As you know, we've been given yet ANOTHER two pokemon games, Black and White.
One really does wonder when they'll run out of names, or pokemon designs themselves.
Anyway, a lot of people were preparing to dismiss these games as 'more of the same', 'more recycled bullshit', etc before it even came out.
But i'm happy to declare that my copy of pokemon black has breathed new life into my love of pokemon. It totally caught me off guard and delivered a big heaping dose of awesome.
Yes, the experience was that damn good.
Notable changes:
- The professor in this game is a woman.
- TMs are now re-usable.
- There's a new battle system that shows up from time to time.
- There are quite a few new attacks and abilities.
- Battles seem quicker than usual because the 'slowly decreasing hp bar' animation is gone.
- Sometimes you'll get video calls from one of your allies.
- The Global Trade System has improved, and is now easier to use.
- The game has seasons and the weather to match.
- You get 2 rivals instead of 1. for the first time ever, all 3 starter pokemon get picked.
- You get the most complex and intricate "plotline" so far in the basic pokemon franchise, including a unique cause for the enemy organisation.
- The gym leaders get more involvement with the plot events, often helping you fight or gather info.
- The graphic quality has shot up by miles.
I'm currently on my way to the pokemon league, aiming for the top!
out of the 6 pokemon on my team, these 3 are my top fighters:
Normally these 3 sweep the floor with any opposing team, especially the badass croc.
Let's hope this continues when i face the Champion and 'N'.
TIME TO THROW DOWN, BITCH! D:<
so...yeah. time for a rundown.
POSITIVES:
- A fresh new look, improved graphical detail, and some gorgeous animations.
- Re-usable TMs! Duh!
- A ballsy plotline on gamefreak's part. (actively debating the 'animal cruelty' issue regarding pokemon).
- All 3 starter pokemon get taken! And 2 rivals = twice the fun when you thrash them! :D
- Some pretty powerful pokemon are available fairly early on (e.g. the crocodile).
- During the winter season, the water puddles everywhere have frozen, and on some routes there are mounds of snow that you can climb in order to reach areas you couldn't in the other 3 seasons. Gamefreak did some excellent work here, such consistency!
- The gyms continue the "type themed route to the leader" trend, with some of the best ideas yet.
NEGATIVES:
- Cheren's personality is annoying for most of the game.
- While some of the pathways and bridges are indeed well presented, before i got the Fly HM i really didn't appreciate needing to bike my way over a long-ass landmark just to get to the next town.
- Some of the pokemon designs are flat out retarded.
i do not accept these fucking abominations as pokemon, ok?
There are probably more, but i'm super tired so i'm ending this post right now anyways.
As far as the game is concerned: 8/10
Despite the major improvements, it's still not enough to warrant a second playthrough IMO,
but i would definitely recommend it to any and all pokemon fans.
Sup MDL. I like the sound of gym leaders getting more involved in the story line. I initially felt like ignoring this game completely, but after hearing how the plot is exceptionally well done, I've recently become intrigued to go on one more pokemon adventure.
ReplyDeleteyeah, the plot is definitely one of the strong points.
ReplyDeleteand as i said, gamefreak had some serious balls to actively bring up the whole "we're seperating pokemon from their trainers so they can be free from their animal slavery" thing.
i definitely recommend this game, i've been having a blast.
so good luck on your final frontier XD
and thanks for following me!