Duckydata64
2008
2018
One of the if not the best pokemon remake there is. Plus the definitive way to play gen 2. I loved the music and style having the gen 4 feel but is entirely something unique. I also thoroughly enjoyed the Kanto revisit and the gym battles there. I haven't beat red yet so I might revisit this game. The one thing that is preventing a 5 is the absurd level cap at the end of the game and the constant grinding was tedious.
2014
2011
2015
This was my first experience of gen 4 for me. I played this before the remakes and it was a cool comparison the see. I like the originals better than the remake. But this isn't the best version of this gen bc of slowdown in battles, too many hms, lack of fire types, and cynthia was harder. Plus using the team was the only viable option. However this is still a fun and great game to play. Recommend playing platinum instead but if you can't then this is still a good choice.
2016