~Ecruteak Shrine~

Generation 1: Red and Blue

Gen 1 is as notorious as it is beloved. It's barebones, it has some awful gameplay design choices, and it's extremely rough. However, that's why I love it. Before Pokémon was the multimedia giant it is now, it was a small team of college grads and young interns, just trying to make a game. Gen 1 was a passion project, and it shows. The charm and sense of adventure it has is unlike any in the rest of the series, and that alone is enough to make me like it. Sure, the graphics are limited, and there's tons of bugs, but the ambition and wonder these games have no doubt makes up for it.

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Generation 2: Gold and Silver

After the success of Gen 1, Gamefreak was determined to continue the series with an even bigger adventure. With 100 new Pokémon to catch, two new types, two regions to explore, and sixteen gym battles, Gen 2 are some of the biggest games in the series. While it suffers from many strange balancing choices, Gen 2's still my second favorite gen for a reason. It's region is filled with culture and style, and there's always something to do or somewhere to explore. Plus, it's development history absolutely fascinates me. Gen 2, for me at least, is always just a good time.

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Generation 3: Ruby and Sapphire

After the hype of Gen 1 and Gen 2 died down, and audiences started growing older, Gen 3 struggled to really find that same success when it first released. Nonetheless, they're great games, and the best of the Gameboy era. Gen 3 functions as a soft reboot of sorts, as a way to spice up the series.There's tons of new additions, like Pokémon abilities, double battles, and an attempt at a biger story. Pokémon designs are a bit more experimental, too. Unfortunately, a less-than-stellar lategame is a very notable flaw. I still love Gen 3 though, it's aesthetic is so nostalgic to me.

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Generation 4: Diamond and Pearl

Technically the first "3D" entry in the series, Gen 4 is a bit complicated. While I think they're a fun and creative set of games, they have some very heavy issues. The region is a hassle to get through, the Pokédex lacks variety, and the optimization is awful. Seriously, these games are slow. At the very least, most of these issues were remedied to some extent in Platinum. Even still, it's a shame the games had those issues in the first place, being clearly rushed. I still like Gen 4 though, it has some great designs, and an awesome soundtrack. It's flawed, but it's alright.

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Generation 5: Black and White

Gen 5 is another soft-reboot, notable for locking every past Pokémon behind the postgame, and forcing the player to use new Pokémon. To take advantage of this, Gen 5 has the largest amount of Pokémon introduced in a generation, and while the designs are pretty hit-or-miss, there's far more hits than misses. The region is fun to explore, the graphics are amazing, and the soundtrack is the best in the series. There's tons of passion put into these games, and it makes each playthrough a memorable one. It's my favorite generation, and the series' peak in my opinion.

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Welcome to the world of POKÉMON!

I got into Pokémon around late 2016, starting when I decided to play Pokémon Red on an emulator site back then. Ever since, I've loved this series, even through all it's ups and downs. I even got into competitive battling for a few years. While I may not be satisfied with the direction the series is going now, I'll always love Pokémon. It's a franchise that's given me ton of good memories, no matter what game it is, and that's why this shrine exists. Have fun, reading my ramblings about a children's game.

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