Overall 8.6 Graphics 8 Sound 7.3 Addictive 8.7 Story 8.7 Depth 8.7 Difficulty 7.7
7.6
Pokemon Topaz Ebony_umbreon12
Overall: This is a good hack at first. Instead of having the Johto gym leaders in the game you have kanto ones! You starter Pokémon at those from Kanto as well. There are some places in the game where it gets hard. I struggled to beat Sabrina the most only because psychic Pokémon seem to have good stats in this game. The first few maps are different but other than that the towns are all the same and it gets rather boring. What I did like was how hard the gym leaders were to beat. It forced me to train a lot more. Once you get to Kanto the gym leaders are still the Kanto gym leaders. The game play is all the same. What was helpful is that where sudowoodo and the red gyradoes would be is a groudon and a dragonite instead. Don't worry though you can catch them easily because master balls are free! It takes away from a lot of the game play. At the end where you face the 8th gym leader there is an extra cave where you can catch Kyogre. They should have thought this through since it was amusing when I was able to teach my Groudon fly because they replace Ho-oh and Lugia.
Graphics--Graphics were dead on just like Pokemon Silver. However the groudon and Kyogre sprite did look a little funny. The main character also looks a bit odd. He looks like a crazy scientist which didn't look right to me.
Sound--The music is just like Pokemon Silver. There were points in the game where it was a bit off and became rather annoying but there isn't much you can do about that.
Addictiveness--It was addicting at first. As the game reaches the end though you lose interest. Pokemon Silver isn't a bad game I could play it all day but with this hack I was expecting a bit more.
Story--The story is different at first but then it falls back into the same old story as Pokemon Silver. Hacks should be unique not an exact copy.
Depth--You could beat this game in a few days easily, or a day if you use the space bar. It's just like Pokemon silver minus the random legendary pokemon and the gym leaders you may be slightly dissapointed playing this game.
Difficulty--There were gyms in this game that were very difficult. Sabrina and Misty gave me the most difficulty. Misty is the second gym and she has fully evolved pokemon with very powerful moves. I had to train a lot for her as well.
Graphics 8 Sound 8 Addictive 9 Story 7 Depth 6 Difficulty 7
Review Rating: 4.5/5
Submitted: 12-24-11
Review Replies: 0
9.9
This one's a slam dunk! Postman3
OVERALL, I would say this is the best Pokémon game on the Game Boy Color System. Something awesome about it appeals not just to me, but all Pokémon trainers. Pokémon Topaz is a stand-alone adventure. There may be a few minor dialog mishaps, but it will not be enough to ruin your game. Do not be put off from playing Pokémon Topaz. Give it a chance and the brilliance of this unique version will reward you.
GRAPHICS
You first start the game much like Pokémon Silver except your character looks like a cross between LT Surge and an old mad scientist. The hacker restructured many character images including your rival and gym leaders. As for the quality of these graphics, I would say they are on par with Pokémon Silver.
SOUND
I really like the music and sounds. They are a virtual carbon copy of Pokémon Silver. I have always enjoyed the music in Pokémon games so on my review it always rates a ten. The sound quality is also quite as good as Pokémon Silver is.
ADDICTIVENESS
I started playing Pokémon Topaz in early July. Then I started playing it every day. Something about this version of Pokémon makes every other game I own take a back seat to it. It was my July game of the month. I did not touch another game until after catching Groudon. Pokémon Topaz is now the game I think about on the way home on the bus. This terrific hack is now my prime gaming endeavour.
STORY
It is a little different. The starters are the Generation I selection. I picked Charmander. Squirtle or Bulbasaur probably would have worked better though. There are different "obstacle Pokémon" that block your progress until you battle them. I would suggest catching them because they are strong. The Johto gym leaders have been supplanted by Kanto ones. Misty was especially tough. It took much training to beat her. I do not know what I will find when I reach Kanto though. I will just have to keep playing.
DEPTH
The creator rearranged the first six towns to open up the game a bit. I rather get the feeling this is going to be another long, epic Pokémon journey complete with more surprises along the way.
DIFFICULTY
On one point, this one seems easier than Pokémon Silver does. That would be the Master Balls provided at every Poke mart free. It will not take such a long time to catch a Pokémon now. Catching your team is much easier, but you still have to raise them. Some rare bug Pokémon only appear during the Bug Catching Contest. You still have to use Park Balls for that. As I mentioned before, you face the Kanto leaders first. I must warn you, the gym leaders all have evolved Pokémon with super strong attacks. Be prepared or prepare to be frustrated.
In summary, this game has been good to me so far. If you are in the market for a good game to while away the afternoon, I suggest trying Pokémon Topaz on for size.
Graphics 10 Sound 10 Addictive 10 Story 10 Depth 10 Difficulty 9
Review Rating: 4.2/5
Submitted: 08-05-11
Updated: 08-10-11
Review Replies: 11
8.5
Pokemon Topaz Marcmoney
This is a fun game, but i never liked the graphics and how annoying the song is. This should have hacked Ruby or Sapphire instead.
My friend at school was playing this and it looked interesting, so i went on and tried the Pokemon Topaz (silver hack). When i did, i really liked it. It was very different and was a little freaky cause of the main character. I do not even know who the main character was in Pokemon Topaz (silver hack), but it looked okay. The game play started out for me as difficult. I could not believe how the game was different. Anyways, Pokemon Topaz (silver hack) is a good game and looked like it should have been made. Get this game on here, it is very fun and yet the sound can get annoying, but i put on songs on the computer when i play it cause the sound can get very irritating. Love the game, but changing the sound would be more pleasant. Don't mind about the Pokemon Topaz (silver hack) sound, but if you would have changed it, i would probably listen to it depending on what the sound would look like. :)
Graphics 6 Sound 4 Addictive 7 Story 9 Depth 10 Difficulty 7
Review Rating: 3.5/5
Submitted: 02-04-11
Updated: 05-09-11
Review Replies: 3