaries, the best starters, and quite a plethora of great regular Pokemon as well. Also, it has one of the coolest Pokemon ever on its cover. What more could you want? If that's not enough, after beating the Pokemon League, you get to explore several more amazing places and then finally meet the incredibly awesome Battle Frontier. This is the perfect Pokemon game and one of the greatest games of all time.