Beingone of the highest-grossing video game franchises,Pokemonhas had an incredible resume of video games over the years.

It’s popular all across the age range of the general populous.

Pokemon XD: Gale of Darknessis one of the most popular side projects in the overarching series.

10 Pokemon Video Games That Are Pretty Much Perfect

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The game is one of the first 3D outings in the series, arriving on the always beloved Gamecube.

It’s a unique idea and are also very story-driven games.

However, unlike Disney, these remakes are typically really dang good.

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Given that, this was a monumental game and had a lot riding on its shoulders upon release.

The combination of the two franchises gameplay-wise worked very well.

Alongside this, the story was super compelling and engaging.

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It was very interesting andlooked at the world of Pokemon and the creatures themselves through a whole new lens.

The case of Generation 3 is the release ofPokemon Emeraldtwo years after the first two.

While the remakes enhance everything aboutPokemon Ruby and Sapphire,Pokemon Emeraldis the perfect edition of the two.

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While the remakes enhance everything aboutPokemon Ruby and Sapphire,Pokemon Emeraldis the perfect edition of the two.

Bringing the best ofPokemon Diamond and Pearltogether into one game, the third installment in Generation 4.

However,Pokemon Platinumdoes something pretty interesting in comparison to other games like this.

Pikachu, Prinplup, Charizard, and Meganium all collecting treasure from a green treasure chest in a piece of artwork for Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky

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Pokemon Platinumactually expands upon the story told inPokemon Diamond and Pearl.

The games are the first time the main series has had a direct sequel.

The beloved “N”, the major antagonist of the first game, comes back in the sequel.

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To this very day, it is considered the most enjoyable and funPokemongames one can play.

It’s safe to say that The Pokemon Company isn’t going to beatPokemon HeartGold and SoulSilveranytime soon.

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