Don’t underestimate Pokémon Black Version 2. Rather than just a slightly expanded repackaging of the latest generation’s core titles (a la Pokémon Yellow, Crystal, Emerald or Platinum), this direct sequel breaks the Pokémon mid-generation mold by offering a brand new adventure in the Unova region. What you might expect is more of the same - and for the most part, that’s what you get. Considering the caliber of what came before, this certainly isn’t a bad thing - but Black 2 manages to complement this “same” with some truly apt refinements and a stunning amount of fresh content. The final result is a game that features some of the most cinematic moments the franchise has ever seen, and the most fully realized Pokémon game to ever make use of the DS hardware
Pokémon Black & White may be some people's favourite games in the franchise, but they also started some bad trends.
Written by Aaron Daniels - Pokemon games are like flavours of crisp; everybody has a favourite and least favourite, there’s absolutely no consensus on which is best or worst, and debates on the subject get more heated than a McDonald’s Apple Pie on the surface of the sun. Unlike crisps however, where everybody who chooses cheese and onion over anything else is clearly on hallucinogens and requires an intervention from their friends and family, there’s at least some wiggle room for appreciating every Pokemon game on their own merits.
When should we expect Mega Evolutions of Gen 2 starters Typhlosion, Meganium and Feraligatr? In 2015 of course!
Wow - this is a great, great score. Glad this game is shaping up to be another good Pokemon experience.
I kinda wish they would have made this a 3ds game, but i guess it means there will be more people online this time around, but i can't wait for full 3d battles :)
Honestly don't know why these games score so high. I have my little brother playing all the pokemon games all the time a big fan and honestly see no difference. As far as gameplay wise is concerned it is the same generic stuff. Same game different name and different pokemon.
Poor IGN, I find Gametailers scored it too high and it was in the 7's.
If you watch teh gametrailers review you can see why this game doesn't merit a 9.6, I know it is opinions but I think this guys opinion was very much based on his love on the B&W universe
not a bad score, only thing i like about this game is that i can catch eevee in the wild!