Note: Exceptionally long and awesome review ahead!
You know I don't give out tens to just any game. Not even going to make comparisons. This is my favorite game on the Game Boy system. Undoubtedly. Probably of all time. Alright, let's get into it. The game idea itself is stunning, astounding, amazing, and everything positive in between. I mean, really, you're a Pokémon for crying out loud! An amazing storyline compliments this epic piece. You are mysteriously transformed, and you must go on an epic quest to learn about your past, which has been shrouded in mystery due to amnesia. You meet your partner in a matter of seconds, and waste no time in jumping into your first dungeon, Tiny Woods. After this, you will learn of the natural disasters across the land, and you and your partner's will to fight for the safety of your fellow Pokémon. The starter you “choose” is random... if you want it to be. There's a Personality Test to see what Pokémon you would be most like. This can be altered, however, as the answers are indeed online. Easily Google'd. Your partner is chosen by you, however, and is able to receive a nickname as well. Quite cool indeed. Along the way, you will meet many Pokémon, from Bulbasaur to Deoxys, including the legendary Pokémon of all Kanto, Johto, and Hoenn! Some will look out for you, some will give you rescue missions, and some... won't be so friendly. Nevertheless, recruitment is still prevalent (though not with many story characters), as the way to “collect 'em all”. You purchase friend areas, which is where the Pokémon you recruit live. A semi-turn based battle system is introduced. The order is as follows: You, Partner/Team Member, Team Member, Team Member, Opponent(s). This will allow you the first strike. The main focus of the game play in this game are the dungeons. Randomly generated floors allow you to have a fun, or difficult, time exploring the things that each dungeon has to offer. New Pokémon appear every few dungeons, providing you with the opportunity to expand your team very often. The duo of strong characters that are recruited via the storyline are an enormous help, and I recommend you use the second Pokémon as soon as you get him for the entire rest of the storyline. He will come in a great deal of assistance. The bosses can easily become difficult if you are at a typing disadvantage or are under leveled. The Pokémon Square is the town for this game, holding seven locations for shopping, banking, accepting rescue missions, or storage. The Post-Game is very lengthy, giving you missions to do for the recruitment of storyline characters, past bosses, and new dungeons. There is TM's, as well as HM's, that are collectible throughout the dungeons, as random items and also as gifts or secret items that require keys. There is also a Belly Gauge, when it hits zero, you will begin to lose health each time you move. Annoying for everyone. Lucario and Munchlax made their appearances here also. This game was so well made... I had a great time reviewing it. If you like, love, or even just enjoy Pokémon, I would buy this game! Note: Exceptionally long and awesome review ahead!
You know I don't give out tens to just any game. Not even going to make comparisons. This is my favorite game on the Game Boy system. Undoubtedly. Probably of all time. Alright, let's get into it. The game idea itself is stunning, astounding, amazing, and everything positive in between. I mean, really, you're a Pokémon for crying out loud! An amazing storyline compliments this epic piece. You are mysteriously transformed, and you must go on an epic quest to learn about your past, which has been shrouded in mystery due to amnesia. You meet your partner in a matter of seconds, and waste no time in jumping into your first dungeon, Tiny Woods. After this, you will learn of the natural disasters across the land, and you and your partner's will to fight for the safety of your fellow Pokémon. The starter you “choose” is random... if you want it to be. There's a Personality Test to see what Pokémon you would be most like. This can be altered, however, as the answers are indeed online. Easily Google'd. Your partner is chosen by you, however, and is able to receive a nickname as well. Quite cool indeed. Along the way, you will meet many Pokémon, from Bulbasaur to Deoxys, including the legendary Pokémon of all Kanto, Johto, and Hoenn! Some will look out for you, some will give you rescue missions, and some... won't be so friendly. Nevertheless, recruitment is still prevalent (though not with many story characters), as the way to “collect 'em all”. You purchase friend areas, which is where the Pokémon you recruit live. A semi-turn based battle system is introduced. The order is as follows: You, Partner/Team Member, Team Member, Team Member, Opponent(s). This will allow you the first strike. The main focus of the game play in this game are the dungeons. Randomly generated floors allow you to have a fun, or difficult, time exploring the things that each dungeon has to offer. New Pokémon appear every few dungeons, providing you with the opportunity to expand your team very often. The duo of strong characters that are recruited via the storyline are an enormous help, and I recommend you use the second Pokémon as soon as you get him for the entire rest of the storyline. He will come in a great deal of assistance. The bosses can easily become difficult if you are at a typing disadvantage or are under leveled. The Pokémon Square is the town for this game, holding seven locations for shopping, banking, accepting rescue missions, or storage. The Post-Game is very lengthy, giving you missions to do for the recruitment of storyline characters, past bosses, and new dungeons. There is TM's, as well as HM's, that are collectible throughout the dungeons, as random items and also as gifts or secret items that require keys. There is also a Belly Gauge, when it hits zero, you will begin to lose health each time you move. Annoying for everyone. Lucario and Munchlax made their appearances here also. This game was so well made... I had a great time reviewing it. If you like, love, or even just enjoy Pokémon, I would buy this game! |