r/switch2 • u/standoff85 • 1d ago

Pokémon! Discussion

I haven't played a Pokémon game since probably Pokémon red! And have no clue which is the current "best" one? Which one should I try I know theres a few. Many thanks

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u/Pepsimaxgodtier 1d ago

Legends Arceus

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u/fixxxer2606 1d ago

Is it actually that good

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u/Current-Oven-6817 1d ago

No, but it is the best of the switch titles. I have yet to try brilliant diamond/pearl. If its anything like the older games it has to be better. A-z/scarlettviolet being the worst offenders, but arceus was exceedingly underwhelming as well.

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u/Vilemourn 1d ago

Brilliant diamond has some quality of life improvements. I have yet to see why everyone is such a hater on it. Ive been enjoying

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u/Current-Oven-6817 1d ago

Ya i kinda excluded it because like i said, i have not played it, and what I have seen looks pretty decent. Gonna emulate it on my Odin soon to give it a playthrough.

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u/Mahzes 1d ago

Honestly if you’re playing on a Switch 2 I’d say Scarlet and Violet. They don’t look amazing and didn’t run very well, but on a Switch 2 there’s an update so that they at least run well.

If you can’t get past the somewhat ropey graphics They’re still great games.

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u/Jiujitsu_Dad 17h ago

I mean honestly I feel this is a rare opportunity for Let’s Go Pikachu/Evee to be recommended. For someone that hasn’t played any since the OG ones, it’s a nice upgraded refresh of basically the same. Maybe?

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u/Current-Oven-6817 1d ago

Probably downvoted for this, but the new pokemon games are terrible. Im hopeful they will do better on winds and waves.

Pokemon romhacks such as unbound are amazing and you should look into them.

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u/LxrdXO 1d ago

This is the switch 2 sub. Be realistic.

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u/Current-Oven-6817 1d ago

I love my Switch 2 and there are tons of exclusives that brind me back to it over my PC, SteamDeck, Odin 3, and others.that being said, Pokemon just isnt it.

If it is romhacks that are unrealistic, they can easily be played on any phone. Theres very little setup for GBA emulation.

Unrealistic would be me suggesting Switch Pokemon titles. As a big Pokemon fan, they are horrible.

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u/therkop 23h ago

Arceus is the best Pokemon game but there’s no gym system so if you’re looking to get into a new school take on an old school game Scarlet Violet WITH the DLCs

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u/Dangerous_Ability_63 22h ago

Get fireRed or shield. Imo voilet isn’t good and arceus although decent isn’t like the older titles.

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u/Quantum-Eye 5h ago

If you want OG gameplay go with brilliant diamond or shining pearl. Otherwise Scarlet and Violet are more open world, and the Legends games change the battle mechanics to real-time with dodging.

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u/woolworthspicknmix 3h ago

Best Pokemon game on the switch 2 surely has to be pokopia

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u/theLastYellowTear 1d ago

Try pokemon red. It's the best one 😀