From CBR · Scott Baird · · 1m 50s
Pokémon Mainline Game Remakes Ranked
Pokémon remakes ranked from best to worst: FireRed & LeafGreen tops, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl lags.
In brief
Pokémon remakes ranked from best to worst: FireRed & LeafGreen tops, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl lags. Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen are the best remakes, offering improved gameplay and post-game content over newer titles. Originally reported by CBR.
Pokémon Remakes: The Evolution
Pokémon remakes have repeatedly raised the bar, improving upon the content of their original games.
Kanto Remakes: A Legacy
Game Freak waited a single console generation to start remaking its older Pokémon games, with Kanto being reborn on the Game Boy Advance.
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl: A Shadow
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl are a shadow of their source material with lazy character sprites and minimal content.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire: Unfinished
Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire are unfinished with missing Battle Frontier and a focus on Gen 3 Pokémon.
Let’s Go Pikachu & Eevee: Fresh Take
Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu & Eevee merged Pokémon Go mechanics with mainline gameplay for a nostalgic experience.
FireRed & LeafGreen: Upstaged
Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen upstaged Switch games with improved gameplay and post-game content.
HeartGold & SoulSilver: Improved
Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver improved upon Gold & Silver with better gameplay and post-game content.
The Best Remakes
Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen are the best remakes, offering improved gameplay and post-game content.
Why FireRed & LeafGreen Stand Out
FireRed & LeafGreen introduced a female protagonist, expanded post-game content, and fixed balance issues from Gen 1.
The Legacy of Remakes
Pokémon remakes have improved the series over time, with FireRed & LeafGreen being the most impactful.
What Comes Next
Game Freak may port HeartGold & SoulSilver to Nintendo Switch to satisfy demand for Gen 2 content.
What matters most
Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen are the best remakes, offering improved gameplay and post-game content over newer titles.
