Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time
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Product Summary
Brand: NintendoAudio: English (Unknown)
Published: 2008-04
Release Date: 2008-04-20
Platform: Nintendo DS
Model: NTRPYFTE
Publisher: Nintendo
Product features:
- Rescue friends in trouble or send your own SOS messages through Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.
- 16 available playable Pokemon including several fourth-generation creatures, such as Chimarchar, Munchlax and Piplup and also several mainstays from previous Pokemon titles including Pikachu, Squirtle and Charmander
- Non-repeating dungeons and over 490 Pok mon ensure infinite exploration.
- Be on the lookout for familiar faces from Pok mon Diamond and Pok mon Pearl.
Video Game Reviews of Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time
Customer Review: Pokemon Mysteries have Never Been so Appealing! (by Laura)
Summary: 4 Stars
This game, along with its counterpart game, is actually much better than the Pokemon Mystery Dungeon games of the past (Blue/Red Rescue Team; which were really good in their own right). I'll grade all of the awesomeness, and what they could work on, with a grading system (A+ being the best, F- being the worst):
Storyline (A-): A VERY engaging storyline! Though it shares many of the same premises as previous games (e.g. you're a human who turned into a Pokemon), you realize how much deeper the storyline goes after you play for a while: "Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time/Darkness" really live up to the "Mystery" reputation this time, as you have a lot more mysteries to solve. In the previous games, the only things you tried to find out are: A. Why did you become a Pokemon, and B. Why are nature and Pokemon going out of whack? The same mysteries stand here, but with a LOT more added: you're partner pokemon (picked by how you respond to the questionaire) has a mysterious treasure, and you try to solve the mystery of that, as well. Other mysteries, including why a Grovyle is stealing time gears, and why certain other characters behave the way they do, are also intertwined; but, those are only the MAIN mysteries! Many other smaller mysteries like: is there really a cave behind the waterfall, or does a mysterious lake really exist, also present themselves! The mysteries are endless! The only real gripe I have with the storyline is the fact that they have so much story that they fail to tie some things up. An example is with Grovyle: what happens to him after all is said and done? What happens to his friends? It fails to wrap that up properly. Another somewhat gripe is that this story is of a slightly darker and more serious nature at some points: nothing to really be worried about, but it does get intense. Also, the ending makes you cry; of course, that's not really any different from the last games.
Gameplay (B+): You have basically the same solid gameplay from the last games, but it seems harder in the dungeons. It's pretty easy to get your butt kicked in about the third dungeon you visit (which is not far off from the game's start!). However, few elements besides difficulty have been added to change up what the gameplay is from the previous games, which makes it seem like "same old, same old," at times. If not for the story, and how it affects the times in between the dungeons, this game would hardly be any different from the previous ones. That's not necessarily a bad thing, though: veterans will know what to expect. Though this RPG seems like it's live action at times, it is indeed turn-based in the dungeons (where you will spend most of your time). You wander around the floors trying to find the quickest way out of the dungeon, usually; though there are missions that other Pokemon will give you to ask to do other things (like take down a criminal). Dungeons are roughly designed like the last game: there are items scattered around, which you will try to collect, and stairs lead to the next floor and eventually out of the dungeon. Nothing wrong with all of that: it's fun, just not fresh. The VERY beginning of the game is also old-hat, as your starter and partner is chosen by how you answer questions to a quiz. Now, where gameplay REALLY shines in difference is with the new addition of Wigglytuff's guild, which is also where the story shines. You basically train in the guild, like a student would train at a school; a Loudred is your alarm clock every morning, for the most of the game, your characters eat dinner before the night is through, and there is a lot of fun interaction. There is also a "sentry duty" mini game, that requires your stylus; other than that mini game, however, control with the stylus is optional (which is a good thing). You can also read a couple of diaries from other guild members, getting their thoughts on the situation, and interact a lot with the townsfolk; the most fun comes out of learning how everything works. You can see where creativity went into it, as they left no questions unanswered this time. You can also hatch Pokemon eggs in the game this time, though the process is kind of boring until you get the new Pokemon. Overall, the gameplay is great; it's just not very new in the dungeons, which isn't too bad, but kind of repetitious.
Music (A): The music in the Pokemon Mystery Dungeon series are often a lot better than traditional Pokemon Game music. This game is no exception, as there are some FABULOUS musical scores here! Each melody fits the mood of the dungeon, and is immersive, practically inviting the player to exploring the world to the fullest! There are a couple of tunes that are repetitious (Treasure Town's song comes to mind), but most of the music is pretty solid as far as games go. Veterans will even recognize one song as a creative remix and combination of many songs from the last game (which sounds pretty good)!
Graphics (B): When I played this game, I often felt that most of the graphics screamed, "Been there, done that!" It's kind of hard to top variety in area graphics, considering that the first set of Pokemon Mystery Dungeon games were all over the place (volcanic areas, snowy mountains, etcetera); but most of the graphics screamed, "rehash" from the last games. There's nothing wrong with the graphics, as they are pretty enough (though boring in longer dungeons, at it usually only differs from dungeon to dungeon), but veteran Pokemon Mystery Dungeon gamers might find most of them uninspired. Even the town looks pretty much the same, save for the addition of a few new shops and stuff (some of which, I never even use). This game's saving grace in graphics are that a few fresh ideas were thrown in (the Crystal Cave level, Nightmare levels, and Grim Future levels), which does add a hint of unpredictability; very fun! However, original level designs were far and few between this time. A shame, really.
Characters (A+): Character design was great! A lot more characters were mixed in here, and with greater importance: just about every character had an interesting role! Wigglytuff makes for a humorous guild master, yet he's smarter than he appears; Chatot, Wigglytuff's assistant, usually stands as your real boss, as he's pretty bossy, but he's also funny at times; Sunflora plays one of those "omigosh" girls, who use valley expressions and stuff; Bidoof is like an easily-excited sympathizer, as he was the newest member before you came along; and there many others! Sometimes, other characters will even tag along with your own in the dungeons: a refreshing experience! All of the characters will capture your interest, and make the gameplay FAR more interesting this time around.
Replayability (D): As far as replay values go, this game doesn't have much to offer; one of its biggest mistakes is having you move out of the guild after you "graduate," which immediately saps away most of the charm of the game. Once you truly complete the story, the most you can do is go after legendary Pokemon; a good challenge, I suppose, but just not as exciting. You can also continue to accept missions from the boards, but what's the point once you reach the highest rank? I think the programmers suspected that replay values wouldn't be too good, which is why they made the length of the game so long. Sadly, the best replay value you will find is restarting the game from scratch; and that's not even as fun, since the story becomes predictable at that point.
Overall (A-): Though this Pokemon game isn't a hundred percent ground-breaking, it's still great as games come. You'll be entertained for hours, solving mysteries and finding treasure; 'cause, let's face it, when is hunting for treasure NOT fun? Very creative, with inspired characters! I recommend this game to Pokemon fans and non-Pokemon fans alike, as this is a fun way to spend a boring afternoon.
Description of Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time
AS A POKEMON, YOU'LL TRAVEL TO A FANTASTIC LAND INHABITED ONLY BYPOKEMON.JOIN A POKEMON GUILD AND START YOUR JOURNEY TO FIND OUTWHY YOU'VE BEEN TURNED INTO A POKEMON.BATTLE AND TEAM UP WITHOVER 490 POKEMON IN THIS DEEPLY MOVING STORY OF EXPLORATION, BETRAYAL, ADVENTURE, AND, MOST OF ALL FRIENDSHIP.RANDOMLWhich Pok?mon are you? Another amazing addition to the Pok?mon series but this time you get to be the Pok?mon! You are in control of your own adventure in the latest release of Pok?mon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time! For years you've captured, traded and battled with them; now it's time once again to become a Pok?mon yourself! Join a guild and prepare for adventure as you return to a fantastic land untouched by humans. Hundreds of Pok?mon, randomly-generated dungeons, and online compatibility enhance strategic exploration and battles. Head out to explore long-lost dungeons, or hunt down criminal Pok?mon - the choice is yours in this epic game.
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Which Pok?mon are you?
For years you've captured, traded and battled with them; now it's time once again to become a Pok?mon yourself! Join a guild and prepare for adventure as you return to a fantastic land untouched by humans. Hundreds of Pok?mon, randomly-generated dungeons, and online compatibility enhance strategic exploration and battles. Head out to explore long-lost dungeons, or hunt down criminal Pok?mon - the choice is yours in this epic game.
Game Features:
- Rescue friends in trouble or send your own SOS messages through Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.
- Randomly-generated dungeons and over 490 Pok?mon ensure infinite exploration and possibilities.
- Be on the lookout for familiar faces from Pok?mon Diamond and Pok?mon Pearl.
Pok?mon 101
What are Pok?mon? Pok?mon come I all shapes and sizes. Each Pok?mon has one or two types of moves (such as Grass, Fire or Water) which it uses in battle. Pok?mon also develop their own personalities, likes and dislikes - just like humans do. Pok?mon and humans have learned to live and work together in harmony to create a better life for all.
Pok?mon grow and evolve in different ways. When Pok?mon travel with a Pok?mon trainer, they gain experience from battling other Pok?mon and other trainers. Pok?mon can also gain experience by staying at the Pok?mon daycare, but nothing beats first-hand battle experience. All Pok?mon have one or two innate element types. Pok?mon types reflect the strengths and weaknesses as well as the environments they originated from. For example Fire-type Pok?mon are often found near hot environments, excel in fire-type moves and are weak against Water-type moves. If you know what type of Pok?mon your opponent is using, it is usually a good strategy to use the opposing type. Gym leaders and trainers always use one or two Pok?mon types. Like most creatures, Pok?mon live in environments suited to their needs. A skilled Pok?mon trainer will search everywhere for Pok?mon and learn where to find different types. Some Pok?mon are more elusive than others. You will need key items such as a fishing pole to catch some Pok?mon.
Starting out in the game you find yourself transformed into a Pok?mon! After taking a Pok?mon personality test the form of your Pok?mon will be revealed. Washed ashore on the beach a fellow Pok?mon is beside you asking for your help in finding lost treasure. You can form rescue teams to discover the mystery around your transformation as you hunt for lost treasure along the way. Explore this fantastic land untouched by human hands as you join hundreds of Pok?mon in randomly-generated dungeons.
Utilizing the Wi-fi connection feature enables players to rescue each other or send out your own SOS for help. With 16 available playable Pok?mon including Chimarchar, Munchlax, Piplup as well as previous Pok?mons including Pikachu, Squirtle, and Charmander the fun never stops! Keep a keen eye out for familiar faces from Pok?mon Diamond and Pok?mon Pearl as well. With over 490 Pok?mon and non-repeating dungeons this game ensure infinite exploration. Explore long-lost dungeons or hunt down criminal Pok?mon. The choice is yours in this open-ended game.
For years you've captured, traded and battled with them; now it's time once again to become a Pok?mon yourself! It's time to join the adventures of Treasure Town.
Fans of the two previous Pok?mon Mystery Dungeon games, Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team, will marvel at the greatly enhanced graphics, new story and grand adventure in Pok?mon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Pok?mon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness. For Game Boy? Advance owners, the fresh look and wireless aspects of these new Pok?mon titles provide even more reasons to upgrade to Nintendo DS. And best of all for budget-conscious parents, Nintendo DS is also able to play the entire library of Game Boy Advance games.
You can also save and share your Pok?mon photos with friends via the Wii message board. You can challenge them to see who's captured the best Pok?mon poses!
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