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Pokemon Y Review
12 years ago
Yep, thought I'd do this, I hear a lot of people are hating on it a bit, but I do think it has some redeeming qualities to it as well. Now......
Graphics: 9 of 10: I am really loving the new 3D models for the game. It somehow manages to stay true to the Pokémon art style while still giving Pokémon a much needed boost in the right direction.
Sound: 2 of 10: No catchiness, no pop, is really just background noise. :I
Story: 3 of 10: This is an excellent example of an attempt at an epic story falling completely flat. At it's core, it is relatable. A growing population that is leading itself to along a path of self destruction. But bad writing and characterization makes what should be an epic tale into something....childish and moot.
NPCs: 2 of 10: Team Flare........Never before has a team been SO COMPLETELY AND TOTALLY INCOMPETENT!!!! I think it was meant as a joke about "fitting in" and "being cool" but they really just made me wanna retch. None of the Gym Leaders were any good, and Friens and Rivals were just.....there.
New Pokémon: 6 of 10: There are a few takers from this batch, none are really what I'd call a "horrible" design, but also none that make it into my Pokemon top ten. One really annoying fact to me is that this is the fewest new Legendries we've ever had for a new generation.
New Features: 7 of 10: This number may have been higher, new mega evos, pokemon amie, all of that is very nice and a great addition to the pokemon series......But the new Exp. Share system......It makes things TOO easy, I think.
Region: 7 of 10: I'm sorry to say that it wasn't until I saw the Luminos Tower that I realized that this region was based around France. XD
That being said, it is a very interesting take, with cafes, hotels, the flowers, it was all very bright and cheerful, and an excellent new addition to the pokemon world.
All in all, I think it was an OK installment to the Pokémon franchise. It's rather obvious they tuned down the difficulty a good bit to help appeal to the less hardcore fans.
Graphics: 9 of 10: I am really loving the new 3D models for the game. It somehow manages to stay true to the Pokémon art style while still giving Pokémon a much needed boost in the right direction.
Sound: 2 of 10: No catchiness, no pop, is really just background noise. :I
Story: 3 of 10: This is an excellent example of an attempt at an epic story falling completely flat. At it's core, it is relatable. A growing population that is leading itself to along a path of self destruction. But bad writing and characterization makes what should be an epic tale into something....childish and moot.
NPCs: 2 of 10: Team Flare........Never before has a team been SO COMPLETELY AND TOTALLY INCOMPETENT!!!! I think it was meant as a joke about "fitting in" and "being cool" but they really just made me wanna retch. None of the Gym Leaders were any good, and Friens and Rivals were just.....there.
New Pokémon: 6 of 10: There are a few takers from this batch, none are really what I'd call a "horrible" design, but also none that make it into my Pokemon top ten. One really annoying fact to me is that this is the fewest new Legendries we've ever had for a new generation.
New Features: 7 of 10: This number may have been higher, new mega evos, pokemon amie, all of that is very nice and a great addition to the pokemon series......But the new Exp. Share system......It makes things TOO easy, I think.
Region: 7 of 10: I'm sorry to say that it wasn't until I saw the Luminos Tower that I realized that this region was based around France. XD
That being said, it is a very interesting take, with cafes, hotels, the flowers, it was all very bright and cheerful, and an excellent new addition to the pokemon world.
All in all, I think it was an OK installment to the Pokémon franchise. It's rather obvious they tuned down the difficulty a good bit to help appeal to the less hardcore fans.
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~maxl8
That's fair I just strongly disagree with the music and Team Flare I liked the music it could have been better during battle music but music in routes were very nice and adventure like. Now team Flare is debatable but I like Lysandre and hisgoal seem so dark and and his battle music was cool too. Some of the gym leaders were cool but I wish they were better rivals like Silver and Hugh. but I'm not trying to get you change your opinion I understand how you feel it's just my opinion glad you think the games okay though.
