Pokemon: Black Version

I played Pokemon Black when it came out in Japan in September of last year and I've got to say I loved it. I was worried that it wouldn't live up to expectations and be as good as HG/SS, but frankly it did not disappoint. The new generation is fresh and is a completely new start for gamers; containing a world far away from the older generations. It was greatly needed as it helps new gamers immerse themselves in the world of Pokemon, but retains its charm and keeps its sense of identity for the older player to enjoy. My only real worry is that the gyms in this generation are much more linear than they have been for the past four; however this does greatly help the younger audience find their way (in previous games I have found that younger players tend to get frustrated when they have to train and backtrack to older cities to face gym leaders).
It's not just the story that has changed: 3D has been improved from the last generation and a more dynamic camera has been included which, in my opinion, give a better sense of a new world to the players. New battle techniques such as triple battles and rotation battles are great addition and add a new stragegic element to the games. All of these additions make these games the most promising yet, and hopefully they will not disappoint.

Ah i bought this game from japan before xmas to play over xmas new year ....

I completed it in 2 days perhaps its because i beat every region and game. This game i found dragging and tedious

You pretty much have 2 unrelenting rivals who pick the other 2 starters and from then on they and team plasma continuesly attack you from A to Z beat gym grab badge fight rival fight plasma Wash Rince Repeat.

I bilieve after Gold and Silver the poke creators let there eyes rest on this one the new poke roster is nothing impressive nor rememberable how ever the graphics are much improved other than that its a straight foward walk through poke park.

this has to be the best pokemon made yet. the 156 new pokemon are fresh and brilliant and the 3D in it makes it better. a must buy

Largely due to the fact that it was pretty much perfect in the first place the Pokemon series has changed very little in the last fifteen years. Despite this the developers have listened to some of the criticisms levelled at the games and included a number of the improvements fans have long been asking for.

The game of course still sees the player taking on the role of a child travelling from town to town collecting Pokemon and using them to battle all manner of opponents. Despite the familiar concept Pokemon Black is a more streamlined experience. Little things like combining the Pokemon Centre and Poke Mart into one building for example cuts down on pointless travelling whilst battles also run at a slightly quicker pace.

Two new types of battle are also included. Triple battles obviously allow for three Pokemon to fight at once whilst rotation battles allow the player to switch out Pokemon before each attack adding a new level of strategy to the game. Some Pokemon can now also combine moves to create more powerful attacks making the selection of a balanced team even more essential.

For the first time since the Game Boy original this version features a completely new set of Pokemon. Many of these are not as well designed as the original group but it does make exploration more interesting. No longer will you enter a cave to be greeted by yet another Zubat or Geodude. It is possible to get some of the older Pokemon once you complete the game or by using some of the bonus features but as per usual most have to be transferred from your save games on previous iterations.

Wrongly looked upon as 'a game for kids' Pokemon remains once the most in depth and strategic RPGs available on any console and with its more streamlined approach the Black or White game are as good a place to start as any.

Largely due to the fact that it was pretty much perfect in the first place the Pokemon series has changed very little in the last fifteen years. Despite this the developers have listened to some of the criticisms levelled at the games and included a number of the improvements fans have long been asking for.

The game of course still sees the player taking on the role of a child travelling from town to town collecting Pokemon and using them to battle all manner of opponents. Despite the familiar concept Pokemon Black is a more streamlined experience. Little things like combining the Pokemon Centre and Poke Mart into one building for example cuts down on pointless travelling whilst battles also run at a slightly quicker pace.

Two new types of battle are also included. Triple battles obviously allow for three Pokemon to fight at once whilst rotation battles allow the player to switch out Pokemon before each attack adding a new level of strategy to the game. Some Pokemon can now also combine moves to create more powerful attacks making the selection of a balanced team even more essential.

For the first time since the Game Boy original this version features a completely new set of Pokemon. Many of these are not as well designed as the original group but it does make exploration more interesting. No longer will you enter a cave to be greeted by yet another Zubat or Geodude. It is possible to get some of the older Pokemon once you complete the game or by using some of the bonus features but as per usual most have to be transferred from your save games on previous iterations.

Wrongly looked upon as 'a game for kids' Pokemon remains once the most in depth and strategic RPGs available on any console and with its more streamlined approach the Black or White game are as good a place to start as any.