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| - | '''Pokémon 5''' is the latest generation of [[Pokémon]] games, and is known as '''Black and White'''. Despite being released for the DS, they kick the previous generation in the gut as far as both quality and quantity are concerned. If you care, they are also the first Pokémon games to receive a [[40|perfect score]] from a [[Famitsu|certain prestigious Japanese panel of judges]]. It brings about a variety of new innovations, and is set to | + | '''Pokémon 5''' is the latest generation of [[Pokémon]] games, and is known as '''Black and White'''. Despite being released for the DS, they kick the previous generation in the gut as far as both quality and quantity are concerned. If you care, they are also the first Pokémon games to receive a [[40|perfect score]] from a [[Famitsu|certain prestigious Japanese panel of judges]]. It brings about a variety of new innovations, and is set to re-establish the series and franchise after it's minor setbacks in its previous generations. |
== New Pokémon == | == New Pokémon == | ||
| - | As with previous | + | As with previous generations, [[156|a ridiculous number]] of new Pokémon were added, bringing the total up to [[649]]. However, none of these new Pokémon are [[evolution]]s (let alone [[Eeveelution]]s), [[egg Pokémon]], or new [[formes]] of existing Pokémon; they all all original; and a vast majority of them are [[Dark]], [[Psychic]], [[Fighting]] or [[Ghost]] type. The variety ranges from the cute sea otter [[Mijumaru]], to the fearsome [[Reshiram]]. Like [[Pokémon 4|games before them]] though, the quality of these designs is mixed and open to debate, depending on your interpretation. |
== New Material == | == New Material == | ||
| - | Black and White feature the most innovations in the games to date; namely the inclusion of several new styles of [[ | + | Black and White feature the most new innovations in the games to date; namely the inclusion of several new styles of [[battle|battling]] the poor critters. Double Wild Pokémon, Rotation, and Triple battles were all included, and the kind of battles you encounter actual vary between versions. The battles themselves have also been redone, with gorgeous animated [[sprite]]s and a dynamic battle camera which ruins the viewing pleasure of said sprites, and a pointless little clock. Other visual changes include actual [[dialogue balloon]]s in conversations, and full 3D and 2D [[anime]] [[cutscene]]s at various points of importance. Black and White also advance the real [[time]] aspect of the game further by including seasons, which alter wild Pokémon catch rates in certain areas even further. Replacing the contests are [[Pokémon Musical]]s, which are still similar in function, and are another cute way to flash the beautiful animation and awkward 3D scenery. |
== Characters and Plot == | == Characters and Plot == | ||
<blockquote>''Main article: [[N]]''</blockquote> | <blockquote>''Main article: [[N]]''</blockquote> | ||
<blockquote>''[[OMG]] THERE ARE [[SPOILER]]S IN THIS SECTION! Read with [[caution]]!''</blockquote> | <blockquote>''[[OMG]] THERE ARE [[SPOILER]]S IN THIS SECTION! Read with [[caution]]!''</blockquote> | ||
| - | The character design for the game, like the rest of the game itself, pays much homage to it's predecessors. [[Black (trainer)|Black]] and [[White (trainer)|White]], the protagonist(s), are reminiscent of [[Red (trainer)|Red]] and [[Leaf]] thanks to their [[Spiky-haired protagonist|spikey hair]] and [[baseball caps]]. The mysterious [[N]], a central plot character, is also reminiscent of the baseball-capped protagonists, but is infact, an | + | The character design for the game, like the rest of the game itself, pays much homage to it's predecessors. [[Black (trainer)|Black]] and [[White (trainer)|White]], the protagonist(s), are reminiscent of [[Red (trainer)|Red]] and [[Leaf]] thanks to their [[Spiky-haired protagonist|spikey hair]] and [[baseball caps]]. The mysterious [[N]], a central plot character, is also reminiscent of the baseball-capped protagonists, but is infact, an attractive antagonist. [[Geechisu]], a [[sage]] in the insane [[Team Plasma]], is one of the most out-landish and down right [[evil|diabolical]] characters in the series by far, surpassing even the leader of his own team. [[Professor Araragi]] breaks yet another mold by being the first [[female]] [[professor]], and being the first to be actively involved in your quest. |
| - | The | + | The game's plot, for once, actually consists of something other than becoming the champion while fighting an evil team on the side; instead rather, the focus eventually becomes stopping the insane Team Plasma, with the help of the [[Gym Leader]]s, your [[Rival]]s, and that idiot [[champion]] [[Adeku]]. While it starts innocently enough with a battle with your rivals and your first new Pokémon, the first town throws you right [[into the thick of it]] when you stumble upon Team Plasma's attempts to pep rally the town into releasing their Pokémon, and the mysterious N, whom, despite his naive beliefs that Pokémon aren't made for battle, battles you anyway. Eventually, as you collect Gym badges, the Gym Leaders reveal to you legends of Yin and Yang Pokémon, and eventually N actually seizes control of one of them. Later on, rather than battling the Champion, the ending boils down to a [[epic battle|climatic battle]] against Team Plasma in N's very own [[castle]]! |
== Musical Genius == | == Musical Genius == | ||
| - | [[Go Ichinose]] returns; and he's better than ever! While [[Victini Battle Theme|some]] [[Wild Pokémon Battle theme|of]] the battle themes are a hit and miss affair, everything else is spot on, from the bagpipes in [[White Forest]], to the eerie choir of Geechisu's battle theme, and the emotional prologue music. The OST is probably capable of even blowing [[Pokémon 2]] and it's remakes out of the water with some of the more outstanding pieces, not to mention the inclusion of real event music, and a tucked away little remix of [[Blue (trainer)Blue/Green]]'s theme. | + | [[Go Ichinose]] returns; and he's better than ever! While [[Victini Battle Theme|some]] [[Wild Pokémon Battle theme|of]] the battle themes are a hit and miss affair, everything else is spot on, from the bagpipes in [[White Forest]], to the eerie choir of Geechisu's battle theme, and the emotional prologue music. The OST is probably capable of even blowing [[Pokémon 2]] and it's remakes out of the water (Hah! [[Keiji]] would like to see ''that''!) with some of the more outstanding pieces, not to mention the inclusion of real event music, and a tucked away little remix of [[Blue (trainer)|Blue/Green]]'s theme. |
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Revision as of 19:18, 11 October 2010
Pokémon 5 is the latest generation of Pokémon games, and is known as Black and White. Despite being released for the DS, they kick the previous generation in the gut as far as both quality and quantity are concerned. If you care, they are also the first Pokémon games to receive a perfect score from a certain prestigious Japanese panel of judges. It brings about a variety of new innovations, and is set to re-establish the series and franchise after it's minor setbacks in its previous generations.
New Pokémon
As with previous generations, a ridiculous number of new Pokémon were added, bringing the total up to 649. However, none of these new Pokémon are evolutions (let alone Eeveelutions), egg Pokémon, or new formes of existing Pokémon; they all all original; and a vast majority of them are Dark, Psychic, Fighting or Ghost type. The variety ranges from the cute sea otter Mijumaru, to the fearsome Reshiram. Like games before them though, the quality of these designs is mixed and open to debate, depending on your interpretation.
New Material
Black and White feature the most new innovations in the games to date; namely the inclusion of several new styles of battling the poor critters. Double Wild Pokémon, Rotation, and Triple battles were all included, and the kind of battles you encounter actual vary between versions. The battles themselves have also been redone, with gorgeous animated sprites and a dynamic battle camera which ruins the viewing pleasure of said sprites, and a pointless little clock. Other visual changes include actual dialogue balloons in conversations, and full 3D and 2D anime cutscenes at various points of importance. Black and White also advance the real time aspect of the game further by including seasons, which alter wild Pokémon catch rates in certain areas even further. Replacing the contests are Pokémon Musicals, which are still similar in function, and are another cute way to flash the beautiful animation and awkward 3D scenery.
Characters and Plot
Main article: N
OMG THERE ARE SPOILERS IN THIS SECTION! Read with caution!
The character design for the game, like the rest of the game itself, pays much homage to it's predecessors. Black and White, the protagonist(s), are reminiscent of Red and Leaf thanks to their spikey hair and baseball caps. The mysterious N, a central plot character, is also reminiscent of the baseball-capped protagonists, but is infact, an attractive antagonist. Geechisu, a sage in the insane Team Plasma, is one of the most out-landish and down right diabolical characters in the series by far, surpassing even the leader of his own team. Professor Araragi breaks yet another mold by being the first female professor, and being the first to be actively involved in your quest.
The game's plot, for once, actually consists of something other than becoming the champion while fighting an evil team on the side; instead rather, the focus eventually becomes stopping the insane Team Plasma, with the help of the Gym Leaders, your Rivals, and that idiot champion Adeku. While it starts innocently enough with a battle with your rivals and your first new Pokémon, the first town throws you right into the thick of it when you stumble upon Team Plasma's attempts to pep rally the town into releasing their Pokémon, and the mysterious N, whom, despite his naive beliefs that Pokémon aren't made for battle, battles you anyway. Eventually, as you collect Gym badges, the Gym Leaders reveal to you legends of Yin and Yang Pokémon, and eventually N actually seizes control of one of them. Later on, rather than battling the Champion, the ending boils down to a climatic battle against Team Plasma in N's very own castle!
Musical Genius
Go Ichinose returns; and he's better than ever! While some of the battle themes are a hit and miss affair, everything else is spot on, from the bagpipes in White Forest, to the eerie choir of Geechisu's battle theme, and the emotional prologue music. The OST is probably capable of even blowing Pokémon 2 and it's remakes out of the water (Hah! Keiji would like to see that!) with some of the more outstanding pieces, not to mention the inclusion of real event music, and a tucked away little remix of Blue/Green's theme.
