The folks at Polygon have compiled a list of their 500 favorite games of all time, and Pokémon Red and Blue make the cut as their fifth pick. Here’s what Polygon deputy news editor Allegra Frank had to say about the revered Game Boy classics:
POKEMON RED AND BLUE (1998, Game Boy)
Few games changed the course of history the way Pokemon Red and Blue did. The first games in the Pokemon series, Red and Blue turned the franchise into a global phenomenon, even before it transitioned into a multimedia titan with television shows, movies and a massive collectible card game.
Few games changed the course of history the way Pokemon Red and Blue did. The first games in the Pokemon series, Red and Blue turned the franchise into a global phenomenon, even before it transitioned into a multimedia titan with television shows, movies and a massive collectible card game.
VOTER’S CHOICE: POKÉMON RED/BLUE
It’s easy to forget that Pokémon, a gigantic media franchise featuring everything from makeup collections to a custom designed airplane, had a humble beginning. The original games — Red and Blue for those of us stateside — were simple: Travel across the Kanto region to prove yourself, with a team of six new monster best friends in tow. Pokémon was the first coming of age adventure that my generation embarked upon, learning to believe in ourselves, overcome our fears, discover our strengths. That’s why Red and Blue remain the most recognizable and special titles in the series for many of us: Back then, in 1998, Pokémon was just our guidebook to growing up. It was as basic — and powerful, and fun — as that, and no other series or even games following in its footsteps have captured that spirit better.
– Allegra Frank (@LegsFrank)
Source: Polygon.com
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