The Best Pokemon Games of the 21st Century

by Fox Van Allen, for Metacritic – August 4, 2016

The Pokemon franchise is white hot right now thanks to Pokemon Go. More than 75 million people are playing the game on their smartphones. That’s especially impressive when you consider that Go isn’t even close to being the best Pokemon game you can play.

Wondering which Pokemon game truly is the very best? Well, wonder no more. Here’s our ranking, based on our unique Metascores, of the best Pokemon games released since the turn of the century.

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70 Pokemon Battle Trozei

In this 2014 release, you are tasked with battling Pokemon via fast-paced puzzles. Lining up icons in matching groups clears them from your screen and damages the wild Pokemon you’re battling, making it easier to catch them.

“A strong match-three game for your 3DS, (Pokemon Battle Trozei!) may look pretty standard, but its faster pace and Pokemon-themed gameplay set it aside from the crowd.” —Peter Willington, Pocket Gamer UK

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