The latest and best. This 4th generation rpg classic shows off the DS in style and substance.
Con: Raised the price of the old GBA games I haven't got. The girl gets the better looking pack, but a stupid looking head sock thingy. Stay near the power supply. Throwing pokeballs is a bit more work. and I'm not sure how to change the height and weight. I'm not 4 foot 8 in and 87 pounds... haven't been since the 70s. Wow. As an old fan, and I do mean that literally, I can honestly say that I've been waiting for my Pokemon to be upgraded for years, and finally I can say "Satisfying." The music is worthy of leaving the DS on and running while you type about how cool you are to have caught over 14 pokemon in the first day. The graphics are upgraded to show off all the capabilities of the DS, and it keeps time when you explore so you know how long you've been addicted. The new Poketch (Pocket monster watch) is a perfect use of the lower touch screen with Real time, a calculator, visual status of your party monsters, a pedometer (no more aimless circling the trees on the bike untill the egg hatches, reset the pedometer and play!) The Gym Leaders are colorful, the bad guys are bad, the pokemon are new and improved. Everything is skittles and beer, as my grandpa says.
But...7 hours of game time on the clock and here's a few nits I'd like to pick.
The pokedex has a height and weight comparison chart... but I can't figure out how to customize it. Capturing pokeon is a procedure involving 4 stylus inputs, that's a lot to do. Remember when webmasters said no more than 3 links deep? Well, even though I like all the info and the space and all, 4 clicks is a long process. Click to open the bag, click to choose the pokeball pocket, click to choose which pokeball, (I like the heal balls and the premier balls open up cool) then it tells you about the ball, and you click to use it. A lot to do in the heat of a battle. Did I mention 7 hours in? My DS is hot and my red light has come on 3 times for recharge. LOL, this thing uses more juice than any other game I've played except possibly a wi-fi Starfox meelee. I can't wait to see how fast it runs out of juice when I use the wi-fi. Oy! It is very addictive, I love the flower city french style tune, and it's very pleasing to the senses. This is the Pokemon game I have been hoping for... At least until they decide to go MMORPG with the next one. And God I hope they do. Ooh ooh, 15 now...