With the massive initial success of "Pokemon Go" earlier this year, the monster-collecting cash cow entered the public consciousness in a huge way. Excitement about Pikachu and co. was as high as it's ever been since the franchise blew up in the late 1990s.
That timing turned out to be great, as there's a pair of brand new "Pokemon" role-playing games out for Nintendo 3DS: "Pokemon Sun & Moon." These games have always been the primary driving force behind the franchise, ever since they debuted on the original GameBoy in 1996.
Whether you're a longtime fan or someone who just got into "Pokemon" this year with "Pokemon Go," great new features make these the most fun and refreshing critter collecting simulators in years. Here's why: