6. Generation VII (Sun/Moon/Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon)
The Best Pokemon Generations
Generation VII shares a similar story to generation V in that it is also the second main series Pokemon game on its respective system. However, to compensate, Pokemon Sun and Moon go further to separate themselves from what preceded it. A problem with the Pokemon series is that it doesn’t take many risks – nor should it, seeing how well each new entry sells. As a result, innovations to the series are taken in baby-steps. Sun and Moon are different. They implemented a bunch of new and unique ideas, making them exciting regardless of being on the same system as their predecessors.
It’s the break in formula that is central to the importance of Sun and Moon. For the first time in the series, there are no longer eight gym leaders that you have to defeat. This system was replaced with the island challenge, where each trial could task you with several different objectives, such as finding a designated item or defeating a totem Pokemon. SOS battles, however, were not a fun improvement. Because wild Pokemon can call a buddy to join them before you can take your attack, you can end up being stuck in a frustrating loop for quite a while.
