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Pocket Monsters Sword and Shield – Final Review

June 2, 2020 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
Artist: あおいしあん

After taking a break from being frustrated over the state of my blog, I’m finally back! During that time, I have completed two video games, namely Pocket Monsters Sword and Shield. As you would expect, these games are probably the most controversial. It’s not too surprising since Game Freak cut a large number of Pokémon from the games.

Now that I finished the main story, it’s time to share my thoughts. Is the game really that bad people make it out to be?
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Category: ReviewsTag: final impressions, nintendo, Nintendo Switch, pokemon, Video Games

Pocket Monsters Sword and Shield – First Impressions

November 20, 2019 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
Artist: profnote

Pocket Monsters Sword and Shield are the most controversial release in the franchise yet. It’s not too surprising since Game Freak removed little over half of the available Pokémon in the franchise. They said that they will improve graphics and animations.

When the game released, it appears that they didn’t do that, which caused the vocal minority of the fandom to become angry and review bomb the game saying it’s bad. This reminds me of a famous quote of people going on message boards complaining about games they never played. With that, since I played around 14 hours with only two badges, it’s time to share my first impressions.
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Category: Video Game First ImpressionsTag: first impressions, nintendo, Nintendo Switch, pokemon, Video Games

Transfer Limitations in Pocket Monsters Sword and Shield, Is Game Freak Betraying their Fans?

June 12, 2019 by Chikorita157 5 Comments
Artist: ゆーき

Back in February 2019, Game Freak finally announced their next generation games, Pocket Monsters Sword and Shield for the Nintendo Switch. This game will finally have a third person view in an open world compared to the previous games. However, after showing off new features at E3, a lot of people became upset. News broke that you won’t be able to transfer all your Pokémon from the Pokémon Home service to the new games. This is because of Game Freak’s change in direction.

To me, this decision is a big betrayal to the loyal Pokémon fan base. Of course, many people are angry about this decision and for good reasons. He or she won’t be able to use all of their favorite Pokémon in the new games. With that, I want to share my thoughts on why Game Freak is out of touch with the fan base.
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Category: EditorialsTag: analysis, controversy, opinion, pokemon, Video Games

Pocket Monsters Let’s Go! Pikachu and Eevee – Final Review

December 5, 2018 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
Artist: nashirasauce

After Pocket Monsters Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon’s release, many fans of Pokémon anticipated a core Pokémon game release on the Nintendo Switch. However, Game Freak surprised many fans with some becoming angry about the new direction with Pocket Monsters Let’s Go! Pikachu and Eevee.

While Game Freak reiterated that the core Pokémon game most are expecting is still being worked on, they insist that this game is a core Pokémon game. Pocket Monsters Let’s Go Pikachu and Eevee is probably the most controversial core series Pokémon game release to date. Does it deserve the hate? Let’s find out.
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Category: ReviewsTag: final impressions, nintendo, Nintendo Switch, pokemon, Video Games

Pocket Monsters Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon – Final Review

December 4, 2017 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
Artist: o0白金0o

It only has been one year and Game Freak decides to make an alternate story of Pocket Monsters Sun and Moon. Pocket Monsters Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon like Pocket Monsters Black 2 and White 2. How well does Ultra Sun and Moon compared to the originals. Let’s find out.
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Category: ReviewsTag: impressions, pokemon, Video Games

Pocket Monsters XY – The Archdijinni of the Rings: Hoopa – Movie Review

December 16, 2016 by Chikorita157 1 Comment
Artist: y@mato
Artist: y@mato

It has been a while since I reviewed a Pocket Monsters Movie. To me, the movies went downhill since the ninth movie. While I haven’t watched the Pocket Monsters Anime for a long time, I heard that the Pocket Monsters X and Y anime was well received.

As for the movies, not so much, especially with the eighteenth movie. That movie is Pocket Monsters XY The Archdijinni of the Rings: Hoopa. It bombed badly since it made only 1.35 billion yen until the nineteenth movie managed to do even worse. It’s surprising how the Pocket Monsters X and Y anime was well received, yet the movies during the series airing performed poorly.  We’ll find the reasons why as I share my thoughts on this movie.
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Category: MoviesTag: final impressions, pokemon, strawberry sundae, were you surprised this movie bombed?

Pokémon Sun and Moon – Final Review

December 13, 2016 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
Artist: とばり
Artist: とばり

It has been three years since Game Freak released the 6th generation of games. Game Freak made a huge leap when it transitioned to the Nintendo 3DS. The sixth generation introduced new things like 3D battles, character customization and super training. Now that Game Freak released Pokémon Sun and Moon and they made several improvements and refinements to the gameplay and graphics. Does the new generation of Pokémon games live up to the hype? We’ll find out.

Warning: Review contains spoilers.
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Category: ReviewsTag: impressions, pokemon, Video Games

Pokemon Sun and Moon First Impressions

December 1, 2016 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
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Nearly a week ago, the 7th generation of Pokémon games, Pokémon Sun and Moon got released. While I saw some of the new features, it gives the franchise a new twist. Since I am more than half way done, it’s time to share some things I like or dislike thus far.
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Category: Video Game First ImpressionsTag: first impressions, pokemon, Video Games

Pokémon Turns 20 Years Old and The Origins of How I Become Interested in Anime

February 2, 2016 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
Artist: yuitsuki1206
Artist: yuitsuki1206

It’s surprising how fast time flies since Pokémon officially turns 20 years old later this month with the first generation games (Red and Green) releasing back in February 27th, 1996 in Japan. While I have reflected on the franchise (mostly on the games) in the past, it’s time to share my overall thoughts on how Pokémon made me become an anime fan that I am today.
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Category: EditorialsTag: fandom, personal experiences, pokemon, rambling

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon – Final Review

November 13, 2015 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
Artist: オムレツ
Artist: オムレツ

I have to admit that the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon spinoffs are very enjoyable to play. While they are Pokémon themed versions of Spike Chunsoft’s Mysterious Dungeon games, which is a roguelike roleplaying game that consists of randomly generated dungeons, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon is the most known franchise out of the various licensed Mystery Dungeon games given how popular it is. The main basis of the game is that the player plays as a human who turned into a Pokémon with his/her memories lost and go on an adventure with a partner Pokémon.

While Blue and Red Rescue Team and Explorers of Time are geared to a young audience, it does not mean that the games are watered down. As you progress, the dungeons get progressively difficult, especially in the end game. Not to mention, there is a lot of nightmare fuel since the stories are a bit darker compared to the main series.

As mentioned in 2013, I find Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Gates to Infinity a very disappointing game. Not only they limited the amount of Pokémon that are in the games, but they made the game too easy while removing some things like hunger, personality test and genders along with adding DLC, which some fans are against.  Given the backlash they received, Spike Chunsoft has listened and made Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon (ポケモン超不思議のダンジョン), a new installment to the series which contains all the Pokémon while mostly going back to the original formula with some changes and new additions. Does this game live up to the title? Let’s find out as I review the Japanese version.
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Category: ReviewsTag: final impressions, Nintendo 3DS, pokemon, Spike Chunsoft, Video Games

Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire – Final Review

December 9, 2014 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
Artist: petitbisou
Artist: petitbisou

Back in the early 2000s, Game Freak made a big leap in terms of gameplay and graphics with Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire when they finally transitioned to the Gameboy Advance for the 3rd generation. These games basically laid the foundation for future generations by introducing new mechanics such as abilities, natures, an overhauled IV/EV system and double battles.

While Game Freak hinted a Ruby and Sapphire remake in Pokémon X and Y last year, everyone knew that it was going to happen. Eventually, they revealed Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, which is a remake of the original games. These remakes add new features (including enhancements to Pokémon Contests and Secret Bases) while adding more mega evolutions and an expanded post-game. Does this new remake live up to the original? Let’s find out!
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Category: ReviewsTag: final impressions, opinion, pokemon, Video Games

Reminiscing about Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire – Memories and Favorite Aspects

November 20, 2014 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
Artist: hirako
Artist: hirako

It has been over 10 years since Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire released in America. Even though Generation III was not my favorite generation, there were many aspects that I liked. Since Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire releases tomorrow, the best way to share my anticipation for the new remakes is to look back at the original games and share some memories I have with it.
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Category: EditorialsTag: opinion, personal experiences, pokemon, Video Games

The Stale State of the Pokemon Anime – Should Game Freak Finally Revamp the Anime?

July 12, 2014 by Chikorita157 10 Comments
Artist: ぐわてふ
Artist: ぐわてふ

Pokémon was one of the first shows besides Miyazaki films that helped me gain an interest in Anime. While I remained a fan of Pokémon (or Pocket Monsters) since my childhood, I gradually lost interest in the Anime in the mid 2000s because it got dull and bland.

After watching and reviewing Pokémon the Origin special late last year and reading this controversial thread on Bulbagarden Forums, I have a feeling that Game Freak should revamp the Pokémon Anime to be more like Origins and make Satoshi age or change the protagonist every few years.
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Category: EditorialsTag: controversy, opinion, pokemon

12 Days of Anime – Part 2: Free!, Ore no Imouto 2, Japanese Video Games, Pokemon

December 17, 2013 by Chikorita157 2 Comments

Artist: umino tomo

Since Christmas comes in about another week, its time to share the second part of 12 Days of Christmas (Days 5-8). (Image Source)
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Category: 12 Days of Anime, Community Projects, Free!, Ore No ImoutoTag: 12 days, opinion, pokemon, reflection

Anime Blogosphere Pokemon Tournament and 12 Days of Anime

December 6, 2013 by Chikorita157 4 Comments

As 2013 comes to an end, I want to share what special things I have planned for December. (Image Source)
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Category: Community Projects, Site UpdatesTag: blogosphere events, december, pokemon, updates

Pokémon The Origin – Final Review

November 15, 2013 by Chikorita157 9 Comments

Artist: gumidemo kandero

During my childhood, I used to watch the Pokémon Anime. It was enjoyable seeing Ash/Satoshi use his Pikachu to defeat an Onix. Eventually, I lost interest in the show since it has a lot of filler episodes and for the fact that it’s loosely based off the games, especially when Ash/Satoshi’s Pikachu lost to a freaking Surskit in a recent episode!

On the other hand, Gamefreak decided to make short Anime special based off the original games titled Pokémon The Origin staring Red and Blue (named Green in this Anime). With this new take on the Pokémon Games, will it live up to its name? Perhaps. (Image Source)
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Category: ReviewsTag: final impressions, pokemon, special

Pokemon Y – Final Review

October 29, 2013 by Chikorita157 8 Comments

Artist: hirako

It’s have been a long time since I reviewed a Pokémon Game. When I got a Japanese version of Pokémon Black 2 back in June of last year, although I enjoyed it, I felt that it didn’t add much in terms of gameplay besides finishing what the prequels started. Not only that, even though I spent 380+ in the Generation V games, I didn’t like the fact that none of my favorites (e.g. Eevee) was in the first game and that it took power creep to another level.  Generation V was a pretty big mess, especially considering permanent Sunny Day or Rain Dance. This is why I hardly did any wifi battles.  With that, perhaps Game Freak finally realized the monster they just created and decided to fix that with Pokémon X and Y with its transition to full 3D. (Image Source)
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Category: ReviewsTag: final impressions, opinion, pokemon, Video Games

Pokémon X and Y – First Impressions

October 15, 2013 by Chikorita157 8 Comments

Artist: asuku (69-1-31)
Last Saturday, Pokémon X and Y has finally released everywhere. While I didn’t look at most of the press releases on some of the new features in this game, I was certainly excited. After playing the game for 24 hours, I would like to share my first impressions on the things I liked and disliked.(Image Source)
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Category: ReviewsTag: first impressions, pokemon, Video Games

Reminiscing About the Pokémon Franchise

October 8, 2013 by Chikorita157 7 Comments

Artist: torute

As the 6th Generation of Pokémon Games finally releases this weekend, I felt the need to share some thoughts about the Pokémon franchise as it shaped my interests in gaming and of course, Anime. (Image Source)
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Category: EditorialsTag: opinion, personal experiences, pokemon, Video Games

PeTA, Team Plasma and Pokémon – Misconceptions and Concerns about Pokémon Welfare

October 12, 2012 by Chikorita157 6 Comments

Artist: tosura-ayato

As everyone should know, Pokémon Black and White 2 have just come out in America. I didn’t get the English release since I already own a Japanese copy of the game when it got several months ago, but that is beside the point. Just this week, PeTA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) have released a parody game called “Pokémon Black and Blue” to promote their agenda by using everything that made Pokémon great and take it out of context. When I watched a person play the game with commentary, I felt disgusted. However, it brings up some ethical issues that were present in Pokémon Black and White that released last year. (Image Source)

Warning: If you haven’t played the game, there are some spoilers.
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Category: EditorialsTag: animal wrongs group, controversy, opinion, pokemon, Video Games

Hibiki’s Pokemon Adventure (Pokemon Black 2) – Part V

July 21, 2012 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment


After winning the 5th badge, I continued my journey. Before I can, my rival and Cheren want to see what is up with the mysterious ship. (Image Source)
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Category: Hibiki's Pokemon AdventureTag: Let's Play, pokemon, Video Games

Hibiki’s Pokemon Adventure (Pokemon Black 2) – Part IV

July 7, 2012 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment


For the fourth part of our Journey, I challenged the next two Gym Leaders while confronting Team Plasma once again… (Image Source)
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Category: Hibiki's Pokemon AdventureTag: Let's Play, pokemon, Video Games

Hibiki’s Pokemon Adventure (Pokémon Black 2) – Part II and III

July 1, 2012 by Chikorita157 4 Comments

Now we face the Gym Leader and do other stuff.
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Category: Hibiki's Pokemon AdventureTag: Let's Play, pokemon, Video Games

Hibiki’s Pokemon Adventure (Pokémon Black 2) – Part I

June 28, 2012 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment

Finally, the wait is over and Pokémon Black 2 has finally arrived from Japan via Air Mail. As you know, Pokémon Black and White 2 are direct sequels to their previous games, which take place 2 years later. Like last time, I will share my experiences of the game and explain some new features in the newest games… so, let’s get started! (Image Source)
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Category: Hibiki's Pokemon AdventureTag: Let's Play, pokemon, Video Games
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