Weekend Review: Pokemon Go!

I haven't even logged into my blog in a long time, so it surprises even me that this is the topic I've chosen to write about. I haven't been writing or editing lately either. I just haven't been in the mood, which upsets me because I thought writing was my dream. I was also just about to release Zombie Bite. Anyway, this blog post isn't about that, it's about Pokemon Go, but I do promise that I will try to pull myself out of this funk. Anyway, I've been a huge fan of Pokemon since the release of the first American games, so I was thrilled to learn that there would be a mobile Pokemon game. I remember telling my now ex boyfriend and he complained about how it would take up his time with me. Now that I know more about the game I would have said that we could have played together. The game does make me want to walk around more and go to places like the park or even the hiking trail near my work. It's a fun being surprised by the different pokemon that pop up in odd places, but it's no match for the other pokemon games. It does share a lot of the same elements, and even adds some social aspects to the game that weren't there before (I met a cute doctor while playing the game), but there's something about the games and visiting the different parts of the world that can't be beat. I also love trading pokemon and the story aspects of the game that are missing on this mobile game. I miss getting to beat a gym and get a badge and then move on until being able to fight the final four, In pokemon go the winner of the gym battle takes over the gym, but if it's your team you get to put a pokemon there as a defender. I don't really like the combat system on pokemon go either, but that's probably because I don't understand it. Lastly, it annoys me that people are blaming their own stupidity on a game. A game that clearly says to be aware of your surroundings. A girl got hit by a car and her mother claimed the game forced her across the street. While it's sad that the girl got hit (she didn't die), the game isn't the reason she got hit. If she had been paying attention she would probably be fine. Also, people are claiming that they are being robbed because they are going into bad neighborhoods to catch pokemon, When I play the game I only go to places that I know. I just wish that more people would do the same and play with caution.

Weekend Review: Pokemon Yellow

I remember playing Pokemon yellow when I was younger. I was hooked to my game boy color until I beat the game and caught the legendary Pokemon. I was so excited when I heard that yellow, red, and blue were going to be available for the ds. I knew that I had to get yellow. I love Pikachu, and every pokemon game has had me hooked for days or weeks. I thought they would remake the game and improve the graphics, but it is just the same game from the gameboy color. Gameplay is the same, since it's the same game. I love playing the old game, and had forgotten how hard it was compared to the newer ones. It's the same game that I fell in love with, I just wish they had at least upgraded the graphics. Despite that, the game still looks good, just not as good as the newer pokemon games. I may purchase red as well, but I am undecided. I would give pokemon yellow a 9.5 out of 10.

Weekend Review: Pokemon Alpha Sapphire

I know this is another video game review, and I intended to only review books, but ever since my boyfriend got me this for Christmas I can not stop playing it. I haven't played the original so I'm not sure how this compares, but I do love this game. I like the pokedex system more than I did in x and y. I like the fact that you can dress Pikachu up, but I wish you could find more costumes for him. I also would like to be able to customize my character more. Another thing I really enjoy about this game is the map system and the fact that you now know if you've caught every pokemon in the area. This game has easily become my favorite in the pokemon series.

Weekend Review: Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

I decided to do something a little different for this week's weekend review. I normally review books, but I thought it would be cool to download a game that I was able to play a demo of. I'm already a big fan of the Pokemon game boy games, so when I got an email giving me a free code for a demo I downloaded it as soon as I got the chance.

The demo is very short, and basically showcases the graphics and fighting style. You start off by meeting Team Magma, and learning about Mega Evolutions. You have to fight almost as soon as the demo starts and are told to pick one of three starters. I picked the fire type, which defeated my enemy with a single hit.

After fighting you can explore a little, which has always been my favorite thing about Pokemon. I love exploring and catching Pokemon. You aren't given any pokeballs until the end of the demo, where you catch your first Pokemon. 

You don't even get to pick your character for the demo, which is okay, it's a demo, but I enjoy picking a character and leveling up my own Pokemon. I'm also not sure what the news thing on the bottom screen, since I didn't use it. I don't know if it will be a big part of the game, or if it's just something to give you hints or tell you where to go. I didn't really get to explore much, since all the doors were locked and there was only a few patches of grass to explore, but I did notice a few familiar faces among the Pokemon that I encountered. I just hope Pikachu is in this one, since Pikachu has always been my favorite. 

The graphics were great, about the same as X and Y. The fighting system was the same, and the mega evolutions were the same. Although the demo was short, it made me more excited for the full length game. I plan on picking up Sapphire (probably because I like the color blue more than red).