This game is just a really good game to play.I enjoy all the memories of playing this game and all it has to offer, This game is awesome because you can get Ho-oh and lugia, the 3 legendary dogs, Suicune, Raikou and Entei and you can even get the 3 legendary birds if you trade them from your red, blue, yellow or silver or gold games. I think this game was an awesome play the way it is and all that it offers and I definitely recommend this game to those that or Pokémon fans or that haven't played it before, it will guarantee several hours of fun and satisfying gameplay.
Graphics:8
I think the graphics in this game are actually really good, it feels so real and everything moves like it would in real life, the trees and nothing is better than going in a battle and going against the opponent's Pokémon and having them act and move like they would in real life and behave like real animals would. They may not be the best graphics in Pokémon, but give this game a break, it is one of the first and it came out in 2001, since then the graphics have gotten much better and clearer.But in my opinion I like the realistic and magical feel of these graphics, they are in my opinion some of the best and most realistic Pokémon graphics, it really makes it come to life which is why I scored them an 8 because of how realistic and fun they are.
Sound: 8
The sounds and tunes of the music of the game are really catchy as you walk through different parts of the game. They are just classic and fun to listen to. They correspond to when the tune is happy or when you are battling a Pokémon or trainer. I like the music and I think it really makes and adds to the game because it is fun and cool to listen to while you are walking around and it really gets you in the Pokémon mood and I think it is always an added bonus when you have good little tunes playing in the background to get you in the playing mood instead of nothing in the background. I gave the music an 8 because of how it gets you in the mood to enjoy a game of Pokémon and I liked all of the different tunes that each town had.
Addictiveness: 10
All Pokémon games are very addicting because of all the training you put in to having a good team and advancing in the game, that is what makes it addicting to play because you want to progress and you want to try to complete the pokedex and beat all the trainers and gyms before the elite 4. All Pokémon games are like this because of the amount of material you have to train and level up your Pokémon and also beat trainers and complete the pokedex. I scored this game a 10 because like all Pokémon games, they are highly addictive and fun to play because of all of the fun stuff you can do and all of the training prior to leveling up your Pokémon. I would very likely play this game again in the future because it has a lot of fun stuff to do and I enjoy the Pokémon and leveling them up, everything about the game makes it exciting.
Story: 7
The story is the same, but there is lots to do in this game like catch the legendary dogs, Suicune, Entei and Raikou. You are a young trainer in the game and you pick your starter to eventually become the master of Pokémon and be the best. I like the storyline of this game and I enjoyed playing it. I liked team rocket in this game's plot and they are always at their usual in trying to take over the world, but I still thought it was a great game and I rated the story a 7 because it is original, fun and it makes the game fun to play with a great storyline. Yes, most Pokémon stories are the same but, it is still pretty basic and it does make the game a little better if the plot was changed up a little bit or there was something interesting in the game, but it is still fun to play and the story is kind of standard and it never really changes all that much throughout Pokémon.
Depth: 10
This game offers so much and you can be guaranteed weeks of fun with this game, it is very exciting and there are lots of little things to do in the game, like going from Kanto to Johto regions and all of the extra things you can do also which make it so much fun to play because it guarantees a great time. It does take a while to beat the game because of the amount of material and stuff to do in it, but I think it is worth it because of all the other tasks you do in the game which really make for hours of fun and enjoyment. I scored the depth a 10 because it does take a while to beat, but it is fun because of all of the extra stuff you can do that makes it challenging and enjoyable to play at the same time.
Difficulty: 6
The game really isn't all that difficult, it is pretty straightforward, it shouldn't be that difficult of you have a good well trained team and you take the time to level up your Pokémon and teach them good moves. The important thing to do in these games it stake your time with the training and leveling up. Don't rush it, the training is valuable and that is what helps make the Pokémon strong and gets you a good team that pays off later on in the game. Taking the time to properly train your Pokémon is crucial in doing well in Pokémon games and that is how it gets easier with proper training. I think that if you are good with Pokémon before and you know what to do and expect, it won't be too hard for you and you will have it down. I enjoyed playing the game because it was lengthy and it guaranteed hours of fun gameplay. That is what makes a game exciting, because of the amount of material it offers. I scored the game difficulty a 6, it isn't really that hard if you are an experienced Pokémon player and it takes a while to beat, but it is not overly challenging or impossible.
Overall: 9.6
This game was a great play and I enjoyed everything it had to offer, it is a great game and I like all that you can do in it. It has lots of tasks and extra stuff you can do that make it fun. I like this game because it is lengthy and it offers so much to do and lots of good legendary Pokémon to catch like The 3 legendary dogs and Ho-oh and Lugia. This game is a great play and I recommend it to Pokémon fans and those who are looking for lots of fun and hours of great gameplay, this is the game for you. I enjoyed playing it and I will definitely be playing it again in the near future. I scored it a 9.6 overall because of the amount of stuff and material you will be left with to do and how satisfied it will leave you. It is in my opinion, one of the best Pokémon games to play and I definitely recommend playing it.