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Pokémon X Discussion (Nintendo 3DS) [game]
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8.64/10 from 16 user ratings |
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 The next generation of Pokémon is finally here! All-new 3D graphics, new monsters, new evolutions, new online social features, and a brand-new adventure is all packed nicely and tightly in the latest entry in the mega-hit franchise. And what do you know, the critics seem to love it, too! Eurogamer ReviewPolygon ReviewGamesRadar ReviewJoystiq ReviewIGN ReviewSo, who all will be joining me in this latest (and apparently greatest) journey into the world of Pokémon? Will you be the very best? Like no one ever was? URL to share (right click and copy)
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10/06/13, 01:08 Edited: 10/06/13, 01:16
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You know, I'm definitely enjoying this game a lot, but as someone who hasn't played Pokemon since G/S, I think I was still expecting a little more.
It seems that the progression is really linear so far, to the point where you can't divulge from the main path at all without some NPC suggesting you go visit such-and-such first. The focus is definitely on the Pokemon themselves and the combat system, and to that end it's quite a success. Battling has never looked better, and it's great to finally get fully animated 3D Pokemon models duking it out. I'm still not really sure why they have that "circle" of grass or whatever to stand on though...kinda makes them feel more static somehow.
My other main complaint is with the dialogue. It comes across as pretty bland, barely a step up from the original games' text, and nowhere near the ballpark as the usual Treehouse games like Paper Mario and Fire Emblem. Did a different translation team do this? I was really hoping for an Animal Crossing-esque level of wit, or at least flowery dialogue in that sense, but it's still pretty stilted and worded strangely. A couple of the plot elements so far have felt like a cheesy anime.
What I do love is the visual style. The world has a great consistent look to it, very fresh and very French. The music is quite fitting in that way as well (although I'd argue that this series never really had a great soundtrack). But considering the pedigree, I was hoping the long-overdue visual upgrade was just the tip of the iceberg for this renovation of Pokemon, rather than the main hook.
It's still early, of course, and I'm still absolutely enjoying it. I was just hoping we'd have a GOTY contender on our hands.
...And yeah, the lack of 3D is a bummer! It doesn't even play in 2v2 battles! |
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