An unforgettable, journey that marks a milestone in Pokemon gaming history.
The decision: Black or White? I picked Black because I like Reshiram's typing and stats better. Also, imo, I think he looks cooler! Easily debatable, though!
Graphics: 9.5/10 I really enjoyed the beautiful graphics. And that Skyarrow Bridge really hit the spot (it is so incredible!) and it's perfect for hatching eggs. Some of the cities like Castelia were breathtaking. Nice 3D graphics and character animations. Oh one more thing...the Pokemon League and castle? Incredible.
Music: 9.25/10 Another marvelous achievement. Alongside with the graphics, Pokemon Black music creates an atmosphere unchallenged by other present DS games. Not even close!
The New Generation: 6.0/10 I really did not like much of the Pokemon in this game. My friends heavily criticized 5th gen Pokemon, claiming they were too bug and physical attack heavy. I also had a hard time finding a special attacker in the beginning, so I transferred a Gengar into the game (I love Gengar). Also, a lot of the 5th gen Pokemon have crippled stats, but there's still a few who really stand out!
Gameplay Notes and Changes: 7.5/10: There's now this rotation battling thing and that is very interesting... Additionally, they changed up the menu and all that stuff. It's all awesome and jazzed up now!!! AND FINALLY...behold..unlimited TMs and....vending machines everywhere (yesss!!!!). And poison outside of battle is finally not a pain in the butt! Anyways, you gotta check it out...it's impossible to list them all here. AND DONT FORGET...it's a 3D world! (Not like 3DS but...you get the point..)
The Characters/Plot/Bad Guys: 7.0/10 A little meh...At one point in the game that N guy was a bit creepy and seemed like he was going to rape you (oh shivers....). You'll know exactly when you get there. I thought the whole bad guy plot was really laughable though...I don't quite buy that story. It was just so silly and it made almost no logical sense. Before, in the other games, I was motivated to put down the bad guys, but in this one, it felt like fighting a bunch of irrational five-year-olds..
Post Pokemon League: 8.0/10 A lot to do after the Pokemon League (first time). They raise the Pokemon levels and you have a bunch of stuff to do. OH AND YOU CAN BATTLE CYNTHIA. Hells yes!!
Anyways, I hope my review has helped. I know my math isn't spot on with the averaging, but I thought the game deserved a C+ overall. It was very fun...and worth the wait...but not exactly hitting the spot. At times, the game was somewhat dull... Not the same as the old feeling after you've just beaten the E4 in Pokemon Gold as a child, but I guess maybe those just the good ole times right? The mood of the game is different from before...you dont feel like being Ash and trying to become the ultimate Pokemon master anymore...more like someone just putting down these ridiculous hoodlums and running around like a hooligan. Or at least...that's how I felt sometimes.The big points in my rating really come from the graphics though.