Which Pokémon game should I get for my kids – or myself?

From lapsed millennials ageing reluctantly into their 30s to families and new players, a guide to which of the many Pokemon games might be your vibe

When Pokemon first arrived on the scene, on cheerful coloured Game Boy cartridges inside unassuming cardboard boxes, few would have predicted that 25+ years later, there would be more than 50 games featuring these collectible pocket monsters. They've become a bit of a pest problem, actually, growing from the original 150 critters to more than 900. Thanks to the franchise's gargantuan success - from anime to trading cards to several films, one of which starred Ryan Reynolds as Pikachu - there's an overwhelming number of modern Pokemon games. If choosing between them has left you grasping your head like a Psyduck, here's a breakdown of the best.