A twist! My favorite game isn't main series! Explorer's of Sky is the definitive Pokemon Mystery Dungeon game. This game blends fun challenging gameplay with an incredible storyline. The story is charming while also taking itself seriously. It has surprisnlgy deep themes surrounding the future, a person's identity, and community. I definietly cried by the end. The presentation of this game is also top tier. I love the sprite work and the incriedble OST. The OST ranges from upbeat adventuring, to deslote, to epic. Explorer's of Sky is one of the few games I can put hours into without even noticing. It's an incredible game that I recommend to all Pokemon fans. I was Vulpix and my partner was Riolu :) |
Generation two has a very special place in my heart. It was not my first generation, or even the first game I beat, but it was the generation I came back to the most as a kid. Crystal, in particular, has probably my favorite aesthetic. I LOVE the animations and the sprite work in this game, as well as its colorful, alberit limited, pallet. It's got a nostalgic charm that's hard to replicate. I've come back to this game as a child, teenager, and now an adult. It's not a perfect adventure, but it's the Pokemon game that comes to mind first when I'm thinking favorites. |
Pokemon Prism is a rom hack of Pokemon Crystal version. It was a lofty project by Rainbowdevs, and was, unfortunatly, shut down by Nintendo before it could be officially released. Thankfully, the patch was instantly leaked online and became playable to the public shortly thereafter. Prism is an incredibly fun Pokemon experience. It is multi-regional with new types, Pokemon from later generations (with fully animated sprites), dungeons where you can play as your Pokemon, side scrolling sections, and more! Unfortunatly, Nintendo's cease and desist means the game was never truly completed. Thankfully, a dedicated userbase has continued to keep Prism alive. r/pokemonprism subreddit. |
Pokemon Crystal Clear is yet another Crystal Rom Hack, this time by ShockSLayer. Crystal Clear is the closest thing I've found to an open world Pokemon adventure. (Well, before Legends Arceus and Gen 9 anyway). Crystal Clear allows the player to begin their adventure in either Johto or Kanto. Gyms can be challenged in any order, and enemies scale depending on how many badges you have. All Pokemon are avilable for capture in the wild, including starters. It was a really fun take on a classic! Here is a link to the subreddit |