Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 (2012, DS)
Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 picked up two years after the events of Pokémon Black and White. Usually, Pokémon games round off each generation with a third game, an enhanced version of the flagship duo. Black 2 and White 2 were the first true numbered sequels in the series. It was neat to see what characters from the first game got up to. Exploring new parts of Unova was a treat. But these games just didn’t innovate much over their predecessors. A game like Pokémon Emerald can be weighed in consideration alongside its counterparts (Ruby and Sapphire); Black 2 and White 2 cannot. The fact that they were full-blown sequels that didn’t quite go all the way was somewhat of a letdown.
