or do anything online, all is now just a push of the button away. The Player Search System is like an app that displays on the bottom screen of the 3DS and when connected to the internet, it displays everyone on your friends’ list both online and offline as well as any specific people you want to have on a Acquaintances list but more than that you can see all players from around the world who are playing the game as well and you can interact, battle, trade, chat and do much more with them. Later on in the game one can enter a Safari Zone and the more friends you have on your Friends List revealing more Pokémon to catch. The most noticeable additions to the new Pokémon are the Mega Evolutions. This is a temporary transformation that a Pokémon will undergo during battle but only certain Pokémon can achieve this new transformation and only if that Pokémon is given a specific Mega Stone. Thankfully
some of the stones are given as you progress and there is nothing cooler than unleashing the power of your Pokémon through this new transformation. Another new feature is called Pokémon-Amie which gives players a platform to interact with their Pokémon. This interaction allows players to pet their Pokémon, feed them, speak to them or play fun mini-games with them - and each interaction increased their affection towards you. You can even have a visual interaction as the camera picks up your facial features that your Pokémon will react to. So much more can be experienced in the game from the 3D battles with proper 3D models to the Super Training mini-games that improve your Pokémon’s overall stats to being able to change clothes and ride on the backs of Pokémon. This latest title offers an in-depth Pokémon experience that exceeds all previous versions. g
AT A GLANCE: RPG
Reviewed on:
3DS
Explore the new region of Kalos with your newly acquired Pokémon and experience the joys and trials of being a Pokémon trainer. Similar to: MaxPlayers Developer: Publisher: Distributer:
Pokémon Black/White, Pokémon Black/White 2 Local
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Network
Online
5
Game Freak Nintendo Core Group
Parental Advisory
3+ gamecca53
5
Violence Language Sex Drug Use Prejudice
Accessibility Hard-Core Medium Casual
Platforms
Genre:
PC X360 X0 PS3 PS4 Wii U PSV 3DS AND iOS
Score
80 71