There are a lot ofPokémongames to dive into and each seem to be tailored towards a particular audience and playstyle. Whether you prefer capturing, battling, training, snapping pictures, solving puzzles, or getting some fresh air there is aPokémongame out there that suits your needs.
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To better identify which game or even series you should be diving into, here are a list of some of the more popular games and whichMyers-Briggs®Personality Types they match up with best. Granted you’d probably enjoy them all, but this will give you an idea of the type of gameplay you can expect.
10Pokémon Sword & Shield: ENTJ
The latest edition to thePokémonworld isPokémon Sword & Shieldfor the Nintendo Switch. In spite of some controversies over the limited Pokedex, it’s proving to be a popular game with some really neat features.
ENTJs will really enjoy the control given to them in this game. You can send yourPokémonoff on PokeJobs to gain items and earn experience, Camp Mode enables you to beef up your team before fights, and the Wild Area is a great place to look for your next challenge. Preventing world destruction would also tickle the fancy of any ENTJ.
9Pokémon Red & Blue: INTJ
The games that started it all,Pokémon Red & Bluewill always have a special place in the heart of manyPokémonfans who grew up playing these great games. Though they lack many of the modern features the simplicity of these worlds and the basic combat system is a refreshing change of pace now and then.
INTJs will appreciate this familiar and thoroughly explored world. Whether it’s revisiting the area with a unique playstyle or going on a speedrun INTJs will enjoy trying new things and experimenting with strategies in this black and white world.
8Pokémon Let’s Go: ISFP
Pokémon Let’s Gois a nostalgic romp through a familiar world while bringing new features and tweaks to the game. Instead of catching Pokémon by making your trained monsters fight wild beasts you instead throw berries to pacify the wild Pokémon and cross your fingers as you lob a Pokeball at them.
ISFPs will probably appreciate this change of pace the most. The game has a greater emphasis on exploration as you chase down Pokémon in the tall grass with a companion Pokémon on your shoulders or you on theirs. Sure there’s still battling with other trainers and gym leaders, but it’s more about the journey this time around.
7Pokémon GO: ESTP
Pokémon GOachieved what many fans had been dreaming of since they first booted up thePokémongames all those years ago, bringPokémonto the real world. Now players can venture out into the open world to catch their favorites, build up their teams, face off against friends, and hunt for legendaries.
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ESTPs are likely the ones that enjoy this game the most as it motivates them to go outside and use their own two feet to find, capture, hatch, and strengthen their Pokémon. It also pays to be an extrovert when it comes to interacting with others, doing trades, and attending conferences, something these social butterflies excel at.
6Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: INTP
Pokémon Mystery Dungeonseries flips the entire concept of the games on its head by making the player turn into a Pokémon and enter a rogue-like game where they must work with other Pokémon to find out what happened.
INTPs will enjoy the turn-based tactical gameplay and slowly unraveling the mystery as they go along. Perhaps the standard games were starting to get a bit monotonous and this dungeon crawler is a fresh take that’ll surely appease any INTP.
5Pokémon Snap: ISFJ
While most of thePokémongames revolve around capturing, training, and fighting to some degreePokémon Snapintroduces an entirely new concept. In this game, players are tasked with snapping photos of various Pokémon to accumulate points to progress to different areas and get better items.
ISFJs will no doubt love this concept as it allows them to revel in thePokémonworld without causing harm or dominatingPokémonin battle. Instead, they can passively capture the little moments asPokémongo about their normal lives in the wild.
4Pokémon Ranger: INFP
Another game to change the basic premise of thePokémongames isPokémon Ranger. In this RPG players use a capture styler to temporarily gain control of certainPokémonin order to solve puzzles to access new areas.
INFP types will enjoy progressing through the puzzles of the story to capture the four dragons and unlock the mysterious door in the Fiore Temple. It’s a solo adventure putting the player alone in the wild withPokémonto catch and puzzles to solve.
3Pokémon Stadium: ENFJ
Pokémon Stadiumis a game forPokémonfans who would rather be fighting and training up their team than wandering the world or spending time capturing things. In this game, it’s all about having the strongest, fastest, and most durablePokémonto dominate opponents.
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ENFJs can appreciate this as they use a combination of clever strategies and intuition to crack the code on how to win each match. This isn’t necessarily a game about long-term plans or goals, but focusing on each individual challenge as they come.
2Pokémon Ultra Sun & Moon: ENFP
Pokémon Ultra Sun & Moonmade thePokémonworld much larger by introducing the concept of interdimensional travel. As players progress in the story they gain the ability to travel to other worlds where they can find and capture strongPokémonknown as Ultra Beasts.
ENFP type personalities will get a kick out of this journey into the unknown and being tasked with hunting down these fearsome predators. It’s aPokémongame that asks players to try new things and create their own challenges which they’ll appreciate the most.
1Pokémon X & Y: ISTJ
Pokémon X & Yare much different than otherPokémongames. This story is one that has darkness, tragedy, and revenge in a way not seen in prior stories. Players will encounter betrayal, secrecy, and a villain with a world ending ambition.
It’s the kind of story that will pique the interest of ISTJs who will seek to unravel the chaos being inflicted by Team Flare and bring about peace and order. Not to mention the drama and tragedy will be a big selling point.
