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Pokemon, Crystal Version Review (continued)
More User Submitted Pokemon, Crystal Version Reviews
Date: 2007-04-28
A fun game, but a small warning.
Pokemon Crystal was part of the second generation (Gold/Silver/Crystal) pokemon GBC games. Personally, I'm not a huge Pokemon fan, but this generation of Pokemon games was really unique. The Crystal version was the first installment that actually allowed players to choose whether they wanted to play as a male or female character. It pretty much followed the same story line as Gold and Silver, but had a few differences, such as some extra secret rooms hidden in the Ruins of Alph, and the fact that Suicune could be battled/caught and would not run away. (Entei and Raikou, would still run, however.)
I could go on and on about how great the game truly was, but the main point of my review is to actually give a fair warning to customers who may not be aware of what has happened to these games over the years. Recently, I just tried starting up my Gold/Silver/Crystal games, and the only one that still had it's former save file was my Silver Version. My Gold and Crystal versions had lost their save files and whenever I started a new game and tried to save, the memory just didn't work. I got curious and decided to look into this further. From what I found out, appearently the game cartidges have a small battery that power the memory usage of the game. Now if you haven't already guessed it, nothing lasts forever, thus the same rules would apply to these batteries. The approximate longevity these batteries were given were about 8 years at max. Now is about the time for the batteries to be failing and if the batteries are failing, that means good bye to any former saved files and no longer can people save new files. The reason I bring this up is because I see that some people are still selling their used Crystal (and Gold/Silver) versions. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying that everyone out there is trying to sell everyone else lemons, but before anyone decides to buy one of these games, they might just want to check into the used product they're buying and see exactly how old it is, because some of the newer editions of these games should most likely still work as far as the battery goes. I'm not into the technical details of this whole thing, but considering that two of my games are only good for a scrap heap now, I really think it's only fair to warn others who may be interested in buying a used edition of these games.
Date: 2007-01-20
Pokemon Crystal
This is, by far, one of the greatest games to be released ever. It may not have super fancy graphics or a shocking, deep, storyline, but Pokemon had its own unique charm that everyone can love.
Pokemon are mysterious creatures that live on Earth, or, possibly, an Earth-like planet. Each of them had unique and extraordinary powers. Currently, there are at least 400+ species of Pokemon, and about half of them live in Johto and Kanto combined. Those are the regions the game takes place in if you didn't know.
While the graphics aren't, they have their own style, using pixel pictures called sprites. Plus, the game was made a good few years ago, so you can't complain.
You start out as a young Pokemon trainer, (Male or Female) named _____.
That's right, you can choose your own name too! My example trainer for today will be a girl named Kris.
Kris soon embarks on a journey, collecting gym badges to prove that she has what it takes to become a Pokemon Master.
Soon, Kris will encounter a boy named ??? (Guess what? You get to name your rival as well! Cool! I'll call him Silver.) Silver is a trainer whom Kris will battle often in her journey, who often caused trouble around Johto. Silver is a headstrong trainer who is not above abusing his Pokemon, and he is tough to beat, so make sure you level up your Pokemon often.
There are hundreds of types of Pokemon waiting to be caught, so there are many, many varieties. I'm sure there's at least one Pokemon out there that'll catch your interest. (Get it? Catch? And it's Pokemon? Catch? Do you get it?...okay, I'll shut up now.)
Plus, the more you battle with Pokemon, the more they like you! There's a girl in a city called Goldenrod who can tell you how much your Pokemon likes you. It doesn't really add anything to the story, (Or lack thereof, as the whole game is pretty non-linear) it's still cool to see whether your Pokemon loves or despises you. Certain Pokemon can only evolve through friendship, as well!
There is also a subplot in Pokemon Crystal involving a man named Eusine, and a Legendary Pokemon named Suicune. I won't spoil anything, other than the fact that you will team up with Eusine occasionally, and eventually battle him. Plus, there is the added bonus of a chance to battle Suicune! (And, if you're lucky, capture. ^____^)
Raising, Befriending, and of course, Battling Pokemon, is what it takes to become a Pokemon Master. The battles, for any concerned parent, are not violent, and despite what those Anti-Pokemon idiots claim, pokemon are not forced to fight, and for crying out loud, Pikachu is NOT the second coming of evil. (If you have no idea what I'm talking about, look around some of those, 'Anti-Pokemon' sites and see. Or, perhaps, don't.)
A wise quote from an in-game character:
"Pokémon are not tools of war..." - The Elder
So, to summarize my whole review in a sentence...
BUY THIS AWESOME GAME!!
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Date: 2006-06-06
BEST.GAME.YET!
This is my alltime favorite pokemon game; you can play as a girl for once. The music isnt overwhelming like in the newer ones (fire red/leaf green) ,there are 16 badges (double the adventure ;D)I've always enjoyed this one out of them all.
Date: 2005-12-17
Olala this game is the best GBC pokemon game
I love this game because I can play as a girl. I caught Lugia defeated Ash and it is a great game. Some people think it sux 'cause it is a GBC. i detest when you go on the boat to go to Johto and it it take a long time. I have beaten the elite four 2 time. Easy Pezey game. Here is some advice. Never lose confidence. Always keep it up. When I was fighting I almost lost. I had a grass pokemon he had fire (you know what that means)! I didn't have any potions. I just had confidence and didn't lose! And never ever ever ever ever EVER use a rare candy on pokemon. It rises it's level but spoiles the pokemon. Trust me i know.
Date: 2005-12-12
Not bad.
OK, I used to think Pokemon was the dumbest thing ever. I admit it. But, one Christmas, after asking for a GameBoy and ending up getting it, I found out that Pokemon Crystal Version came with it. I'd have been pretty stupid to just ignore it, so, one day, I decided to play it. I spent HOURS on it! It is quite addictive. If you don't like Pokemon, it's pretty good. If you DO like Pokemon, this is the game for you!
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