
However, the story isn't as compelling as others in this list. This was also the first game that let you pet, feed, and bond with your Pokémon.

Not to mention, this was the first game to exchange sprite animations for 3D models in battles, which was super exciting. The semi-chibi look of the characters in the overworld gave the games a charming feel, as did the environments players got to explore. It also introduced more intense character customization allowing players to change their clothes and hairstyles for a unique look, which was something that became more important with global interactions. The games take place in the France-inspired Kalos region and brought 72 well-designed new Pokémon into our lives. It also introduced Mega Evolution, which is still popular in Pokémon GO regardless of it not having been in following games. This was done to make battling more balanced when it came to Dark and Dragon types. Gen VI wasn't only the first Pokémon game on 3DS, but it also introduced Fairy types and retroactively gave this typing to previously seen Pokémon like Clefairy and Jigglypuff. As such, the lack of popular characters from previous games initially made Gen V less appealing to many people. However, something that many fans didn't like was that Black and White only offered brand new Pokémon to capture until players unlocked the National Pokédex at the end of the campaign. Although unique, seasons have not appeared in any of the following Pokémon games. Perhaps the most compelling part was knowing that Team Plasma, the evil team you go up against, had an interesting cause that you couldn't completely disagree with.Īlthough we had seen the time mechanic before now, Gen V combined it with a brand new seasons mechanic that changes with each month, giving players different-looking environments to explore and different Pokémon to catch on a regular basis.

It also took place in a more city-like environment than previous games, giving it a somewhat gritty feel.

Gen V offered a slew of interesting new elements such as unique camera perspectives, new fighting sprite animations, and better 3D graphics than ever seen before in a core Pokémon RPG.
