i think this was the first game that made me sob really bad
Peak
This game is amazing. The graphics are impressive, the storyline is surprisingly good and well written for what is supposedly a children's game, and it makes you want to play more and more even after the end of the main storyline. A must play !
El mejor juego de Pokémon de la historia, y mi juego favorito de la historia, me lo he pasado ya tantas veces (alrederor de 500 horas o mas) y aun así sigue emocionándome como el primer día simplemente tienes que jugarlo, musica 10/10, visualmente una maravilla 10/10, historia y personajes 10/10, encima tiene uno de los mejores postgames que e visto, con muchas cosas que hacer, ya se que no existe juego perfecto pero para mi este lo es. Cualquiera que me conoce sabe que este juego significa todo para mi.
I still can't believe this is a Pokemon game. Unbelievable.
Greatest PMD game EVER
It's a game written for children, but it was a very important one for me.
i sobbed
Peak
When i was 8 years old i knelt before my window and prayed to god that i would wake up tomorrow on a beach as a Pokemon with no memories and join a guild and save the world.
became atheist the next day.
became atheist the next day.
Peak
peak
made me trans.
This review contains spoilers
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When I was younger, I had a copy of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness. It's the same game as Explorers of Sky, but without the extra missions and some quality of life things. It's also one game as opposed to two (the other half originally being Explorers of Time). Ever since I got my starter, definitely not by slightly rigging the quiz, I liked the game a lot, liking it more as time went on. Ever since then, I found a way to play Explorers of Sky. My enjoyment only continued to grow. I didn't care that not everyone loved it. After all, they were wrong.
It's a comfort game for me, and honestly, I needed that. When I first started replaying this, I was not feeling great. I was dealing with a ton of stressors and needed a game that brought me closer to the positive emotions I frankly needed during that time. That's when I remembered I had this game ready to play. Why not? I could use a bit of nostalgia.
I picked up the game, started playing, and instantly felt like I was younger again. I knew the story, but the twists and turns still got reactions out of me all those years later. Team Skull still sucked, the partner was still nice to see as they grew, and the player character's mystery still intrigued me, even if I knew all the answers. In those moments, I realized that I would not get tired of playing this. Ironic, because people call it repetitive. The story was just as great as ever, leading me to play through the game. I even approached the gameplay with a lot more strategy than I had back when I was younger, and that actually caused me to have a lot more fun than usual.
When I reached the ending, I felt happier. Sure, the horizon was still there, but I felt as though I could face it now. There's a lot I still need to do, but if I could conquer time itself in this game, I could conquer some stressors in real life. After all, only this game would be ballsy enough to leave off on a downer ending and still have an incredible story in my eyes. I know it's not permanent, but the fact that they did that still matters. They were willing to leave the player in a state of sadness, letting that same player feel relief with a sense of closure and hope that not a lot of other games provide.
I really hope that one day, there is a new game in this series (and I don't just mean a remake). It may need an overhaul, as some of the elements in this game are elements that I know people don't like. However, while I could talk about how perfect this game is and how other people are wrong, that won't lead to a new game. Regardless, the fact that I want a new one should be a testament to how strong this game is on its own. No game before or since, sub-series or otherwise, has matched it for me.
You know what? This is my favorite video game.
When I was younger, I had a copy of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness. It's the same game as Explorers of Sky, but without the extra missions and some quality of life things. It's also one game as opposed to two (the other half originally being Explorers of Time). Ever since I got my starter, definitely not by slightly rigging the quiz, I liked the game a lot, liking it more as time went on. Ever since then, I found a way to play Explorers of Sky. My enjoyment only continued to grow. I didn't care that not everyone loved it. After all, they were wrong.
It's a comfort game for me, and honestly, I needed that. When I first started replaying this, I was not feeling great. I was dealing with a ton of stressors and needed a game that brought me closer to the positive emotions I frankly needed during that time. That's when I remembered I had this game ready to play. Why not? I could use a bit of nostalgia.
I picked up the game, started playing, and instantly felt like I was younger again. I knew the story, but the twists and turns still got reactions out of me all those years later. Team Skull still sucked, the partner was still nice to see as they grew, and the player character's mystery still intrigued me, even if I knew all the answers. In those moments, I realized that I would not get tired of playing this. Ironic, because people call it repetitive. The story was just as great as ever, leading me to play through the game. I even approached the gameplay with a lot more strategy than I had back when I was younger, and that actually caused me to have a lot more fun than usual.
When I reached the ending, I felt happier. Sure, the horizon was still there, but I felt as though I could face it now. There's a lot I still need to do, but if I could conquer time itself in this game, I could conquer some stressors in real life. After all, only this game would be ballsy enough to leave off on a downer ending and still have an incredible story in my eyes. I know it's not permanent, but the fact that they did that still matters. They were willing to leave the player in a state of sadness, letting that same player feel relief with a sense of closure and hope that not a lot of other games provide.
I really hope that one day, there is a new game in this series (and I don't just mean a remake). It may need an overhaul, as some of the elements in this game are elements that I know people don't like. However, while I could talk about how perfect this game is and how other people are wrong, that won't lead to a new game. Regardless, the fact that I want a new one should be a testament to how strong this game is on its own. No game before or since, sub-series or otherwise, has matched it for me.
You know what? This is my favorite video game.
Insanely good story and visuals and one of the best soundtracks to any game I've ever played. The gameplay loop being "boring" is the closest thing to a fault I can give it, but the resource management aspect of it makes it not so bad. One of the best video games I've ever played.
Mi juego de Pokémon favorito :)
Tiene las mismas mecánicas que equipo de Rescate rojo y azul, pero mejora en todos los aspectos y añade más contenido respecto a exploradores del tiempo y la oscuridad. Tiene una historia interesante, los Pokémon tienen más carisma y en general es un juego entretenido y buenísimo
Que guapo esta esto
masterful blend of storytelling, visuals, music and game mechanics. elevated by the extra stories unlocked throughout the main campaign. the game ever
Juegazo, hoy me lo encontré de segunda mano por 100 eurazos su puta madre
I’ve had this game since chilhood so maybe its nostalgia but this is genuinely one of the best games of all time in my eyes and nothing will ever change that. The characters, story, gameplay is so amazing that i cant put it into words and its a magic the series has yet to recapture. I absolutely recommend this game to anyone even mildly interested its genuinely one of the greatest games of all time and one i constantly go back to.
Don't ever forget
The best that the Pokémon franchise has to offer. Explorers of Sky has what is hands-down the greatest story of any of the Pokémon games, mainline or otherwise. On top of that, this game has some incredible spritework, music, and has (in my opinion) the most refined gameplay of the Mystery Dungeon spinoffs. Easy 10/10 for me.
dude i love shaymin
Beyond peak. My fav in the mystery dungeon series
how could i have passed on this game for so long??
the story is so original and good for a pokemon game that's awesome
if i could play this when i was a child.. man
the story is so original and good for a pokemon game that's awesome
if i could play this when i was a child.. man
When I play a game, my primary focus is on gameplay, simply how it feels. If I want to be emotionally affected, I'll listen to music or watch a series, but the point is I'm not a story-based game kind of guy. But, wow, Explorers of Sky really is making me question that, what a powerfully simple game. It's lightning in a bottle. I can't figure out why exactly this game has emotionally resonated with me so much, but it simply does.
I've played some really amazing games in this past year as I've been trying to catch up on some classics, but I don't think any of them have really helped me in the way that Explorers of Sky has done. It's so funny how a narrative about fictional creatures, how something with Bidoof in it, can tell such a human tale, but it does. This game has made my heart feel a certain way that video games haven't in some time, and it's a little uncomfortable to be honest. I never played Explorers of Sky as a kid, but to be an adult, playing such an inherently nostalgic game with a story that anyone can resonate with, it's a really strange and moving feeling. A game about little critters to heal the soul regarding loss, loneliness, friendship, community, geez man. It's too much.
There were plenty of moments where I wouldn't have given this game a 5/5 score, mostly due to some problems I had with the gameplay. But I simply don't care. I will be thinking about Pokémon Mystery Dungeon for a really long time, it's just so...much. Definitely adding this game to the list of things to look forward to if I get Alzheimer one day. To experience all of its beautiful qualities all over again would be everything.
The soundtrack will wrap you in this floating sensation of warmth and comfort. I can't understate just how powerful it is. Prepare for infectious smiles, for tears, for just feeling like you are kind of not on Earth. The premise of the game is equally adventurous and self-reflective. It juggles multiple aspects of the story very well and creates a singular storyline that hits so many unique emotional beats. The characters are so lovable and pleasant to be around. You will instantly love every single character yes, because they are adorable, but also because they feel dynamic in how they're written. The visuals take a simple world and make it vibrant with how detailed and intentional the design feels. Beautiful sprite work, character portraits, and overworld design paint a lovely little world to be in. All of this it to say that Explorers of Sky is able to transport you to this place of harmony within seconds, and to make it even stronger, it's smashed into pieces every now and then. Anyone could play and appreciate it, I guarantee that anyone could feel some strong emotions well up.
If you've played this game, you know. If you haven't, you really owe it to yourself. I definitely 100% played this game legally and didn't download an incredibly easy to use emulator to my underpowered laptop to play it no I mean it'd be so easy to do that and for anyone to do that but I didn't. Point is, game is good. Haven't cried this many times from one game probably ever, what a manly ass game.
I've played some really amazing games in this past year as I've been trying to catch up on some classics, but I don't think any of them have really helped me in the way that Explorers of Sky has done. It's so funny how a narrative about fictional creatures, how something with Bidoof in it, can tell such a human tale, but it does. This game has made my heart feel a certain way that video games haven't in some time, and it's a little uncomfortable to be honest. I never played Explorers of Sky as a kid, but to be an adult, playing such an inherently nostalgic game with a story that anyone can resonate with, it's a really strange and moving feeling. A game about little critters to heal the soul regarding loss, loneliness, friendship, community, geez man. It's too much.
There were plenty of moments where I wouldn't have given this game a 5/5 score, mostly due to some problems I had with the gameplay. But I simply don't care. I will be thinking about Pokémon Mystery Dungeon for a really long time, it's just so...much. Definitely adding this game to the list of things to look forward to if I get Alzheimer one day. To experience all of its beautiful qualities all over again would be everything.
The soundtrack will wrap you in this floating sensation of warmth and comfort. I can't understate just how powerful it is. Prepare for infectious smiles, for tears, for just feeling like you are kind of not on Earth. The premise of the game is equally adventurous and self-reflective. It juggles multiple aspects of the story very well and creates a singular storyline that hits so many unique emotional beats. The characters are so lovable and pleasant to be around. You will instantly love every single character yes, because they are adorable, but also because they feel dynamic in how they're written. The visuals take a simple world and make it vibrant with how detailed and intentional the design feels. Beautiful sprite work, character portraits, and overworld design paint a lovely little world to be in. All of this it to say that Explorers of Sky is able to transport you to this place of harmony within seconds, and to make it even stronger, it's smashed into pieces every now and then. Anyone could play and appreciate it, I guarantee that anyone could feel some strong emotions well up.
If you've played this game, you know. If you haven't, you really owe it to yourself. I definitely 100% played this game legally and didn't download an incredibly easy to use emulator to my underpowered laptop to play it no I mean it'd be so easy to do that and for anyone to do that but I didn't. Point is, game is good. Haven't cried this many times from one game probably ever, what a manly ass game.
Fucking MASTERPIECE
The soundtrack was fucking composed by GODS
The soundtrack was fucking composed by GODS
I'll use this space to say this applies to Explores of Darkness and Time as well.
This game is fantastic, and I really can't gush enough about it. It's a roguelike that is best known for how beautiful and heart-breaking its story is. I don't want to say much at the risk of spoiling anything. The music is wonderful as well, and I think it really is truly great.
Like rescue team though, in my opinion, I feel like nostalgia hides how utterly boring the long and grueling dungeons of this game are. They're an absolute slog the longer you play, and the hunger mechanic is annoying.
I do wish this game got a remaster in the same vein as Rescue Team DX, though. Because they are the best set of PMD games and absolutely deserve it.
Score: 88
This game is fantastic, and I really can't gush enough about it. It's a roguelike that is best known for how beautiful and heart-breaking its story is. I don't want to say much at the risk of spoiling anything. The music is wonderful as well, and I think it really is truly great.
Like rescue team though, in my opinion, I feel like nostalgia hides how utterly boring the long and grueling dungeons of this game are. They're an absolute slog the longer you play, and the hunger mechanic is annoying.
I do wish this game got a remaster in the same vein as Rescue Team DX, though. Because they are the best set of PMD games and absolutely deserve it.
Score: 88
Yeah its the best Pokemon spin off ever made so what.