EXP Share again rears its head (possibly much to many a player’s chagrin) and like in X & Y takes a lot of the grinding out of building up teams of Pokémon. Pokemon-Amie and Super Training are also available to further customize the monsters on your team, but remain unchanged from their functionality in Pokémon X & Y. Not only do these costumes affect its performance in the contests, but by wearing them while battling, the Pikachu can learn moves it would not be able to otherwise. Players receive a special Pikachu that can dress up in different costumes. Pokémon Contests also return, this time with an adorable new friend. Not only are secret bases infinitely customizable, but one a player accepts your invite to your secret base, their character will appear there for you to move about and interact with! ![]() Secret bases return and can be shared via StreetPass, Wi-Fi, or even a custom QR code. In fact, the 3D features work a lot better in this iteration, with slowdown not being near as much of a problem as it was in X & Y. The view has returned to a more isometric perspective instead of the up-close angles of Pokémon X & Y, although environments do remain 3D. However, the plot has been expanded, with scenes featuring additional details and the inclusion of a plotline (the Delta Episode) in which the player must explore the origins of the Mega Evolutions.Įverything that was originally in Ruby and Sapphire (and Emerald too) was lovingly remade and improved. Along the way, either Team Magma or Team Aqua (depending on which version they’re playing) will step in to fulfill their roles as the games’ nefarious villains, attempting to use a legendary Pokémon to revert the world back to its ancient form. Then, you’ll embark on a journey to become the Pokémon Champion of the Hoenn region. Professor Birch bestows you with one starter monster out of three: Torchic, Mudkip, and Treecko, representing fire, water, and grass respectively. It’s all familiar stuff, and if you’ve followed the RPG series from its inception you’ll no doubt be familiar with what’s going on here. On one very special day, you embark on a journey to fill up your Pokédex, traveling around the land with the goal in mind of becoming a Pokémon Master. The plot has remained the same at its core. ![]() Oddly enough, Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire feel like a much more complete experience than the original titles or X & Y. Game Freak is remedying the situation by releasing a Pokémon game that’s been celebrated as having a plethora of features and is a perennial fan favorite. However, X & Y, although introducing the new Mega Evolution element, were otherwise lackluster when it came to post-Elite Four content and seemed a bit of a step back feature-wise. Pokémon X & Y hit the 3DS in 2013, enticing us with gorgeous new scenery, brand new monsters. It hasn’t needed to change much to sweep the nation with each new release, though some of the series’ newest releases have received criticism due to lack of content. For a franchise that’s continually berated for remaining the same over the years, Pokémon is wildly successful, having pushed forward on its own, full speed ahead.
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