Pokemon Black & White Grab Rare Perfect Score from Famitsu
The fifth generation of the Pokemon series is the first to grab a coveted 40/40 from Japanese game uber-mag Famitsu.
Long-term Poke-fans will know that while the Pokemon series (that is, the "main" handheld games, not counting spinoffs) tends to rely on a tried-and-true formula, there are always significant differences between the generations. Mechanics are added and refined, and the entire system gets some heavy overhauls.
none of the old standard 'mons [http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/99825-Pokemon-Black-White-Announced-for-the-DS]. The games would feature older protagonists, a female professor for the first time in the series' history, and were rumored to have a more involved storyline for once, too. Whereas Kanto, Johto, Hoenn and Sinnoh had all been based on regions in Japan, Pokemon Black & White's Isshu region is apparently the Pokemon world's equivalent of America.
It was an attempt to rekindle the wonder that many gamers felt back with Pokemon Red & Blue - before we realized that every single cave would be filled with goddamn Geodudes and Zubats.
It looks like the attempt has paid off: Major Japanese game magazine Famitsu awarded Pokemon Black & White Versions a coveted 40/40 score, meaning that four separate reviewers each gave it a 10/10. The reviewers praised the fresh approach to the series, enjoying the new graphics, features - and yes, even enjoying all the new Pokemon. I guess not everyone hates that silly-looking otter, huh?
Black & White are the first games in the series to receive this score. Most recently, Pokemon HeartGold & SoulSilver had earned a 37/40. Earlier, Platinum took a 36/40, Diamond & Pearl took 35/40, and the third-generation games Ruby & Sapphire were only awarded 33 points out of 40.
Only 14 other games have been awarded perfect marks by the magazine, from the legendary Zelda: Ocarina of Time to the more recent Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker.
I have to admit, I wasn't sold on Black & White when they were first announced, but everything I've heard about the new games just made me more intrigued - and this is a fantastic seal on the deal. Next spring can't come soon enough.
(Via Bulbagarden [http://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Famitsu_gives_Black_and_White_perfect_score])
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The fifth generation of the Pokemon series is the first to grab a coveted 40/40 from Japanese game uber-mag Famitsu.
Long-term Poke-fans will know that while the Pokemon series (that is, the "main" handheld games, not counting spinoffs) tends to rely on a tried-and-true formula, there are always significant differences between the generations. Mechanics are added and refined, and the entire system gets some heavy overhauls.
none of the old standard 'mons [http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/99825-Pokemon-Black-White-Announced-for-the-DS]. The games would feature older protagonists, a female professor for the first time in the series' history, and were rumored to have a more involved storyline for once, too. Whereas Kanto, Johto, Hoenn and Sinnoh had all been based on regions in Japan, Pokemon Black & White's Isshu region is apparently the Pokemon world's equivalent of America.
It was an attempt to rekindle the wonder that many gamers felt back with Pokemon Red & Blue - before we realized that every single cave would be filled with goddamn Geodudes and Zubats.
It looks like the attempt has paid off: Major Japanese game magazine Famitsu awarded Pokemon Black & White Versions a coveted 40/40 score, meaning that four separate reviewers each gave it a 10/10. The reviewers praised the fresh approach to the series, enjoying the new graphics, features - and yes, even enjoying all the new Pokemon. I guess not everyone hates that silly-looking otter, huh?
Black & White are the first games in the series to receive this score. Most recently, Pokemon HeartGold & SoulSilver had earned a 37/40. Earlier, Platinum took a 36/40, Diamond & Pearl took 35/40, and the third-generation games Ruby & Sapphire were only awarded 33 points out of 40.
Only 14 other games have been awarded perfect marks by the magazine, from the legendary Zelda: Ocarina of Time to the more recent Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker.
I have to admit, I wasn't sold on Black & White when they were first announced, but everything I've heard about the new games just made me more intrigued - and this is a fantastic seal on the deal. Next spring can't come soon enough.
(Via Bulbagarden [http://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Famitsu_gives_Black_and_White_perfect_score])
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