solandecabras
2017
A very calm, enjoyable game! The flying controls might be a bit tricky to get a hold of, but once you do it's all smooth sailing! There's an interesting story with even more background lore you can figure out by exploring, the graphics are stylized and so pleasing to look at, and the different temples with the puzzles are fun to figure out while not being overly difficult or frustrating!
A quite enjoyable experience, overall. Definitely recommended!
A quite enjoyable experience, overall. Definitely recommended!
2019
One of the best games I've ever played. A sweet and calm climb with so much to explore!! There is so much to discover, so many characters to talk to, yet it doesn't overstay its welcome. I first played it in 2020, and since then I've replayed it quite a few times! Lovely graphics, amusing characters, a funny MC, extremely fun mechanics... it's definitely worth it!!!!
2013
This review contains spoilers
This game made by just TWO PEOPLE?? is one of the best gaming experiences I've had lately. Simple mechanics that slightly evolve over the course of the game, this pixel heaven is more than meets the eye. A compelling story, mysterious characters and an amazing collection/progress system in the form of cards... It all makes this game simply a delight to play. The only gripe I have, to be honest, is the post-ending cards and their placement. While fun easter eggs, some of them are so obscure and confusing to get they're nearly impossible without watching a guide. Other than that, incredible game!!!
2016
This game has one of the best atmospheres I've ever played in. This Tibetan temple hides a dark, if not sad, story - it's not necessary for you to discover it, but if you do, the ending takes on a whole new meaning. It's quite short, but for being free it certainly clears the bar with ease. An enjoyable platformer!
Possibly my favorite game to have ever played. Insane story, insane controls, insane mechanics, both the 2D and 3D parts are enjoyable in their own right, desertNPC, loveable and hateable characters...... Just possibly the greatest gaming experience I have ever had.
2013
One of the most underrated games in the entire Pokémon franchise. I have been defending this game since 2013 and will do so until my dying breath.
Pokémon's 6th generation is rife with controversy due to, among other things, the switch from 2D to 3D. I couldn't care less. This game is one of the most enjoyable Pokémon games there has ever been. The creature variety is the highest in any Pokémon mainline base game ever, with just over 450. The distribution of these creatures in the different areas of the game is immaculate, and it opens up an enormous amount of team variety and possibilities. The introduction of the Fairy type, the PSS (the best player interaction format the franchise has ever had, by the way), the Super Training, being able to pet your mons in Amie, mega-evolutions, the best environments this series has ever seen (Laverre City, Route 14, Route 19, Glittering Cave, Route 9, long et cetera)... it all comes together in what could have been a masterpiece of a Pokémon game.
I say "what could have been" because as much as I like this game, it does have its problems... and they lie mainly in the story. Not the best story the series has, not the worst by far (generation 2 takes the cake), but still far from brilliant. This and the somehwat bland characters, both probably a product of a rushed development, along with some generation 1 pandering and locking many mega stones behind the post-game (apart from Looker's storyline, not much to do in it honestly) are the few flaws this game has.
Do not let anyone tell you otherwise: despite its flaws, Pokémon X and Y are very much worth playing.
Pokémon's 6th generation is rife with controversy due to, among other things, the switch from 2D to 3D. I couldn't care less. This game is one of the most enjoyable Pokémon games there has ever been. The creature variety is the highest in any Pokémon mainline base game ever, with just over 450. The distribution of these creatures in the different areas of the game is immaculate, and it opens up an enormous amount of team variety and possibilities. The introduction of the Fairy type, the PSS (the best player interaction format the franchise has ever had, by the way), the Super Training, being able to pet your mons in Amie, mega-evolutions, the best environments this series has ever seen (Laverre City, Route 14, Route 19, Glittering Cave, Route 9, long et cetera)... it all comes together in what could have been a masterpiece of a Pokémon game.
I say "what could have been" because as much as I like this game, it does have its problems... and they lie mainly in the story. Not the best story the series has, not the worst by far (generation 2 takes the cake), but still far from brilliant. This and the somehwat bland characters, both probably a product of a rushed development, along with some generation 1 pandering and locking many mega stones behind the post-game (apart from Looker's storyline, not much to do in it honestly) are the few flaws this game has.
Do not let anyone tell you otherwise: despite its flaws, Pokémon X and Y are very much worth playing.
2014
This review contains spoilers
The perfect remake of already good games. This game takes every obnoxious or insufferable thing Ruby and Sapphire had, brushed them away, and then improved on it immensely. Hoenn has never been a better place to play in!
A non-comprehensive list of amazing additions this game has compared to the originals:
- A touch screen. And what a touch screen! From the quick-access menu, to the impossibly good DexNav, to the XY section, to a fun news report, to the most comprehensive map this series has ever seen... The absolute perfect bottom screen.
- Post-Generation 3 changes are added! No FRLG evolution blocking, or HGSS-style dex cutting. Every single Pokémon that got an evolution or preevolution after Gen 3 has said evolutionary line added to the regional dex! Gallade, Probopass, Magnezone, Budew, Roserade, Chingling, Dusknoir, Rhyperior, Froslass, and even a new form in Cosplay Pikachu! Fairy type is also present, with representatives such as Mawile, Jigglypuff, Marill or Ralts!
- New Mega-Evolutions! Most of them are available right before the eighth gym, but some of them are obtainable before that!
- New Groudon and Kyogre forms!! And they're so cool!!
- The entire Delta Episode as an amazing homage to Pokémon Emerald with a surprise appearance at the end!
- Improved already present mechanics like contests or Secret Bases to the point of perfection.
- Possibly the best Fly in the series, allowing you to fly to ANY ROUTE or place you want.
- Lati@s Flight. Need I say more?
- The presence of so many species of Pokémon you can complete the entire National Pokédex just with the generation 6 games alone.
People complain about the lack of Battle Front but let's be so for real. Who played the Battle Front consistently? In my humble opinion, this game is so good people just needed to find a nitpick for it so they could complain because Arceus forbid a good Pokémon game is released.
All in all, possibly the single best Pokémon experience one could have and the gold standard for all Pokémon games before and after it, remakes included. If you have the chance, you need to play it!
A non-comprehensive list of amazing additions this game has compared to the originals:
- A touch screen. And what a touch screen! From the quick-access menu, to the impossibly good DexNav, to the XY section, to a fun news report, to the most comprehensive map this series has ever seen... The absolute perfect bottom screen.
- Post-Generation 3 changes are added! No FRLG evolution blocking, or HGSS-style dex cutting. Every single Pokémon that got an evolution or preevolution after Gen 3 has said evolutionary line added to the regional dex! Gallade, Probopass, Magnezone, Budew, Roserade, Chingling, Dusknoir, Rhyperior, Froslass, and even a new form in Cosplay Pikachu! Fairy type is also present, with representatives such as Mawile, Jigglypuff, Marill or Ralts!
- New Mega-Evolutions! Most of them are available right before the eighth gym, but some of them are obtainable before that!
- New Groudon and Kyogre forms!! And they're so cool!!
- The entire Delta Episode as an amazing homage to Pokémon Emerald with a surprise appearance at the end!
- Improved already present mechanics like contests or Secret Bases to the point of perfection.
- Possibly the best Fly in the series, allowing you to fly to ANY ROUTE or place you want.
- Lati@s Flight. Need I say more?
- The presence of so many species of Pokémon you can complete the entire National Pokédex just with the generation 6 games alone.
People complain about the lack of Battle Front but let's be so for real. Who played the Battle Front consistently? In my humble opinion, this game is so good people just needed to find a nitpick for it so they could complain because Arceus forbid a good Pokémon game is released.
All in all, possibly the single best Pokémon experience one could have and the gold standard for all Pokémon games before and after it, remakes included. If you have the chance, you need to play it!
Not a bad game, it's just Johto. The region is rife with problems this remake did very little to assuage.
However, let's check the positives first: Pokémon follow you!! Very cute! The addition of the Safari Zone would have solved the problem of some Johto pokémon not being available until postgame if it hadn't been the most confusing Safari Zone ever. The PokéAthlon is a fun minigame, and the graphical update is nothing to scoff at! The inclusion of some Crystal elements with Eusine and Suicune is a very nice touch too! The touch screen is certainly an improvement, and some mechanics regarding the Pokégear are also quite better than the original were.
However, it still suffers from many of the problems the original had, including (but not limited to): awful level scaling, disjointed story, terrible Pokémon distribution (and it doesn't add the new gen 4 additions to the gen 2 roster to the regional Pokédex except for a very specific case, which is just awkward), strange gym leader teams... All of this results in teams being picked from the same roster of 10 Pokémon, with no variety whatsoever and a strange sense of progression.
All in all, a decent game, a decent remake, but it still does not solve the awful problems that plagued Johto from the start and suffers greatly from it.
However, let's check the positives first: Pokémon follow you!! Very cute! The addition of the Safari Zone would have solved the problem of some Johto pokémon not being available until postgame if it hadn't been the most confusing Safari Zone ever. The PokéAthlon is a fun minigame, and the graphical update is nothing to scoff at! The inclusion of some Crystal elements with Eusine and Suicune is a very nice touch too! The touch screen is certainly an improvement, and some mechanics regarding the Pokégear are also quite better than the original were.
However, it still suffers from many of the problems the original had, including (but not limited to): awful level scaling, disjointed story, terrible Pokémon distribution (and it doesn't add the new gen 4 additions to the gen 2 roster to the regional Pokédex except for a very specific case, which is just awkward), strange gym leader teams... All of this results in teams being picked from the same roster of 10 Pokémon, with no variety whatsoever and a strange sense of progression.
All in all, a decent game, a decent remake, but it still does not solve the awful problems that plagued Johto from the start and suffers greatly from it.
insane game. the best open world i've ever seen. exploration up the wazoo, charismatic and memorable characters, overdrive is so much fun!! skells are so cool!! i just wish they'd explained it a bit more in the game guide but it's ok the game is so good i didn't even notice at first.
there's just something about this planet...
there's just something about this planet...
Building on what made Xenoblade 2 good just so this can be absolutely fantastic. Amazing combat system that doesn't feel sluggish, characters I will be thinking about until the day I die, a story so heartbreaking it had me sobbing for weeks... this is literally the ideal Xenoblade experience. Man. Man. My fucking god.
2015
This review contains spoilers
Loved it! A relatively short yet sweet game. I only did the pacifist route (both times, even if the first one still ended with Omega Flowey!), and I found the story and characters very compelling. I am just bad at videogames, so I struggled a bit in fights, but I didn't mind!
2019
Very sweet. Very chill. Really enjoyed the atmosphere and the characters. Absolutely worth it.
2013
Very fun game!! Really liked trying to get most of the endings! Truly a masterpiece and defined an entire genre of games. Iconic.
2016
Quite enjoyable!! Extremely interesting mechanics, I struggled with some puzzles but that's on me, not the game, haha. Cute story, but you kind of forget about it, given the puzzles and platforming are the main draw of this game.
2007
It's so good! I had a very serious 2kki phase for a while, getting almost every badge and all the menus, and now I have left it behind for a while now. I still think it's an incredible game with so many places to see, so much to do, so much to explore!! One day I might return to it but I hold very dear memories of it.