Emasher Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 A few things I'll say about the game so far. The Music is Brilliant, as it should be in a remake. The new design for the pokemon center seems unfinished. No furniture or anything like that. Although that's not really that important. I'm not a fan of the smaller Safari Zone. It was perfect back with Red and Blue, I don't know why they couldn't give us something like that. The Pokemon following you isn't a big deal really, you don't even notice they're there. Some gym leaders are a bit challenging. Especially since they tend to use cheap moves. Game Freak needs to hire a writer. The dialog is terrible. The ability to set run to always be on is a nice addition. The encounter rate is way to high. I swear it must be 25% per step in some areas. The uniformity of the placement of some of the scenery is getting a little bit dated. The game actually froze on me once. That's the first time that's ever happened to me with a pokemon game. The game doesn't feel as big as it was because of the updated graphics. While I haven't even got to Kanto yet, Johto at least feels much smaller than it did in the original. The Menus are worse than in Diamond and Pearl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canand Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 I hope Game starts shipping it on Saturday or Sunday and Ship it on Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 The warehouse won't be open on Sunday...and perhaps today I don't know. It would be nice if mine were to arrive on Monday because I am to-ing and fro-ing London on Tues/Weds but I know that's going to happen. Although with it being such a large box and that figure thing chances are they'll leave one of those "we missed you" slips and I'll have to trek to the sorting office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serebii Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 A few things I'll say about the game so far. The Music is Brilliant, as it should be in a remake.The new design for the pokemon center seems unfinished. No furniture or anything like that. Although that's not really that important. I'm not a fan of the smaller Safari Zone. It was perfect back with Red and Blue, I don't know why they couldn't give us something like that. The Pokemon following you isn't a big deal really, you don't even notice they're there. Some gym leaders are a bit challenging. Especially since they tend to use cheap moves. Game Freak needs to hire a writer. The dialog is terrible. The ability to set run to always be on is a nice addition. The encounter rate is way to high. I swear it must be 25% per step in some areas. The uniformity of the placement of some of the scenery is getting a little bit dated. The game actually froze on me once. That's the first time that's ever happened to me with a pokemon game. The game doesn't feel as big as it was because of the updated graphics. While I haven't even got to Kanto yet, Johto at least feels much smaller than it did in the original. The Menus are worse than in Diamond and Pearl. The Safari Zone isn't smaller. It is in fact, much MUCH bigger in scope and size and has over 300 Pokémon entries in it The Running Shoes increase the encounter rate Johto was in fact smaller in the originals. Johto was a ridiculously small region...people just forget this with nostalgia. I always used this as the argument when people said GS were the best games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happenstance Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Im just gonna put this in here even though its about Platinum... As i'll be getting Gold next week I figured it was time to finish Platinum and beat the elite four etc. Now ive already made it through the elite four but lost on the champion so could use some help sorting out my team. At the moment ive got: Empoleon Lvl 55 Giratina Lvl 52 Staraptor Lvl 53 Luxray Lvl 51 Torterra Lvl 51 Rapidash Lvl 52 The levels dont matter too much as I know I have to try and get them up higher but I could use some help maybe with who I should switch out and who for. Rapidash always seems too weak for me and I think I need someone with Ice moves for the champion so any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tales Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Got the game today, but I still haven't decided which Pokemon to choose. Never really liked the design on the final Pokemons in GS. And I chose the worst name for my character ever. I got no creativity >_> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canand Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Got the game today, but I still haven't decided which Pokemon to choose. Never really liked the design on the final Pokemons in GS. And I chose the worst name for my character ever. I got no creativity >_> how did you get the game today its not even out yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debug Mode Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 I'm in agreement with the HM's issue. There are too many damn water based HM's in this game, and none (Well, bar Surf IMO) are useful in battle. I've been playing the Voltorb Flip game today, and I can assure you, this is definitely a welcome replacement to slots, its pretty hard to get into, but once you know what you're doing.. hours will go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serebii Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 I dunno, Rock Climb & Strength are pretty beastly for some solid hits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debug Mode Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 I dunno, Rock Climb & Strength are pretty beastly for some solid hits Agree'd, I was mainly digging at the water-based Hidden Machines. I feel so damn bad for having a HM slave during the story progression, but it needs to be done. Imagine how different all of this would have been if they kept the Surfboard in the originals.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emasher Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 The Safari Zone isn't smaller. It is in fact, much MUCH bigger in scope and size and has over 300 Pokémon entries in itThe Running Shoes increase the encounter rate Johto was in fact smaller in the originals. Johto was a ridiculously small region...people just forget this with nostalgia. I always used this as the argument when people said GS were the best games Its more the overall design of it that seems weaker though. Its too uniform. I know, but even surfing, which shouldn't be effected by the running shoes seems to have a higher encounter rate. I know it was smaller. I suppose it all just relates back to this though, a bit more complicated than just nostalgia: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Have Oak's balls always been that big? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald Emblem Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Bug catching contest is beginning to piss me off. Placing nowhere with a Scyther when a Weedle gets 2nd place, How the hell does that work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canand Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Serebii any news on Pokemon Gen 5 yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tales Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 how did you get the game today its not even out yet. NA import. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serebii Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Bug catching contest is beginning to piss me off. Placing nowhere with a Scyther when a Weedle gets 2nd place, How the hell does that work? I believe that in addition to species and such, it also takes condition into consideration such as any status effects and HP remaining Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canand Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 NA import. Why cant you just wait for 1 week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debug Mode Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Why cant you just wait for 1 week. Looking at Tales's location, Norway has ridiculous taxes, this may be a factor. I also imported, and why should I wait two weeks? I got it cheaper and faster than the UK release, I'm not going to be a white knight fan boy and think "NINTENDO OF EUROPE NEED MY MONEY", cause they don't. I've had enough of their pricing over here, I had to wait a couple of months for Platinum with that mentality, paid much more cause of some bullshit £34.99 price tag (Replacing the dollar sign with a pound sign much?) AND had content removed which they sneakily didn't announce. So, I return the question, why wait about 2 weeks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 So, I return the question, why wait about 2 weeks? It's easier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canand Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Looking at Tales's location, Norway has ridiculous taxes, this may be a factor. I also imported, and why should I wait two weeks? I got it cheaper and faster than the UK release, I'm not going to be a white knight fan boy and think "NINTENDO OF EUROPE NEED MY MONEY", cause they don't. I've had enough of their pricing over here, I had to wait a couple of months for Platinum with that mentality, paid much more cause of some bullshit £34.99 price tag (Replacing the dollar sign with a pound sign much?) AND had content removed which they sneakily didn't announce. So, I return the question, why wait about 2 weeks? Well I am still geting it in UK becuse I like Nintendo Europe and the VIP Tickets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debug Mode Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 It's easier? Is importing not easy? I ordered, it arrived cheaper, quicker and without custom charges. Seems to be the same process. Well I am still geting it in UK becuse I like Nintendo Europe and the VIP Tickets. I forgot about the VIP tickets, apologies. While I commend NOE's improvements in localisation speeds, I'm still firmly against their price raising tactics which retailers here are having to pick up the price of because they know customers are not willing to pay the increases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald Emblem Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 I believe that in addition to species and such, it also takes condition into consideration such as any status effects and HP remaining Yeah, I figured that out the hard way. Managed to win but didn't get the water stone I was hoping for. Maybe Tuesday. BTW thanks for the advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Agh, just had a couple of unsuccessful attempts against the Elite Four. Just then I got to the Champion, but failed miserably! I'll give him a few more goes, as I saved just before him, but I'll have to get a few lucky hits in to stand a chance of bearing him, as my team's levels aren't quite high enough, and I've only got four revives.. If I lose, it'll be a while before I can try again, as I'll have to earn the money to buy more revives and hyper potions! I want to explore Kanto! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tissue Town Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Johto was in fact smaller in the originals. Johto was a ridiculously small region...people just forget this with nostalgia. I always used this as the argument when people said GS were the best games Nostalgia does not have to be a reason to say those were the best games. I know most people who disagree with the "GSC are the best gen Pokemon games" statement are pretty much talking about the meta game.. the whole battling and competitive scene. A lot of people such as myself play Pokemon for the adventure aspect. GSC gen therefore is the best gen in that sense. I won't go through the reasons why since I know you've heard them all. But that is pretty much it. Also with nostalgia, you can pretty much say the same for anything from the past that people think are the best. "OOT is the best game ever - Nostalgia, Sonic 1 and 2 are the best sonic games - nostalgia". It's a poor counter argument. Why cant you just wait for 1 week. This amused me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canand Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 (edited) Game despatched MW2 6 days before it came out on the 10th November 2009 and that was with Express - 1 day Delivery so they could start despatching mine today or Monday and if they do it today then that means 6 days before or if they do it on Monday then it will be 5 days before the game comes out and I got both games comeing from Game.co.uk I will update you all if they start shipping it I hope so. Edited March 21, 2010 by canand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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