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 Another Trip, Another Pokemon....All Fun! March 15, 2010
Stephen A. Lambert (Plainfield, NH United States)
14 out of 16 found this review helpful
We all know by now that Pokemon is a franchise that just refuses to go away. We have seen three incarnations of Pokemon JUST for the DS alone, and countless others before it. These two "new" Pokemon games are based on the Gameboy games Gold and Silver, which had many features such as a day/night cycle that stirred up our love for Pokemon all over again.
They're back, revamped, and better than ever for the Nintendo DS. The graphics tweak another notch from the DS's capabilities, making this one of the best Pokemon games to be seen to date. The Pokewalker is a nice addition for you to train your Pokemon "on the go", and can give you items in return. New paths open up on your Pokewalker as time goes by, and you can level up one Pokemon to your heart's content as you walk around. Simply gimmicky....simply amazing.
I pre ordered SoulSilver just to obtain the Lugia figurine, as it's highly detailed and a must for any Pokemon fan to own. For a Pokemaniac, you couldn't ask for more. Perhaps ordering the strategy guide, but otherwise, you will be in heaven. Gameplay is simply marvelous, as was the first three for the DS. There's some additional content, and it seems that there is a way to get many more Pokemon in this game, including all the legendaries (Sequine, Palkia, etc.). Simply marvelous.
However, there will be those that feel the "been there, done that" feeling will overshadow this title. If you've done Pearl, Diamond, and Platinum, you've been here before. You've SEEN it before. You know how many hours you've grinded in Pokemon..do you really want to do it all again? That would be the question you need to ask yourself before spending another $40.00 for essentially the same thing.
So, to conclude, it's Pokemon, it's a remake on two classics from yesteryear, and it's a great game. The added features in my opinion warranted another $40.00 out of my pocket. I am not disappointed for the purchase, even though I've "owned them all" at one point or another through my Pokemon career.
Pluses:
+ Great game, great remake on two classics from the first days of Pokemon
+ Pokewalker is a fun accessory to have, and it's actually practical.
+ Graphics are up a notch, some new soundtracks are in the game
+ Many legendary Pokemon can be caught in this game
Minuses:
- Same old Pokemon game play. Nothing revolutionary here.
- If you've played Diamond, Pearl, or Platinum, do you want to do it again?
- Pokewalker could be considered a gimmick by some folks.
Bottom Line:
For Pokefans, you should invest the money. Hopefully you pre ordered it and got the marvelous figurine that went with it. The Pokewalker is fun to play with and great to level up Pokemon you don't want to during the game itself. Casual game players might want to steer clear of this or play test it first at your local Gamestop to see if you like it, and Pokemon players who have played the other games might want to think twice before spending another $40.00 for something that is essentially, a carbon copy of Pearl, Diamond, and Platinum.
My 9 year old son says this is the best one yet March 16, 2010
L. Gildart (Somerville, MA USA)
12 out of 14 found this review helpful
My son, like many nine year old boys, is a huge fan of pokemon. The series, the movies, the toys, the music, the games, you name it. He can and will discuss at length the pros and cons of various team configurations. Really. For hours. But he's been pretty quiet since we got this game, because he is more interested in playing it than he is in talking about it. I got him a used gameboy color when he was really young, and he played silver, gold, and crystal before he was old enough to read very well. He was really bummed about not being able to transfer his GBC pokemon to GBA or DS, so he was really excited to be able to play those games over in a format that will allow him to keep his little friends.
He loves the pokewalker. It uses a wireless connection to store a pokemon that the player can then walk around with. The pokewalker is also a digital pedometer that makes the pokemon gain experience with every step, so the player actually can level up pokemon just by carrying them around. That's very cool and adds an element of realism that's really quite clever. The connection seems to be very reliable, too. No unexpected drop-outs or trouble getting it to work.
It also helps me get the kid outside. We can take Pikachu for a walk.
The included figure for this package is Lugia, and it's just gorgeous. The details are very fine - he almost looks "real." I'm very happy with the purchase.
great game March 16, 2010
Charles J. Pan
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
This Is A Great Edition To The pokemon franchise. it might have a pretty similar plot as the previous games before it, but my son loves it. the pokewalker makes a great accessory to carry along with you. if you like pokemon, this is highly recommended.
LOVE THIS!!!!!!!!!!!! March 22, 2010
Cody A. Adams
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I have always been an avid pokemon player but this game has it all! The best out of any game that i have played and i couldnt have asked for more!
Great Game March 21, 2010
Ictiocyon (Honolulu)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Just what I expected, very good game for a fan of pokemon. Don't expect any revolutionary changes, basically just many of the new aspects of Gen IV pokemon games applied to Gold/Silver with a few new aspects in the game(New Safari Zone, Redesigned Gyms, etc)
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