This is what, the gazzilionth pokes game? Does is set itself apart from the pack?
This game follows the same tried and true basics that Pokemon has had since its days on the original GameBoy. Catch pokemon. Raise them. Fight trainers. Defeat gym leaders. Defeat the elite four.
This game takes place in the Sinnoh region. After finding three PokeBalls lying on the ground, you and your friend fight off two wild Pokemon. After you go see the PokeBall's owner, he gives you the Pokemon and asks you to go on a quest for him.
You will level up your Pokemon, get new items for them, and fight trainers.
Once you beat the game, there's still some fun to be had. You can challenge the battle towers and see how many consecutive opponents you can defeat, in a row.
You can also unlock the secrets to EV training and take your skills online. These modes are a refreshing change from pwning the same bad guys over, and over, and over.
Graphically, it looks nice. The music is okay, but it is the same few compositions over and over again.
This is a good game, that is worth getting for anyone who enjoys playing on the go.