The Pokemon series is currently attracting attention with the announcement of a new anime series with a new main character, but have you ever played the original Pokemon series? The Pokemon series is also famous as an anime series, but it was originally a Game Boy software released in Japan, and it was animated after the game series became an explosive hit. Basically, the Pokemon series is released as a game version first, and then the TV version is usually broadcast, so if you want to get the flow, the quickest way is to start with the game version. It can be said that the anime version and the game version are one and the same. So, this time I would like to summarize the history of the original game series, which can be said to be the most important element of this Pokemon series. There are many connections with the anime version, so if you are interested in the anime Pokemon series, please check it out.
Pokémon Red and Green
This is the first game in the series. Initially, this game did not record very good sales, but thanks to the communication function that was not available in previous games, the ability to exchange Pokémon with each other and the attractive designs of the wide variety of Pokémon that appear in this game, its popularity spread mainly through word of mouth and it has grown into a big title that represents the Game Boy.
Pokémon Blue
The Pokémon series has expanded overseas due to its popularity in Japan, but in the United States it was released as Pokémon Red and Blue to match the colors of the flag. For that reason, the Blastoise on the package was chosen to match the blue color. It attracted attention as the third option in the Pokémon series that can be purchased in Japan after going through a special procedure.
Pokémon Pikachu
As soon as the anime version was broadcast and Pikachu's popularity increased, "Pokémon Pikachu" was released. This is the only Pokémon in the series that is not a legendary Pokémon or one of the starter Pokémon, which shows the uniqueness of Pikachu.
Pokémon Gold and Silver
"Pokémon Gold and Silver" was released as the second generation of the Pokémon series. This work was decided to be produced in a hurry due to the popularity of the previous work, and due to a combination of various reasons, it took some time for the title to be released. Therefore, the length of time that fans waited for Pokemon Gold and Silver at that time was incredible, and many fans must have felt itchy until it was released.
Pokemon Crystal
This is a minor change work of "Pokemon Gold and Silver". It is a work that established the culture of developing minor change series in the Pokemon series, and passed the sash to many later minor change works.
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire
This is the third generation of the Pokémon series, released on the Game Boy Advance. This work added various battle systems such as double battles and characteristics, making Pokémon battles more interesting. Even today, the battles of the Pokémon series are so well-made that a world championship was held yesterday, and it can be said that this work solidified Pokémon's position as a world-class battle game.
Pokémon Emerald
This is a minor change version of "Pokémon Ruby Sapphire". The Battle Factory has been added, allowing you to enjoy battles alone, allowing you to enjoy the battles even more deeply. The Battle Factory in this game requires you to overcome a considerable level of difficulty to clear, and it is a large-scale project that cannot be completed without spending a huge amount of time.
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen
This is the first remake of the Pokémon series. The well-received first game has been remade so that it can be played on the Gate Game Boy Advance, and it has provided the charm of the original Pokémon series not only to players who have enjoyed the original, but also to new generations of Pokémon fans who are playing the original for the first time.
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl
This is the fourth installment in the Pokémon series, released for the Nintendo DS. It is a work that makes use of the two screens of the Nintendo DS, and you can enjoy the unprecedented operation of the Pokétch using a stylus. On the other hand, the movement is somewhat slow and there are noticeable bugs, so it is a work that has received mixed reviews in terms of its completeness.
Pokémon Platinum
This work was released as a minor change to "Pokémon Diamond and Pearl." As with "Pokémon Emerald," battle facilities appear, but the difficulty of the Nejiki that appears here is threatening, and even today, YouTube broadcasts aimed at clearing this Nejiki attract hundreds of thousands of viewers, making this a Pokémon series that has been enjoyed for a long time.
Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver
This is a remake of "Pokémon Gold and Silver." This work is said to be the best remake work, and while faithfully recreating the fun parts of the original "Pokémon Gold and Silver," it is a work that thoroughly tackles new functions and expressions that are possible only because it is a DS.
Pokémon Black and White
This is also the fifth generation of the Pokémon series, released on the DS. It is the first work in the series to have a story set in a rural area with an overseas motif, and it is a work that stands out for its rather challenging expressions and Pokémon designs. The story itself also contains a social message, making it a somewhat adult work.
Pokémon Black 2 and White 2
This is a minor change version of "Pokémon Black and White". This is the first minor change version to be released in two versions, and the title has a numbering system that has never been used before. Since it is a fairly challenging series, opinions are still divided, but it is still highly rated as it is the last series in which the Pokémon depicted in the series play an active role.
Pokémon XY
This is the sixth generation of the Pokémon series, released on the Nintendo 3DS. It is the first main Pokémon game to feature Pokémon in 3D graphics, allowing you to enjoy more realistic battle scenes than ever before.
Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
This is a remake of "Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire." Although it is a remake, it is a work that is full of new stories and unique systems, and is essentially positioned as a new work. Since there are many developments that deviate quite a bit from the original, it is a work that has been criticized by fans who wanted to enjoy a remake of the original in their lives, but it has been praised for its innovative story development that was not seen before, new battles, and other features.
Pokémon Sun and Moon
This is the seventh generation of the Pokémon series, which was also released on the 3DS. A new battle function has been added that allows you to use powerful moves like special moves called Z-moves, making it possible to enjoy more complex tactics. The Pokémon that appear are also quite challenging in design, with Pokémon called Ultra Beasts appearing that do not look like Pokémon.
Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
This is a minor change version of Pokémon Sun and Moon. Unlike Pokémon XY, which did not have a minor change version, Pokémon Sun and Moon has been successfully changed. Enemy characters that have appeared so far have reappeared, you can meet many legendary Pokémon, and there are many developments that fans who have enjoyed the series so far can enjoy even more.
Pokémon Sword and Shield
This is the 8th generation of the Pokémon series, released on the Nintendo Switch. This work was an explosive hit, as it was released on the Nintendo Switch, a hardware that was a huge hit worldwide. In terms of battle functions, the game also features many dynamic battle scenes, such as the addition of Dynamax, which allows Pokémon to temporarily grow giant.
Pokemon Legends Arceus
Although it is a main part of the Pokemon series, it is a challenging work that has made major changes to the previous battle system and the defense system. Although it is not an open world, the high degree of freedom that allows you to seamlessly move around the Jade Region and freely catch a large number of Pokemon has made it popular.
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
This is a remake of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. Although it is a remake, it is different from previous versions in that it is a remaster of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, with almost all of it remade for the Nintendo Switch. Since no new elements were added at all, it has received harsh criticism from some fans.
Pokémon Scarlet Violet
This is the latest work in the Pokémon series currently on sale. It is the first work in the series to introduce an open world, and it has a high degree of freedom that is incomparable to previous works. The characters that appear are also popular, and it is currently updating explosive sales following "Pokémon Sword Shield".
Summary
What did you think? This time, we introduced the history of the original Pokémon series and its appeal to all the fans of the anime Pokémon series. The Pokémon series is a series in which the anime series and the game series are developed in one body, so if you are a fan who is addicted to the anime, please enjoy the game as well.
