Video games on a variety of consoles, or good old-fashioned board games.
Level-5
“The one that started it all. Simple, charming, and the puzzles were perfectly integrated.”
“That ending was surprisingly emotional for a puzzle game.”
“Peak Layton. The story, the stakes, and the emotional payoff are unmatched.”
“A great prequel that introduced Emmy. London Life was a fun bonus.”
“The transition to 3D models was jarring at first, but the puzzle design is as sharp as ever.”
“A grand conclusion to the prequel trilogy with a lot of globetrotting.”
“A different vibe with Katrielle. Lighter puzzles, but still has that Layton charm.”
“Highly anticipated return to the series. Can't wait to see Luke and Layton reunite.”
Game Freak
“The gold standard for remakes.”
“The perfect companion to HeartGold. Best endgame in the series.”
“The foundation of the Sinnoh region. Introduced some of the best legendary lore.”
“Introduced some of the best legendary lore. Sinnoh is iconic.”
“The definitive Sinnoh experience.”
“Peak 2D Pokémon storytelling.”
“A brave soft-reboot. N is one of the best characters ever written.”
“Incredible post-game content.”
“A rare, true sequel that improves on the original in every way.”
“The jump to 3D. Mega Evolution is still the best series gimmick.”
“The jump to 3D. Kalos is a beautiful region to explore.”
“Flying over Hoenn on Latios/Latias is a series highlight.”
“The best way to experience the Hoenn region.”
“A refreshing change of pace with the Island Trials.”
“Heavy on the story and island vibes. Very atmospheric.”
“The definitive Alola experience. Challenging and full of content.”
“The definitive Alola experience. Ultra Necrozma is a real threat.”
“A cozy, nostalgic trip back to Kanto. Beautifully simple.”
“The most relaxing way to revisit the original 151.”
ILCA
“A faithful, chibi recreation of Sinnoh. Nostalgic.”
“A faithful, chibi recreation of Sinnoh. Good for a quick hit.”
“A breath of fresh air for the series.”
“Highly anticipated!”
“The Wild Area was a great proof-of-concept for the series.”
“Great gym battle atmosphere. The crowd roars were a nice touch.”
“The first true open-world step for the series. Glitchy, but the story is surprisingly emotional.”
“The open-world freedom is hard to go back from. Great end-game.”
Intelligent Systems
“A faithful remake of the original Marth story.”
“The game that saved the series. Still incredible.”
“The more accessible side of the Fates dual-release. Great for a more relaxed playthrough.”
“Challenging map design at its best.”
“The "golden path" that brings both sides together. Gimmicky maps, but a massive roster.”
Intelligent Systems / Koei Tecmo
“The social mechanics and branching paths are top-tier.”
Omega Force / Team Ninja
“A high-energy celebration of the series history. Pure fan service in the best way.”
Omega Force
“A fantastic "what if" story for the Three Houses cast.”
“Peak tactical gameplay, even if the story is a bit cheesy.”
