was gonna play the sequel when apple finally let emulators onto the app store, but i decided to try the first one instead.
- the core concept is solid, but the fun just isn’t there
- partner assists that would spawn under the line (grass for example) felt useless
- tedious boss fights. charizard in particular made me put the game down
- story and characters are paper thin
there is something to this though. hoping my nostalgia for the sequel isn’t misplaced!
- the core concept is solid, but the fun just isn’t there
- partner assists that would spawn under the line (grass for example) felt useless
- tedious boss fights. charizard in particular made me put the game down
- story and characters are paper thin
there is something to this though. hoping my nostalgia for the sequel isn’t misplaced!
This was a great start to such an underrated Pokemon spin-off series! But man, this game was quite challenging. But I have such fond memories of it. In fact, it's been such a long time since I beat this that I want to replay it!
It's not even nostalgia kicking in here, they had a really good idea for a game and ran with it. It's a game purposefully designed for a touchscreen, and it's a lot of fun. While the gameplay is just drawing circles at most, they actually give you a wide range of fun mechanics to help you out during that game. It's definitely not fleshed out as much as it could be, but they were def in their experimental bag w this one. The fact that pokemon can just help you draw circles better is cool and makes you want to collect more mons.
They need to make this a mobile game. If someone from nintendo reads this, you need to make a mobile gacha game based around the pokemon ranger core mechanic. You will make millions. I'll send a check when I see the game announcement.
They need to make this a mobile game. If someone from nintendo reads this, you need to make a mobile gacha game based around the pokemon ranger core mechanic. You will make millions. I'll send a check when I see the game announcement.
Love this game so much. Creative take on new gameplay possibilities in the Pokémon world, and the story was very engaging.
May have contributed to my severly strained arm.
Had it's moments and was a neat concept, but it was lowkey an infuriating game.
Pokémon spinoffs were at their peak at this time. Pokémon Ranger was a fantastic twist on the worldbuilding in the game, and it was a great use of the DS touch pad. When I think of games that only Nintendo can make, this series comes to mind.
nostalgic game :)
Nearly broke my DS screen. I wish that we could get more Ranger games now, I really did like seeing them around in the Pokemon universe.
fun little game!!! original gameplay and fun new concept for more pokemon lore
I'm sure the story is as good and fun as the sequels, but MY GOD I hate how I have to loop a certain amount of times without getting the loop broken or the pokemon jumps out of the loop. If Nintendo decide to remake a Pokemon Ranger game I fucking hope it's this one