<p>Mine is definitely second gen. It's got old school charm as well as revolutionary game mechanics (pokemon breeding, time-sensitive events, SHINIES!!!!). A close second are the first gen games purely due to the nostalgia.</p>
<p>Agreed. I think what made the 2nd generation so memorable was that it introduced “revolutionary mechanics” while maintaining the appeal of the 1st generation. New pokemon were added, but the total was still manageable, and many of the new pokemon had some appeal rather than just being clutter material. The side stories about the legendary pokemon were tangible and interesting, and perhaps best of all, the game contained both Kanto and Johto, appeasing the nostalgic factor and adding much more gameplay. </p>
<p>No questions asked, the 1st generation deserves credit as being the progenitor of the future generations. But, IMHO the 2nd generation adds on to the greatness of the 1st generation to surpass it.</p>
<p>Iunno. I liked the 2nd generation, but it didn’t have enough challenge. Lance’s highest-level monster Dragonite is only Lv. 50, which is a freaking pushover for Lv. 42+ Ice pokemon. Even though Red’s lineup is full of Lv. 70+ pokemon, it’s such a let-down that Pikachu is his “strongest”. One earthquake from a Lv. 69 Typhlosion and I wanted to throw my game away. I expected a hard battle, but instead found easy exp, a poorly operated lineup of pokemon and an amazingly bland second ending.</p>
<p>1st gen was by far the most classic, but it was too small. I liked 3rd gen (RSE), especially emerald because it mixes some of Ruby and Sapphire’s exclusive pokemon. I would improve it by adding a new continent, or engaging in a “mid-game” crisis after beating the Elite Four. I hate how Pokemon games virtually end after beating the Elite Four. Yellow, Blue, Red, Gold, Silver, Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Colloseum, Pearl and Diamond (the ones I’ve played) all follow the same basic path. The Elite Four aren’t hard to defeat and the very concept seems a bit outdated to me.</p>
<p>Sure, pokemon games added a bunch of new things, like breeding, PokeGears, PokeNavs, and other devices, but they all follow a path that’s usually only enjoyed by diehard fans or newbies. I’ve grown tired of the classic “start off with Lv. 5 Fire/Grass/Water pokemon, train and catch lots of pokemon, get 8 badges and beat the Elite Four” paradigm. I mean, I’d LOVE IT if Pokemon games didn’t have to all start with a young and seemingly attractive Ash look-alike. Just once, I wanna start off as like… a member of Team Rocket, even a nurse Jenny twin or a normal “enemy” trainer.</p>
<p>My limited experience with Pokemon games is that the key to winning is simply to press “A” repeatedly.</p>
<p>Third generation! Gotta love me some emerald.</p>
<p>2nd generation is classic (played a large part in my childhood). I also like the third generation as well. After these generations, I lost interest in Pokemon games because… it just wasn’t the same.</p>
<p>@HeWhoPwnz Couldn’t have said it better myself</p>
<p>@R3D3MPTION- ahh, you probably didn’t have Crystal Version. I don’t think anyone would consider the battle tower easy.</p>