I miss that sense of discovery and wonder that mainline Pokémon games so consistently delivered back in the day. And so when the opportunity arose to check out The History of the Pokémon Games from James Batchelor, I couldn’t refuse. Debates rage as to whether the Legends games are mainline or spin-off, but here at least, despite evidence to the contrary, they're designated spin-offs. The History of the Pokémon Games is a solid, enjoyable read whether you're a veteran or a complete newcomer. Thanks to Pen & Sword Books for providing a copy of The History of the Pokémon Games for review.