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mason385 January 3rd, 2014 1:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Black Ninetales (Post 8018739)
Generation III
Generation IV
Generation VI
Generation II
Generation V
Generation I

Honestly I absolutely love everything and everything (and did I mention everything?) about both Hoenn and Sinnoh. Hoenn is just my all time favorite region. The Johto remakes were awesome, which gave Generation IV a bonus on the list. Generation VI so far is looking amazing, and if those expected R/S/E remakes come out, that'll be enough to send it to the top of the list. Nothing really grabbed my love in Generation II and Generation I. Let's face it, nobody REALLY liked Generation V. (emphasis on really) for... well only a few reasons to be honest. (mostly because the new Pokémon aren't exactly the best... take Trubbish. It's rubbish in more ways than one.) I'll just stop there.

Yeah I'm trying so hard to enjoy Gen V games, but I can't. I just can't get into the game like I'm having more fun with this playthrough than my last but I still feel like it doesn't compare to any other pokemon game.

Evening January 3rd, 2014 4:02 PM

Rankings in my opinion:

Generation III
Generation IV
Generation VI
Generation I
Generation II
Generation V

I love every generation, but Black and White was just.. boring when you finish the fourth gym, the post-game is great though.

Alfabusa January 3rd, 2014 5:40 PM

Gen 3
Gen 2
Gen 6
Gen 1
Gen 5
Gen 4


Albeit I did grow up with gen 1, 2 and 3, I really really like this new gen even if it doesn't have that many Pokémon. It was hard deciding if I liked Gen 2 or 3 more though, because I think they both have really cool Pokémon and their respective games really brought something to the table.
Gen 4 I never liked, too many legendaries and many of the designs are pretty meh. Gen 5 I first didn't like, but I've started to get into it more. It has some of the worst designs and most unappealing Pokémon in any of the gens ever IMO, but I have to say that Oshawott is adorable and the legendaries of gen 5 are REALLY cool.. except the genie trio, ugh.
Gen 1 is okay, but it has become pretty stale over the years. Still, they are the original 151, so can't ever go wrong with em.

Gulpin January 3rd, 2014 7:52 PM

Gen III > Gen VI > Gen II > Gen I > Gen V > Gen IV

Since we're talking generations, I'm trying to include the remakes as well in my ranking.
Generation three tops the list because Hoenn is my favorite region, and because FRLG are great remakes. Also, the Pokemon introduced in this generation are collectively my favorite. Generation six is next for me. I absolutely love X and Y. The new Pokemon, though few, are high in quality when compared to Gen V, and I honestly can't think of one that I don't like and can't wait to use. Also, the Pokedex in these games seems perfect. It is great having access to older Pokemon that seem almost new when rendered in 3D. Also, Gen VI is also this high because I have high hopes for whatever will come next in this generation! Generation two is my third favorite, because I love Johto and post game Kanto. I enjoy the original GSC more than HGSS because they have higher replay value for me. The levels in the originals don't force me to spend half of my time grinding for Red. Next is Gen I, mainly because RBY are easy and fun to do a quick challenge in, and because it definitely outshines Gen IV and V. Gen V comes next for me. While I enjoy Unova for the most part, it is far to linear to be a realistic and fun region to play in. Although the story in the Unova games is outstanding and fresh, the new Pokemon this generation are just lackluster compared to the Gen VI Pokemon. Sadly, the excess of options in B2/W2 was just too much for me. Gen IV sadly comes in last. While I love Sinnoh, and all of the new Pokemon it offered, these games are just so difficult to play essentially because of the speed. Also, while I love the freshness brought to Johto by HGSS, I still enjoy the originals far better.

mason385 January 5th, 2014 6:33 AM

As I have gotton farther in my second White playthrough I have found myself enjoying it a little bit more. So maybe gen V isn't as bad as I thought :p

Pendraflare January 5th, 2014 6:56 AM

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Originally Posted by mason385 (Post 8023934)
As I have gotton farther in my second White playthrough I have found myself enjoying it a little bit more. So maybe gen V isn't as bad as I thought :p

It gets worth going through to the end. If there is anything to like BW for, it's the final battles with N and Ghetsis, definitely. But let me ask you this: are you finding it too easy currently? Because some people claim BW are the easiest games yet (either them, their sequels or XY), i've never agreed on that personally.

I need to make my listing here, i'm way overdue for that but haven't really thought about it V_V

King Tetiro January 5th, 2014 7:02 AM

I never played Gen 3 or 4 so I can't comment or rank them. So I will rank the others

1st Place : Gen 2 : This for me was the perfect pokemon. It had plenty to do, challenging opponents, a continuation on Kanto as well as giving the other pokemon types a gym. It did everything right.

2nd Place : Gen 6 : I always said I'd return to the series fully once they went 3D. The sheer success of this gen is why. I always knew it would work well

3rd Place : Gen 1 : It was a good game, just not as memorable as Gen 1 or Gen 6

4th Place : Gen 5 : Out of the gens I have played, this one felt the weakest. It wasn't just one thing. It was the whole design. If you look over the generations, you notice that the designs got weirder, wackier and then just over-the-top.

pokemasta92 January 5th, 2014 2:33 PM

Much too lazy at the moment to discuss why, but this is my ranking:

1. Generation III
2. Generation II
3. Generation I
4. Generation VI
5. Generation V
6. Generation IV

mason385 January 6th, 2014 9:10 AM

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Originally Posted by King Tetiro (Post 8023978)
I never played Gen 3 or 4 so I can't comment or rank them. So I will rank the others

How come you never played gen 3 or 4?

TwerkingDiglett January 6th, 2014 11:04 AM

1st. Generation 4: OMG SO MUCH NOSTALGIA!! This was the first pokemon game I played, it was fun, it was easy, and it had some great pokemon.
2nd. Generation 3: Two words. Mud. Kip.
3rd. Generation 6: Mahhh Kelfki bring all da boyz to da yard, and dere liek, so oppp.
4th. Generation 1: Best starters of all time.
5th. Generation 2: Never was a big fan of gen 2, although the remake for the DS was pretty good.
Last. Generation 5: Utter complete ****, worst generation by far. All the pokemon were mostly terrible, and dont get me started on ****ing Trubbish and Stunfisk.

Cura January 6th, 2014 12:42 PM

1] Hoenn [Gen III]: I loved this region, the gameplay. It was the start of a beginning for all of pokemon, introduced improved stats, natures, secret bases, and because I had two GBAs; I could link-cable from FireRed to Sapphire. It was great. :D

2] Sinnoh [Gen IV]: Wow, its been sometime since playing these games, I loved them so much though. Expanded gameplay, the introduction of 3D/2D graphic planes, just showing you how the team at Game Freak are really trying to advance the game's dynamics. Plus, Platinum's music track was some of the best, other than Hoenn's trumpets of the elite four.

3] Kanto [Gen I]: Oh, where it all began. Generation I is my third due it is loving retro era gaming. It never gets old for me, it is still fun to play on GameBoy, GBC, and Emulator. Pikachu, LV 100 FOLLOWER!

4] Johto [Gen II]: I guess its mostly like Generation I, Johto was in my views, an expanded version of Red, Blue, Green, and Yellow. It really enjoy it though, again new dynamics and such. Its music was fun, the storyline was great.

5] Kalos [Gen VI]: I don't know, the story is fine, music is great, but like this and Generation V, the games just don't stick as well. No disrespecting it, Kalos felt like a mix of regions than its own game. It was actually a large mix of regions and cultures.

6] Unova [Gen V]: I have no idea what to say about Unova. It felt more-less like a time-killer til Pokemon X and Y; Black and White were truly strange entries in the series. Black 2 and White 2 were more solid entries in the series, I guess they wanted to redeem themselves.

Magikarp From Hell January 7th, 2014 8:27 AM

Based on Pokémon design, not on the gameplay which would be stupid. You can't compare a gbc game with a 3ds one. So here it goes:

1. Generation I
2. Generation II
3. Generation III
4. Generation VI
5. Generation V
6. Generation IV

I liked the first 3 and the 6th almost equally, 5 was okay and 4 looked really bad imo.

WishCookie January 7th, 2014 9:00 AM

Gen I
Gen III
Gen II
Gen IV
Gen VI
Gen V

Talon January 7th, 2014 10:21 AM

Based on Pokemon Design:
Gen I
Gen III
Gen VI
Gen IV
Gen II
Gen V

Based on Gameplay:
Gen III
Gen IV
Gen I
Gen V
Gen II
Haven't played X/Y yet, so I don't what the games are like.

Sopheria January 7th, 2014 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by CureYoshiDarkness (Post 8026374)

6] Unova [Gen V]: I have no idea what to say about Unova. It felt more-less like a time-killer til Pokemon X and Y; Black and White were truly strange entries in the series. Black 2 and White 2 were more solid entries in the series, I guess they wanted to redeem themselves.

This. I have no idea what it is, but I totally feel the same way. Unova seems really...dark to me, for some reason. Still, it had some really great Pokemon, and it introduced some really great features like rotation battles and hidden abilities.

Sheep January 7th, 2014 5:57 PM

1) Gen III
2) Gen V
3) Gen II
4) Gen VI
5) Gen I
6) Gen IV

My personal preference. I was absolutely obsessed with the 4th gen games but for some reason looking back it never struck me as anything too special compared to other generations. The third is my top because I loved the new Pokemon and spent hundreds of hours playing alongside my best friend in school.

Golden Warrior January 7th, 2014 7:50 PM

Well, in my experience, the first 3 were the best, but I really like the new one, hrm... They're all great so I'll just organize like so:

1. Gen 3
2. Gen 6
3. Gen 1
4. Gen 5
5. Gen 4
6. Gen 2

mason385 January 9th, 2014 7:37 AM

Looking back at all of the gen's, they have all added great aspects to the Pokemon series. Adding New Pokemon, New Types, New Moves, New Abilities, New Graphics, and a new expirence for each new generation

dirkac January 9th, 2014 9:33 AM

Well...

1. Gen IV
It has Sinnoh. 'Nuff said.
But, well, I love everything from it, except the Chimchar line, I love every single one of the Pokémon introduced here, too :3
The story was the best ever, the music is untoppable, and everything is infinitely above perfect :D

2. Gen III
It introduced Surskit.
Hoenn is awesome.
Music is awesome.
Everything is awesome :D

3. Gen VI
So. Much. Prettyfullness.
I love it all, it's so beautifull ^_^

4. Gen V
Yeah, no.
I love the Pokémon, but the Region and Music were kinda lacking.

5. Gen II
Bad levelling is bad.

6. Gen I
no

DowntownDumpling January 11th, 2014 7:01 PM

From the top down (no pun intended):

Gen III - Great music; great art style; great post-game; one of the only stories that actually felt like it mattered.
Gen II - Admittedly, mostly nostalgia, but overall I find Johto to be laid out very well, and the music is among the best I've heard in 8-bit. Also, Kanto, but it felt like you had free reign of the place.
Gen IV - Great, huge region; great music; mediocre story; mostly favorable Pokemon but a few that felt redundant or forced.
Gen V - Great story; great villains; good music; decent Pokemon (I especially like that they were all new until post-game); nice visual style in different seasons; very lacking and unfinished-feeling post-game.
Gen VI - Kinda forgettable, but nice 3D graphics and great music.
Gen I - Glitches and poorly-thought-out design; uncreative creatures.


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