Ranking EVERY Pokémon Switch 2 Game!
Summary
Hosts Dusty, Hoops, and Soul rank every Pokémon game available on the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, starting with Let’s Go! Pikachu/Eevee and Sword/Shield. They debate the merits of the catching mechanics and linear gameplay while discussing the impact of DLC and the Switch 2 catalog. The episode also features a live TCG card opening segment where the hosts pull starter sets and rare cards from the 30th Anniversary collection.
Topics discussed
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Intro: Good games on Switch 2?
Switch generation context and buying habits
Hall of Fame and new members
Let's Go Pikachu/Eevee: Criticism and defense
Let's Go ranking and Kanto tier placement
Sword and Shield: Story, routes, and ranking
Opening TCG packs: Chaos Rising
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Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl: Remake critique
Legends: Arceus: Atmosphere and gameplay
Legends: Z-A: Setting, bugs, and replayability
Mystery Dungeon, Sleep, and Home rankings
Scarlet and Violet: Mixed bag and DLC
Stadium, X/Y, and Coliseum nostalgia
Legends: Z-A: Controversy and final ranking
Champions and competitive battling
Pikopop: Exploration and spin-off status
Fire Red/Leaf Green: Nostalgia vs modern QoL
Future outlook, Winds and Waves, and outro
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