Graphics (9/10)


For Game boy Color standards, this is pretty good, the detail within the pixel-art is substantial, and the fact that you can actually tell what the characters and NPC's are just by looking at their over-world sprites is pretty impressive.  The only reason I gave it a 9/10 instead of a ten is that on the original GBC, the transitions into battles were a little blocky and not all that impressive, other than that, it looks absolutely fabulous.




Sound (8/10)



For this, it was a little tricky for me to accurately rate the sound track appropriately, since in the GBC days, the sounds were a series of bleeps, boops, and beeps.  Even so, the sound track is quite expertly made, offering a more diverse track what with the introduction of boss music for Legendary Pokémon (Namely:  Suicune, Raikou, and Entei).  It is easy on the ears, relatively speaking, and helped the game blossom into the spectacular hit it is even to this day, especially among fans.




Addictiveness (10/10)



This part barely needs explaining, I've played through this game many times, each time playing a different way, and I'm still thoroughly entertained by it and what it has to offer!




Story (9/10)



For Pokémon games, the story or plot behind it has been relatively straightforward:  You as a young man or woman going about on an adventure catching and training creatures called Pokémon for the benefit of SCIENCE, wherein en route to becoming a champion of your region, you meet new people, encounter many challenges, and defeat an evil organization bent on taking over and controlling the world.  Simple, yes, but it doesn't stop us from enjoying it in the slightest.  Although the Rockets in this game could have had a bit more involvement, especially post game, trying to stir up trouble even after the second disbanding.  Would have kicked it up to a 10 if it did.

Although the fact that this is the only generation where you can get more than 8 badges also helped.




Depth (10/10)


There is a lot you can do in this version of the game, with the different ways you can play, with the Battle tower and everything, it is sure to keep anyone entertained for a long time, the fact that it's an RPG with an extended post-game sequence also helps.  You can challenge yourself to playing a certain way, you can change up your strategies and play as you see fit.  The game offers a lot of flexibility in how you can play it, so feel free to experiment to your heart's content!




Difficulty (7/10)



In regards to difficulty, this game is only as difficult as you make it out to be.  It can either be ridiculously easy or exceptionally challenging, especially if you decide to do a Nuzlocke Challenge.  Personally, I'm content with playing low-level runs myself, which in itself makes it reasonably challenging, but not frustratingly so.




And that  is my review on Pokémon Crystal, I hope you enjoyed.

Cheers~
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