Pokémon Black
and White 2 US version were out in the market last October 12 of this year. And
I feel that it's my obligation to write something about its first plot knowing
how much I love Pokémon in its entirety. But before I go to the main drama of
this post, l'd like to express my deepest distress over the fact that Pokémon
Black and White 2 are the last installment for Nintendo DS. It means DS users
can no longer hope for another big Pokémon game for their consoles. Whether you
like it not, you'll need to switch to 3DS if you wanted to keep track of what's
happening in the Pokémon World. For someone like me, whose money bank is as
rich as the Weasley's vault on Gringgotts, getting myself a 3DS is still far
far away. And so, ladies and gentlemen, especially to all Pokémon lovers like
me out there, before I finally start playing the second story of Pokémon Black
and White, allow me to share some of the things that made Pokémon Black and
White the best Pokémon game ever! Well, that's, of course, before playing Pokémon
Black and White 2. Who knows? The second plot might still be better than its
predecessor.
All throughout my playtime in Pokémon Black/White, I took notes of the
things, both simple and big, which, in my opinion, made Pokémon Black/White the
best Pokémon game ever!
And, without further ado, here
they are in an enumerated manner:
-AUDINO:
EXPERIENCE-GIVING POKÉMON. Unlike
the previous Pokémon games, Pokémon B/W introduced this wonderful Pokémon as
part of the fifth generation Pokémon's. Audino is a normal type Pokémon with
rather cute physical features. I would not recommend it in your team, though.
However cute this Pokémon may be, it's weak in terms of attack, defense, speed,
special attack, and special defense. But this Pokémon made leveling a whole lot
better compared to the previous versions. Audino gives a hell lot of experience
points whenever you make it faint in a battle. It gives even more experience
points when your Pokémon is lower in level. This is one great way to level up
your team when you're faced a rather difficult trainer. This was my strategy
when I played the game. Before getting into another town with a gym in it, or
if I failed to beat a stronger trainer along the way, I look for wild Audino's
several times and beat the hell out of them several times too. That means a lot
of exp. for my Pokémon's. Yeah man! And then I would be ready for the harder
challenges ahead.
-TM'S CAN BE USED INFINITELY. This is one of the changes that I love
the most in this version. Unlike the other Pokémon games where TM's are for
single use only, Pokémon B/W allowed it to be used unlimitedly. How awesome is
that, huh? That means you don't have to worry if you used it on a wrong Pokémon.
You could just let that Pokémon forget the move and teach it to the much
deserving Pokémon who could use it in its full capacity. It also means another
great collection in the game. just like what I did. I made it a collection
along with Pokeballs, Pokemails, Berries, and a whole lot more. You can do it,
too!
-THE STORY. The Story is epic, man. Anyone who says it's not is
dead! We all know the usual story in the previous games was composed of
villainous groups who do nothing but trouble. Remember Team Rocket in the old
Red/Blue/Green? Their main scheme was to steal Pokémon and do some stuff with
them. They even made a comeback in the Pokémon Crystal/Gold/Silver. How about
Team Magma's and Aqua's crazy objective to release the two legendary Pokémon
Groudon and Kyogre? Pretty evil, huh? This time, Unova's outlaws called
themselves Team Plasma. They even have this Seven Sages who, apparently, are
the leaders of the organization. But the main head who works for real is
Ghetsis! The team's cover-up blah blah blah was to liberate Pokémon from
trainers who, according to them, don't understand anything on what their Pokémon
feels. They wanted to free all Pokémon's from the hands of their trainers who,
according to them again, are actually hurting their Pokémon by forcing them
battle other Pokémon's. This is a pretty noble objective for an evil group, actually.
On the surface, of course. Ghetsis, the leader of the Seven Sages and of Team
Plasma, wants nothing but world domination! It's pretty cool, actually. Agree
with me or else. It would be so much easy for someone who wanted to control the
world if the people no longer possess any Pokémon.
5TH GENERATION POKÉMON. This is what is lovely about Pokémon games.
When they introduce new games with new region, along with it comes another new
batch of never-before-seen Pokémon's with legendary ones. Unova region's Pokémon,
I should note, gives a little more time for the 5th Gen Pokémon's in the game.
Any Pokémon from the previous games will only appear if you beat the Elite
four! Pretty cool, actually. It could, at least, give more time to the players
to familiarize himself with the new critters, cutie or not! There's even a
place called White Forest and Black City where you can catch either the pre-ev
or the final ev of certain Pokémon's. Awesome!
MOVING SPRITES DURING BATTLES. This is the first thing I noticed in
the battle scene of Pokémon B/W when Bianca asked to have a battle with me (the
very first battle in the game). I was surprised that the sprites were moving!
They even move even when they're not attacking! Moreover, from time to time, in
major battles, the trainer pops out with a thing or two to say. Cool, huh?
SWAYING GRASS/SMOKE IN CAVES/BUBBLES ON WATER. This is another
great addition to this version. In every grass patches (excluding those tall
ones), there is a chance you'll come across a swaying grass. This will
absolutely give you a chance to encounter either of the two: Audino or any
other rare Pokémon. Yeah. As I have said, when I was faced a rather difficult
opponent along the way, I do some level-upping. I look for a grass patch as
nearest to Pokémon Centers as possible and run along the patch and wait for a
part of the grass patch to sway. By doing it several times, you'll run into a
lot of Audino's that could make your Pokémon grow stronger. Even in caves,
smokes occasionally appear while you are roaming/exploring/discovering. When
you go through it, you can encounter a Pokémon that's rare. It's so rare that
you can only encounter it when smokes appear. It also allows you to collect
different gems with different functions. Most of them are for single use only,
though. But it's good enough. In water, a black bubble also appears from time
to time. When you pass through it or you fish in it, there's a great chance
you'll hook a rather rare specie of water-type Pokémon. In bridges, shadows occasionally
appear. It allows you to encounter flying-type Pokémon and various items with
various functions, too. Convenient, eh?
A WHOLE NEW WAY OF LEVELING. Oh, yeah. Another change in leveling
system was incorporated in this game. I actually consider it beneficial to the
player. You see, when you encounter a wild Pokémon or battle a trainer-owned Pokémon
that is higher in level than your Pokémon and you manage to defeat it, you'll
get a rather huge amount of experience points. It gets higher the farther your
opponent's level to yours. Of course, that would be difficult to beat. But with
good strategy, there's nothing impossible, really. The only downside is, the
experience you get from beating Pokémon's of lower level than yours decreases
depending on the level. For example, when a level 5 Pokémon beats a level 2 Pokémon,
it could get, at least, 19 exp. points. When that Pokémon reached level 6 and
encountered another the same level 2 Pokémon, the exp. points you'll gain
reduces to 12. See?
POKÉMON CENTER AND POKEMART IN A SAME BUILDING. This may be a small
thing, but I find it convenient, too. With these incredibly useful and much
needed Pokémon services being in a same room, there would be no need to go out
and look for the mart after healing your wounded Pokémon. It saves time, man.
FLASH IS NOT A HM ANYMORE. I bet every Pokémon players all over the
world love this the way I did. Yeah, Pokémon B/W made this annoying move a TM.
That means you'll never need a HM deleter to remove it from your move set. And
because TM's can be used infinitely now, you have the choice to use it only when
you're in a dark cave. After using it, you can replace it again with a much
better move. You see, Flash can be used to lower the accuracy of the opponent.
And usually, accuracy-reducing moves takes effect after two or three go's. Why
not just use the turn to inflict damage? I'm right, right?
MOO MOO MILK IN DOZEN. In the previous games, it really annoyed me when
I encounter a Moo Moo Milk-selling dude or something. Just like vending
machines, it only allows you to get one item at a time. Very patience-killing!
But with this new offer, you can have 12 Moo Moo Milk in one go. Convenient,
indeed.
MORE VENDING MACHINES. Vending machines, in the previous games,
were limited. In fact, it's very limited that it could only be seen in malls.
And on the top floor, at that. Sigh. And, you know Pokémon games only have one
mall per region. I really don't know why! Somehow, every town and city has its
unique contribution to the game. You cannot find one town's specialty in
another town. Again, I really don't know why. But not in this game, man. I mean
vending machines are everywhere! So Soda Pop, Lemonade and Fresh Water are up
for grabs wherever you are.
DOCTOR AND NURSE TRAINERS. I think this is the most convenient,
uhm, thing Pokémon B/W has to offer. There are Doctor/Nurse trainers, man. And
if you beat them, they'll give you free healing services. That would mean no
more going back to Pokémon Centers. And that's something, man. I mean, what
would you feel if you are in the middle of this crazily-mazed cave with all
your Pokémon almost down to zero and there's nothing to heal them? And you
don't have escape ropes. And you don't have any Pokémon with Dig. You'll have
to retrace your track back to the entrance all the way to the nearest Pokémon
Center just to heal you dying Pokémon's. And you'll start with the cave all
over again. Very bad! And how would you feel if out of nowhere (same dreadful
situation), a Doctor/Nurse showed up. Very relieving, right?
GYM DUDE GIVES FRESH WATER. As you enter any gym in any Pokémon
game, the first thing you'll notice is this guy in front. When you talk to it,
he'll give you pieces of advice on how to beat the gym leader. That's all he
does, though. But not in Pokémon B/W. Aside from the useful info he gives, he
also hands out free Fresh Water. Wow. How generous of him.
FOSSIL-REVIVING A BREEZE. Technology really went crazy in this
game. Before, when you wanted to revive a fossil, you'll have to give it to the
fossil-reviving dude and he'll make you walk around town for some time before
you get your newly incarnated Pokémon. But B/W saw this inconvenience and made
it easy. In fact, it gotten so easy that you'll just have to wait 5-10 seconds,
and voila, you have your ancient Pokémon fresh from revival!
That's it. Those are the things
that made Pokémon Black and White the coolest Pokémon game ever! That’s
according to me, of course. those are just the things I’ve listed when I was
playing the game. And I hope, Pokémon Black and White 2 add more of these. See
ya, Pokémon lovers!
