"After three years, we're finally getting a new Pokémon RPG in ."
"The Switch and Switch 2 game promises a distinct, real-time battle system that's a big departure from most of the series' turn-based roots."
"But before we jump into this new, subversive adventure, let's look back at all the games that got us here."
"What better time to revisit the best and worst Pokémon games than right before a new one enters the arena? Here's our ranking of the mainline Pokémon RPGs, within which I'm sure you will find nothing objectionable."
After three years without a mainline release, a new Pokémon RPG arrives on Switch and Switch 2. The game introduces a distinct, real-time battle system that departs from the series' traditional turn-based mechanics. Fans are encouraged to revisit the franchise's history and reassess past entries to contextualize this change. A ranking of the mainline Pokémon RPGs evaluates the best and worst titles and traces how earlier games shaped expectations. The retrospective balances nostalgia and critique while acknowledging the series' evolution and the potential subversion represented by real-time battles.
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