Author Topic: Pokemon Black and White (Read 148761 times)

Halbred · « **Reply #300 on:** March 05, 2011, 07:31:12 PM »

Minor impressions:

I don't know if I like this game as much as HeartGold or Diamond. It just seems wrong, somehow. It's still good, it's still Pokemon. The Pokemon themselves seem like bastardized versions of previous Pokemon.

Morari · « **Reply #301 on:** March 05, 2011, 08:32:13 PM »

Have you felt that your Pokemon's sprite is kind of... well, jaggy?

I started playing White today and my Tepig looks anything but smooth while in battle. I don't notice this with the opposing Pokemon, nor have I caught any others to try out on my side yet.

Olimar77 · « **Reply #302 on:** March 06, 2011, 02:59:52 PM »

I picked White up this morning at Target and received a nice Pokemon Art Folio with my purchase. I've played a little over an hour and I'm enjoying it because it's Pokemon and I love this series, but SoulSilver left a better initial impression. I also noticed that my pokemon look a little jaggy in battle.

Halbred · « **Reply #303 on:** March 06, 2011, 10:12:25 PM »

They all look kind of jaggy.

I just beat the 4th gym. I haven't really figured out a solid team yet. Beware of Blitzen (the electric Ponyta). His attacks are pretty cool, and he looks nice, but he has virtually NO defense. He will survive one Quick Attack with half his HP, I'm not kidding. I've seen him crumple with a one-hit KO from something as minor as Fury Swipes. HE'S AT LEVEL 25! His evolution looks nice, but only if the defense stat improves a LOT.

Got Viccini this morning. As a Psychic/Fire type, he could be interesting. Comes in at level 15, so he'll require some grinding.

Morari · « **Reply #304 on:** March 06, 2011, 10:44:57 PM »

Quote from: Halbred on March 06, 2011, 10:12:25 PM

Got Viccini this morning. As a Psychic/Fire type, he could be interesting. Comes in at level 15, so he'll require some grinding.

I had to show my girlfriend's little brother how to download the Liberty Pass and get Victini on his two copies of the game. He was initially quite mad because some retarded GameStop employee told him that Vctini was only for those who had pre-ordered the game through them. Gosh, do I hate that store.

TJ Spyke · « **Reply #305 on:** March 06, 2011, 10:56:36 PM »

Don't blame the entire store because of one moronic employee, I have seen stupid comments like that from people are other retail chains too.

I wasn't able to go out and get the game yet, but I plan to get it soon.

Stogi · « **Reply #306 on:** March 07, 2011, 07:46:54 AM »

So I saw a line of people outside of Game Stop as I walked into Starbucks Saturday night. Wondering what the hell was going on, I asked "Hey yo! What are you guys in line for?" One of the guys was like "POKEMON!"

My world view was shattered. I had no idea that this game was still THIS FUCKING POPULAR. Crazy.

KisakiProject · « **Reply #307 on:** March 07, 2011, 09:56:35 AM »

So I haven't played Pokemon since Ruby and I really didn't get that into any of them except for the original. However due to internet meme smugleaf, the youtube sensation of "black man loves pokemon" and other intadvertent viral stuff this game its been on my radar. I went to best buy and picked it up sunday. I got a $5 gift card for buying pokemon that day which was awesome.

So my impressions
- Pokemon look more inspired than any generation since the first
-The pixelated pokemon in battles are annoying
-The 3D backgrounds with sprite characters reminds me of Xenogears, Breath of Fire and other Early PSX rpgs
- Its suprisingly fun. There is more of a "story" and I kind of really like it.

I put about 4 1/2 hours into yesterday so it was pretty fun. I'm surpirzed I like it so much. I guess skipping a few generations made it more fun?

Morari · « **Reply #308 on:** March 07, 2011, 10:12:26 AM »

Quote from: TJ Spyke on March 06, 2011, 10:56:36 PM

Don't blame the entire store because of one moronic employee, I have seen stupid comments like that from people are other retail chains too.

I might not blame the store if this had been the only incident. However, the fact of the matter is that I've had numerous bad experiences in several different GameStop stores over the years. I haven't shopped there in quite a long time, because they've proven themselves to be idiotic pricks. That's not even counting all of the bad experiences I've simply heard about from friends and family (like described in the post above). It's similar to why I try my hardest to never go into places like Best Buy or Radio Shack either. I don't like being harassed in the aisles for unwarranted assistance, then told what some high-school dropout of a "salesman" thinks about my purchase, all before having sales pitches for extended warranties and credit cards shoved in my face. A few bad employees can't entirely be blamed upon the whole chain, but all of these places seem to make it company policy to hire and train people to be the dumbest, most annoying figures they possible could. In this age of global trade, brick and mortar stores should be doing everything they can to differentiate themselves and offer a unique shopping experience... otherwise, I'm logging onto Amazon.

Anyway... I'm digging White so far. They've surprisingly made a lot of noticeable improvements. Combining the PokeMart and PokeCenter is great if nothing else. All of the new Pokemon I've encountered thus far have been pretty uninspired though. Admittedly, that's a problem I've had to some extent even since Gen2.

TJ Spyke · « **Reply #309 on:** March 07, 2011, 11:08:28 AM »

I have never heard anyone say anything bad about Best Buy (while, other than the Geek Squad service), they are my favorite retailer. Like being bothered by employees, if anything I wish they had more since one more than one occasion I have had to go out of my way to find an employee (unless you are in the mobile phone section, where they seem to always have like 5 or 6 employees while movies and games usually have like 1 each).

GameStop, most of my experiences have been good. Once in a blue moon I will encounter a bad employee, but it's pretty rare.

Caterkiller · « **Reply #310 on:** March 07, 2011, 04:10:39 PM »

I am very much enjoying the heck out of this game. Seeing nothing but new pokemon is pretty cool. What I love most is how fast paced the battles are now! So quick!

FZeroBoyo · « **Reply #311 on:** March 12, 2011, 01:37:27 AM »

I am very much enjoying this game. I've put about 11 hours into it and have gotten 5 badges since I got it on Sunday afternoon and have been playing it since Monday morning. Having entirely new Pokemon certainly gives it a fresher perspective and I like how there's an actual plot aside from the "go to towns, collect badges, become Champion" deal. Have to say I also like the graphical changes and how the game sounds (the tune that plays when the Gym Leader is down to their last Pokemon is one of my favorites).

Caterkiller · « **Reply #312 on:** March 12, 2011, 01:55:23 AM »

Many of the new pokemon sound like actual animals now. I love this game so much! Can't wait to do online battles!

NWR_insanolord · « **Reply #313 on:** March 12, 2011, 02:00:10 AM »

I've been playing this a lot over the past couple days, and I'm really impressed. Part of that's probably the fact that, while I own HeartGold, I hadn't put real time into a Pokemon game since Diamond, and this really blows that out of the water. Doesn't hurt that my roommate picked up Black yesterday so now we've got a bit of a rivalry going.

jrlibrarian · « **Reply #314 on:** March 12, 2011, 05:27:41 PM »

I just picked White up the other day, and I'm really loving it so far. This is the first Pokemon game where I've really gotten into it. Having a lot of friends who are playing it helps a little.

Halbred · « **Reply #315 on:** March 12, 2011, 07:58:51 PM »

I just got through Dragonspire Tower, so I'm pretty close to beating it (I think). Great game so far, my opinion of it has largely changed. Neal and I double-teamed the game for a dual-review, which should be up in the next day or two.

TJ Spyke · « **Reply #316 on:** March 12, 2011, 08:29:14 PM »

I just got home from picking up the game, I haven't played it yet though. After watching the GameTrailers review, I am a little disappointed that apparently there are not that many triple battles in the game since those look pretty interesting. I am a little worried about the looks though, I don't like how jaggy stuff looks in all the videos of the games. I picked up Black, BTW.

BeautifulShy · « **Reply #317 on:** March 14, 2011, 02:42:08 PM »

Quick question for those that have either Black or White and Pokemon Battle Revolution. Is the Gen 5 games compatable with PBR?

NWR_insanolord · « **Reply #318 on:** March 14, 2011, 02:51:10 PM »

This post has been retracted to uphold the illusion that I actually pay attention to what people post.

TJ Spyke · « **Reply #319 on:** March 14, 2011, 02:51:31 PM »

No. It says in the manual that they are not compatible with PBR or My Pokemon Ranch. They are also not compatible with the Pokemon Ranger games or the Pokewalker (they also make sure to point out the obvious by saying they don't work with the GB, GBA, or GCN titles either).

KisakiProject · « **Reply #320 on:** March 15, 2011, 10:49:04 AM »

I'm really liking the use of camera angles for some of the dramatic moments. It feels very PSX era JRPG.

I'm through 5 gyms now. Its pretty fun so far. I enjoy the gym designs. I guess my main complaint is that every town is like "team plasma problem" then "fight gym leader." But Its still fun.

jrlibrarian · « **Reply #321 on:** March 15, 2011, 01:00:32 PM »

I just got the the Elite Four today, and promptly got my ass kicked. Even though I have two legendaries, it's still hard. Any suggestions on how to beat them/which order to do so in?

Shaymin · « **Reply #322 on:** March 15, 2011, 05:29:42 PM »

Depends on the makeup of your team, but you'd want at minimum something with a good Fighting move, a Psychic move, and a Dark move. That should get you through the Elite.

(spoilers in case)
I went Fighting -> Psychic -> Ghost -> Dark, Krookodie and Scrafty were my MVPs.

Dasmos · « **Reply #323 on:** March 16, 2011, 07:04:57 PM »

I want to know who the hell designed Conkeldurr. It has to be the ugliest Pokemon ever.

Oblivion · « **Reply #324 on:** March 16, 2011, 07:10:53 PM »

Beaten the Elite Four twice already. Looking into kicking the Battle Subway's ass.

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Author Topic: Pokemon Black and White (Read 148761 times)