Is Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Really That Good?

Are the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Games Really That Good?
Dive into the mysterious world of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon as we uncover whether these beloved spin-off games live up to the hype! From their emotional storylines to unique gameplay mechanics, we analyze what makes these titles stand out in the vast Pokémon universe.
In this video, we explore:
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX
The captivating narratives that set these games apart
Gameplay differences between Mystery Dungeon and mainline Pokémon titles
The evolution of the series from Red Rescue Team to Rescue Team DX
Memorable characters and moments that touched our hearts
Community opinions and critical receptions over the years
Whether you're a seasoned Pokémon trainer or new to the Mystery Dungeon series, join us as we answer the big question: Are these games really that good?
What's your take on the Mystery Dungeon series? Share your thoughts and favorite moments in the comments below!
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[@supersayandarmanitan]

Too bad mobile games brutally murdered spinoffs in cold blood

[@kap1618]

The remake sold over a million copies so hopefully that shows their is still love for this series. If Mario and Luigi can make a comeback so can this.

[@nullobjecttype]

@@kap1618dont forget this is the pokemon company, not just nintendo. they do whatever the hell they want😭

[@Uomodargilla]

Hopefully Sky explorer is a better Pokemon than every Pokemon games

[@thewarrior8497]

Super Mystery Dungeon for 3ds is the only one i played lol. I still need to fully finish it but i have enjoyed it so far

[@StrawHatMidas]

Super was a great time :D

[@mayjowish]

For me it was the last one i played, i grew up with the series, i felt that a lot of what i enjoyed about the series was missing in super mystery dungeon but the concept of the series is so good it was still a great game imo

[@zoelindwall637]

@@mayjowish the thing that hold back Pokémon super mystery dungeon back is the controls and my copy got corrupted and the difficulty spike

[@MelchVagquest]

I would recommend the Switch remake of the original Mystery Dungeon game. I just started playing it recently and it's bringing back some good feelings of nostalgia

[@mayjowish]

@@MelchVagquest oh i forgot about xd.. correction, xd was the last mystery dungeon i played. Tbh i didnt like how they didnt add any pokemon other than sylveon and mega evos but it was nice

[@mayjowish]

Grew up on mystery dungeon, probably my deepest memories of pokemon from my childhood. I wish gamefreak would remake explorers of sky with all the new pokemon and more post game content

[@awesomeocelot7475]

Honestly I absolutely love the Expedition Society and I hope we get a group of friends like them in the next PMD game,

[@supersayandarmanitan]

Next PMD game... Yeah that would be nice.

[@awesomeocelot7475]

@@supersayandarmanitan yeah it’s been 8 years….

[@wikiuser92]

I loved the Expedition Society way more than the guild, which makes me kinda annoyed that every single PMD fan comic I find out there tends to feature one.

[@supersayandarmanitan]

@@wikiuser92 But does the expedition society have YOOM-TAH

[@wikiuser92]

@@supersayandarmanitan No, but it has something much better: a competent leader whose funny quirk doesn't make them look like a child.

[@nivalisilva]

Very interesting that you specifically looked at bellsprout for a couple of the bits. Not sure if it's your favorite or something, but... Fun fact! In explorers, every Pokémon has specific growths that happen at each level, meaning that every one of the same species will have the same stats at level 100. Bellsprout, Weepinbell, and Victrebel are extremely terrible compared to all other Pokémon. All 3 of them are in the bottom 10 total stats compared to every other Pokémon, including things like caterpie, magikarp, and similar. Their stats are so incredibly low, I'm convinced someone on the dev team actively hates them and changed the stats before the game shipped. Like, I'm talking their stats are DOZENS below other evolved Pokémon.

[@Brianycus]

We need a new Pokemon Mystery Dungeon game...

[@StrawHatMidas]

100%

[@joopvanhedel1372]

Pokemon mystery dungeon has a lot of great fan games. Two of my favorites are Special Episode 0: In a Dark Past and Outlaw's Paradise, both of which are ROM hacks from Explorers of Sky. Special Episode 0: In a Dark Past is a prequel featuring Grovyle and Dusknoir when they were young and not yet evolved. And outlaw's paradise is sequel to the Igglybuff side story episode with Armaldo as the main character

[@StrawHatMidas]

I will have to check those out :D

[@wikiuser92]

Fan games are not official and thus do not interest me. Whatever happens in them is pure fanfiction that doesn't affect the official stuff at all.

[@joopvanhedel1372]

@@wikiuser92 I know, but some fan games are just great even if they're not canon. I'm not forcing you to play those games. I only say if people are fans of the series and want to play more then these are a great option

[@CreepyJournals]

I remember saving up pocket money back in maybe 2005 to grab this for my DS! Honestly the best spin off Pokemon has ever made the impact on my 11 year old brain has stuck with me today!

[@StrawHatMidas]

Yeah i had to do extra chores for a month to get blue rescue team and it was 100% worth it

[@CreepyJournals]

@@StrawHatMidas simpler times 🥲

[@Feurigel1806]

4:40 Spoils the real final villain Dakrai, then says "without spoiling anything" XD I love the PMD games

[@knuclear200x]

It was the only series where you get to play AS the pokemon without direct human influence. My only gripes are that you don't get to evolve til postgame, and that your own recruits are never part of the story

[@ItsJustJackson48]

Explorers of Sky is one of my favorite games of all time. Glad you made this video

[@adrianmarion4625]

Hi

[@StrawHatMidas]

Hi!

[@EbubechukwuChukwuma-oy7cr]

I haven't played the mystery dungeon games but I'm sure that they're great.

[@Glenn-e7o]

I played those pokemon mystery dungeon games abd they totally sucked

[@Haydenisepic]

Yes but only red and mystery dungeon explorers of sky

[@joshlw470]

4:40 I might be wrong but I think this is a spoiler as you don’t find this out until post-game?

[@emberguard5009]

Yes, mentioning darkrai at all is a spoiler 🤣

[@ultimate_pleb]

When you make a joke at school and everyone starts repeating it: 4:19

[@ultimate_pleb]

2:08 so in other words "time moves when you move"

[@purehyper124]

0:52 Please don't say God as a reaction.

[@StrawHatMidas]

My fault, God Bless 🙏

[@DanBlabbers]

Oh psshhhh

[@calebgurney762]

Mystery dungeon explorers of sky was a big game from my childhood

[@gaothhermesk1289]

Honestly Gates could be considered the second best Mystery Dungeon game for it's story. Really fills up those gaps wich Explorers didn't like a better built plot twist and of course now your team mates have things to say instead of just being archetypes. And specially the message about how negativity burns down whoever who have lost faith or hope. Even if Super Mystery improved things about gameplay. It has maybe the worst pace of the entire saga, specially the begining when i understand our Pokémon Is a kid and has to go to school but takes a freak amount of time till the mystery was shown or at keast well leaked to know what to expect. Even though the ending kinda worth it but i would still consider this tne third best one specially for the pace and filler. The first one of course if allmost untouchable but Lets be honest, Is the most random of all four games, and there's some plot holes about how the world works or what are some characteres doing there, still a really good start for the saga. And Explorers still find pretty well narrated and even paced at some points. But still the Dusknoir plot twist was bad handled making it obvious at one point and those momments when you have to pasa some days or beat up huge dungeons make it have some filler and maybe even frustrante a bit as youre using lots of items. Still it has the best worldbuilding and i can understand why this was the most used in PMD fanfics and fanart about that

[@wikiuser92]

Super is my favorite game from this spin-off series. The school setting is a good way to build up the main characters and teach them new mechanics in a way that feels natural, and sets up the second half of the game too, where you get to apply everything you've learned at school.

[@minarc3682]

Yes. Next question!

[@kuronaialtani]

Even to this day, Explorers of Sky is easily one of the five most played games in my life Kid me was not prepared for some of those story beats, but man was the journey worth every second

[@mmayfield1994]

One interesting thing about Gates to Infinity that it's the only mystery dungeon game where the player doesn't lose their memories of being a human

[@dorumonknight5245]

My first one is Pokemon Mystery dungeon red (my childhood game). Is so fun and i cry in the end of stories [my brother laughed at me 😅] Well... Still best game i ever played

[@BigGwam]

A Lopunny you say? Also, solid pictures. Did you draw them? They are all fantastic but gotta say Pain and Itachi go extra hard!

[@StarWyvernHPB]

Some of, if not the best, story and music in the franchise comes frim mystery dungeon games, only main series to compete story/music wise is black/white

[@StarWyvernHPB]

Blue rescue team was my first ever video game, and explorers of tike was a game i wanted for years before i got it. I love the MD series and i hope we get a new game sometime.

[@rosalinecoutinho1850]

I've been playing Red Rescue Team on my Switch and it wipes out the save file everytime I close the application or shut off my switch. I just have to start a new game all over again, is that normal??

[@dominicbaratta586]

It hurts my brain when you discuss the release dates out of chronological order 😵‍💫 Otherwise good video!

[@EbubechukwuChukwuma-oy7cr]

I haven't played the mystery dungeon games yet but I'm sure that they're great

[@StrawHatMidas]

I reccomend it if you get a chance :D

[@EbubechukwuChukwuma-oy7cr]

@@StrawHatMidas ok thanks

[@wikiuser92]

I recommend you start with Super.

[@reponsellofthesouth1996]

"i'm a mudkip" But shows using a psyduck

[@extremeotakugamer]

I hope they make an Explorers DX

[@blainetruth2134]

Fire vid bro loved these games when I was a kid

[@ShimmeringVapidCoal]

Where is Adventure Squad?

[@davidbeer5015]

Such a fabulous series, imo. You did well highlighting the goods and bads of each, and so glad especially with Gates (I’ll admit, I appreciate the removal of the IQ skills) because I’ve seen it get so much hate 😅 fully agree on the decision of which to get of the Explorers titles. Man..I love these titles. I wish we could get a new one.

[@mispinchergamings3470]

I only really try 2 or more on ds but then lost them some how. Just start watching give me flashback. Most time not play much because feel odd not having real trainer, give ne nightmares like Pokémon channel.

[@maxzhou2986]

Yes

[@ultimate_pleb]

It was expensive but i have all 4 of the mystery dungeon games on DS (BRT,EoT,EoD,EoS)