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Explorers of Sky: The Best Pokemon Spin-off to Date

 
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky is a fantastic adventure for the DS. The amount of time you can spend playing this game without ever completely beating it is ridiculous; you could easily spend hundreds of hours spelunking caves, collecting items, recruiting and leveling Pokémon and still have plenty left to do. Obviously, this is a title that would most appeal to Pokémon fans, but for almost anyone looking for an addictive and charming game that also offers some serious challenge, you won't be disappointed.

Graphics: Definitely the games weakest point, the graphics for this game look almost identical to those of its predecessor for the GBA, Red Rescue Team. In fact, the game as a whole does very little to utilize the extra features the DS offers over the GBA, with a clunky menu system and almost no utilization of the touch screen. But despite not pushing any boundaries, the graphics are still appealing and pleasing, and there are a few dungeons that are quite lovely, as well as some impressive scenery that is presented during story segments. The battle animations are all extremely underwhelming and unimpressive even the first time you see them, but overall, the game itself is far from hard to look at.

Sound: In my honest opinion, Explorers of Sky has the best soundtrack of any video game I have ever played. There is such a vast array of tracks, all of which fit with the scenes they are made for absolutely perfectly. Whether it's the upbeat, hummable Treasure Town theme, the chipper marching tune Wigglytuff's Guild, the creepy and unsettling final boss theme, or the almost gut-wrenchingly beautiful Hidden Land theme, it's safe to say this game would not be the same without its amazing soundtrack. There's no shortage of wonderful new sounds to be heard, and even a few remixes of tunes that will be familiar to fans of the series who played through the previous game. And the best part is, an exclusive feature to the Explorers of Sky, you can unlock the Sky Jukebox by completing a post-game section, which allows you to play any of the game's tracks right from your DS after hearing them once in-game.

Addictiveness: I couldn't tell you how often I've had an itch to just play through Explorers of Sky again instead of one of the several other great games on my shelf I've barely touched. I don't think I'll ever get tired of plunging through a long and difficult cave, looking for treasure and recruiting Pokemon (it's worth mentioning that all 493 Pokemon from Gen IV are obtainable in this game). I found the dungeon crawling so addictive that I often found myself getting sidetracked during story missions and accepting random job requests instead of continuing the story. Randomly generated dungeon layouts provide for tons of replayability, and, being a Pokemon game, the urge to "catch 'em all" is always there, giving you plenty of incentive to stick with the game long after the story is complete. And speaking of story...

Story: One thing that absolutely shocked me about this game is how touching and surprisingly compelling the story is. There were some plot twists that were genuinely unexpected, and the sadder parts will really tug at your heartstrings. With a lengthy 20-chapter main story that can potentially take dozens of hours to complete, plus an additional post-game chapter that includes several new story missions and 5 unlockable miniature campaigns focusing on developing some of the game's side characters, plus several new dungeons that unlock after completion, there is no shortage of story for this game. Though it does take a while for the story to move past its simple but rather charming beginning, it grows much more interesting once Grovyle, the Time Gears, and the roles of the legendary Pokemon start to reveal themselves. The characters are likeable and diverse, and it's fun to feel a sense of growth and accomplishment with your allies, but there also isn't a lack of truly bad guys, either. A wonderful mix of several elements, the story is quite a pleasant surprise.

Depth: Arguably this games' biggest draw is its insane depth. In addition to the lengthy and substantial main storyline, there is a slew of other side activities that will occupy your time. In addition to exploring dungeons and recruiting Pokemon, you can also hang out at Spinda's Cafe, accept and complete job requests to boost your rank, search for rare treasure, swapping and upgrading exclusive items, leveling up and evolving your Pokemon, and upgrading you and your team's skills makes for countless hours of entertainment and challenge. The real reason this game is so easy to play and replay over and over lies in the random dungeon generation. No two floors of any dungeon are ever exactly the same, and scrounging for resources as you go along an especially long dungeon can be truly intense when you're in a tight spot. It can be really easy to get caught off guard and lose a ton of progress because you weren't prepared, or a Monster House appears, or you run out of food items. It's an excellent challenge if you're willing to put in the time, and always a fun one at that.

Difficulty: While most of the dungeons in the main story are fairly forgiving, especially if you come prepared for them, some of the post-game missions are downright ridiculous. Players with experience with roguelikes will notice how forgiving this game is in comparison with similar games of the same genre. However, even experienced players will be challenged by one of the several "challenge dungeons", including some that strip you of every skill you've acquired throughout the game and force you start from the very beginning. without taking anything or anyone with you through up to 99 grueling and intense floors. You can also get some crazy loot for beating these dungeons, giving you extra incentive to complete them. Despite giving off the false first impression that the entire game will be a walk in the park, players who are willing to put the hours into this game will be rewarded with some INTENSE challenge levels.

Overall, while Explorers of Sky may be off-putting to non-Pokemon fans, players who give it a fair shake will find themselves truly surprised by the level of depth and entertainment they will be able to squeeze out of this title. Worth a spot in any Pokemon fans' collection, or even for fans of grid-based combat and dungeon exploration.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky is a fantastic adventure for the DS. The amount of time you can spend playing this game without ever completely beating it is ridiculous; you could easily spend hundreds of hours spelunking caves, collecting items, recruiting and leveling Pokémon and still have plenty left to do. Obviously, this is a title that would most appeal to Pokémon fans, but for almost anyone looking for an addictive and charming game that also offers some serious challenge, you won't be disappointed.

Graphics: Definitely the games weakest point, the graphics for this game look almost identical to those of its predecessor for the GBA, Red Rescue Team. In fact, the game as a whole does very little to utilize the extra features the DS offers over the GBA, with a clunky menu system and almost no utilization of the touch screen. But despite not pushing any boundaries, the graphics are still appealing and pleasing, and there are a few dungeons that are quite lovely, as well as some impressive scenery that is presented during story segments. The battle animations are all extremely underwhelming and unimpressive even the first time you see them, but overall, the game itself is far from hard to look at.

Sound: In my honest opinion, Explorers of Sky has the best soundtrack of any video game I have ever played. There is such a vast array of tracks, all of which fit with the scenes they are made for absolutely perfectly. Whether it's the upbeat, hummable Treasure Town theme, the chipper marching tune Wigglytuff's Guild, the creepy and unsettling final boss theme, or the almost gut-wrenchingly beautiful Hidden Land theme, it's safe to say this game would not be the same without its amazing soundtrack. There's no shortage of wonderful new sounds to be heard, and even a few remixes of tunes that will be familiar to fans of the series who played through the previous game. And the best part is, an exclusive feature to the Explorers of Sky, you can unlock the Sky Jukebox by completing a post-game section, which allows you to play any of the game's tracks right from your DS after hearing them once in-game.

Addictiveness: I couldn't tell you how often I've had an itch to just play through Explorers of Sky again instead of one of the several other great games on my shelf I've barely touched. I don't think I'll ever get tired of plunging through a long and difficult cave, looking for treasure and recruiting Pokemon (it's worth mentioning that all 493 Pokemon from Gen IV are obtainable in this game). I found the dungeon crawling so addictive that I often found myself getting sidetracked during story missions and accepting random job requests instead of continuing the story. Randomly generated dungeon layouts provide for tons of replayability, and, being a Pokemon game, the urge to "catch 'em all" is always there, giving you plenty of incentive to stick with the game long after the story is complete. And speaking of story...

Story: One thing that absolutely shocked me about this game is how touching and surprisingly compelling the story is. There were some plot twists that were genuinely unexpected, and the sadder parts will really tug at your heartstrings. With a lengthy 20-chapter main story that can potentially take dozens of hours to complete, plus an additional post-game chapter that includes several new story missions and 5 unlockable miniature campaigns focusing on developing some of the game's side characters, plus several new dungeons that unlock after completion, there is no shortage of story for this game. Though it does take a while for the story to move past its simple but rather charming beginning, it grows much more interesting once Grovyle, the Time Gears, and the roles of the legendary Pokemon start to reveal themselves. The characters are likeable and diverse, and it's fun to feel a sense of growth and accomplishment with your allies, but there also isn't a lack of truly bad guys, either. A wonderful mix of several elements, the story is quite a pleasant surprise.

Depth: Arguably this games' biggest draw is its insane depth. In addition to the lengthy and substantial main storyline, there is a slew of other side activities that will occupy your time. In addition to exploring dungeons and recruiting Pokemon, you can also hang out at Spinda's Cafe, accept and complete job requests to boost your rank, search for rare treasure, swapping and upgrading exclusive items, leveling up and evolving your Pokemon, and upgrading you and your team's skills makes for countless hours of entertainment and challenge. The real reason this game is so easy to play and replay over and over lies in the random dungeon generation. No two floors of any dungeon are ever exactly the same, and scrounging for resources as you go along an especially long dungeon can be truly intense when you're in a tight spot. It can be really easy to get caught off guard and lose a ton of progress because you weren't prepared, or a Monster House appears, or you run out of food items. It's an excellent challenge if you're willing to put in the time, and always a fun one at that.

Difficulty: While most of the dungeons in the main story are fairly forgiving, especially if you come prepared for them, some of the post-game missions are downright ridiculous. Players with experience with roguelikes will notice how forgiving this game is in comparison with similar games of the same genre. However, even experienced players will be challenged by one of the several "challenge dungeons", including some that strip you of every skill you've acquired throughout the game and force you start from the very beginning. without taking anything or anyone with you through up to 99 grueling and intense floors. You can also get some crazy loot for beating these dungeons, giving you extra incentive to complete them. Despite giving off the false first impression that the entire game will be a walk in the park, players who are willing to put the hours into this game will be rewarded with some INTENSE challenge levels.

Overall, while Explorers of Sky may be off-putting to non-Pokemon fans, players who give it a fair shake will find themselves truly surprised by the level of depth and entertainment they will be able to squeeze out of this title. Worth a spot in any Pokemon fans' collection, or even for fans of grid-based combat and dungeon exploration.
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Wow! 1100 words out of a newbie rank.

You've got a lot of potential. This was a very great review, and I hope to read more from you.

You're better than some of the high ranking people in my opinion. You covered almost everything a gamer might wonder before getting the game.
Wow! 1100 words out of a newbie rank.

You've got a lot of potential. This was a very great review, and I hope to read more from you.

You're better than some of the high ranking people in my opinion. You covered almost everything a gamer might wonder before getting the game.
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Very nice work here. It's hard to believe this was only your third post really. You did a great job making a very neatly organized review that managed to explain exactly what we could expect from this game. I hope we see more reviews by you in the future. Keep it up!
Very nice work here. It's hard to believe this was only your third post really. You did a great job making a very neatly organized review that managed to explain exactly what we could expect from this game. I hope we see more reviews by you in the future. Keep it up!
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