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The beginning of the Pokemon series

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: June 27, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Pokemon 1. The first game in the Pokemon series, released in Red and Blue versions.

The Pokemon series is a strange one, indeed. For years, it was a phenomenon in Japan, but Nintendo strangely delayed on bringing the series to America. After a few years, Nintendo finally took a gamble and imported the first game of the series, Pokemon 1 for the Game Boy, to America. The game was available in two versions, Red and Blue, at its 1998 release. Less than a year later, Pokemon 1.5, Yellow, would get an American release. Although the games started out relatively unknown in America, they became an phenomenon overnight, much like they had in Japan. How does Pokemon 1 measure up? Read on for my review.

PROS:
-THE GREATEST STRENGTH HERE IS ORIGINALITY. Nintendo has long been a master of innovations and trying new things, and this game demonstrates it beautifully. Only Nintendo could find a way to market RPGs to the masses.
-THIS GAME WILL APPEAL TO PRETTY MUCH ANY VIDEO GAMER, WHETHER YOU LIKE POKEMON OR NOT. At first glance, this looks like a children's game. Looks are deceiving. Give it a try, and before long, you'll soon find yourself in a large world filled with depth, creatures, a storyline, and a collecting element that was unsurpassed at its time of release in Japan and America alike. Even if you hate the Pokemon TV series (and I know I do), you may end up loving this game. It's NOT just for kids. I was born on August 17, 1984, and I can honestly say that I LOVE this game.
-THE GAME FORCES YOU TO TAKE STRATEGY INTO ACCOUNT. There are different types of monsters scattered across the world, all of which cover different types. Different types are strong against and weak against other types (for instance, a water creature can defeat a fire creature easily, but a grass creature can easily defeat a water one.) You also must continually level up your creatures, and make sure to level them up evenly - failure to do so can create problems later in the game (as I found out the first time I played.)
-IF YOU'RE NEW TO THE GENRE OF ROLE PLAYING GAMES, THIS IS A GREAT INTRODUCTION. RPGs are generally fun games, but they're extremely complex and tough to learn. That's not the case here. The gameplay is extremely easy to learn, even if you've never played an RPG before in your life.
-THE SHEER VARIETY OF CREATURES IS IMPRESSIVE. There are fifteen main types of creatures (grass, water, fire, etc.), and tons of creatures within each type, and even a few hybrid types. The appearances of the creatures also vary greatly. You've got cutesy monsters (Clefairy, Jigglypuff, Chansey) as well as tough-looking ones (Golem, Machamp, Nidoking.) They say variety is the spice of life - and this game is living proof.
-YOU CAN SAVE THE GAME ANYWHERE, ANYTIME OUTSIDE OF BATTLE. This feature that many RPGs lack makes this an excellent travel game.
-IT'S OUT OF PRINT, AND CAN BE PURCHASED AT A USED GAMES STORE FOR A GOOD PRICE. If you're looking for fun but you're on a budget, you can't lose here.

CONS:
-IN MANY ASPECTS, THIS GAME WAS ALREADY OUTDATED WHEN IT GOT ITS NORTH AMERICAN RELEASE. The game was already THREE YEARS old when it arrived in America. The dated graphics in combat stand as solid proof of this. By the time the game got to America, better games had already arrived overseas.
-LATER ENTRIES IN THE SERIES PUT THIS ONE TO SHAME. Pokemon 2, which didn't make it to America until nearly two years after this game, puts this entry to shame. Even Pokemon 1.5 (released less than a year after this game) was an improvement in many ways.
-THE GAME GETS A BAD RAP FOR MANY REASONS. The TV series is horrible, and many people instantly judge the game based on it (NOT smart.) I urge you give this game a chance - DO NOT judge it without playing it.
-THE GAME IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE NEW GAME BOY ADVANCE POKEMON RPGS. Accordingly, you may want to shell out the extra cash and get one of them instead.

OVERALL:
Although this game is dated, it's still a damn fine classic Game Boy RPG. And since it's out of print now, consider stopping by your local used video games store and picking up a copy. If you're an RPG fan, you won't regret purchasing this.

Pokemon Blue

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 2 / 9
Date: February 18, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Obviously I don't like this game.But Pokemon Yellow is cool.The dull color and horrible music make this game worse.Pokemon Red is a little better.It was cool in the begining, but now I realize it's plain old BORING.

More fun than I have had in YEARS!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 3
Date: November 03, 1999
Author: Amazon User

It was hard to earn the badges. The strategies that go with the game are good... But its a challenge to catch 'em. And is very hard to... CATCH ALL 150 POKE'MON!!!!

Great game! BUT IT DELETES!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 3
Date: August 29, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This is a geat game! 150 Pokemon to catch. Don't get attached though because it deletes. I had captured (and traded) all 150 pokemon, but it DELETED!!!!!!! I bought another one from a video game store. It has deleted as well, though I had not made it as far. I give this great game 5 stars. I loved it while it lasted.

The saddest excuse for an RPG I've ever played

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 2 / 13
Date: June 19, 2000
Author: Amazon User

When you think of RPG, what do you think of? Knights, swords, magic, sorcery, and, ya know, a reasonable plot! Pokèmon has none of the above. The game puts you, the player, as a 10-year-old dropout who goes out into the world where "monsters" reign. And they don't even attempt to attack YOU, only your monsters, called Pokèmon, a lame American way to make it seem Japanese. Moreover, you have to be the best pokemon trainer in the world, which consists entirely of 8 cities. (like I counted!). And why can't the monsters learn more than 4 moves? Talk about short-term memory! No one pays attention to the RPG elements in the game, such as hit points and power points, their substitution for magic points. And their stats! Sorry I got a little off subject. Back to the game. Two versions was a very good way to steal unsuspecting people's money. Oops this is only Blue version review right? Ok. Anyways, this game needed an in-depth plot that develops with more twists as you go along and it needed to be about 5 times as long like any good RPG. And wheres the evil 10-ton villain taking over the world! Overall, I suggest this game not be bought, lest you fall into the hypnotic spell this game has given young people everywhere that would otherwise be innocent!

#1 ALL DA WAY!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 4
Date: July 17, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Yeah! U heard me! Pokemon Blue is da NUMBER 1! It mixes ULTIMATE gameplay with an RPG and a touch of a programming error Pokemon!

Tomboys will love this

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 2 / 29
Date: December 13, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I am a girl. Get this I buy this stupid crap and I have to play as a dumb boy! That is why I luv the new versions

tragic

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 1 / 12
Date: August 17, 2004
Author: Amazon User

How can anyone wanna buy these mindless games. Pokemon is the worst thing ever. Waste time and money on stupid games and ugly toys. Brainwashed hello??. Stay away from Pokemon and don't ever talk about it again. Pokemon makes you stupid and people who don't understand that should be locked away, far away from anything human wise. Down with pokemon for me anyway.

FLAT OUT COOL

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 13
Date: November 25, 1999
Author: Amazon User

this game is a good starter into the world of pokeomn(pocket monsters). It is an easy to play game with a few good puzzles.

So Bad that I have to write another review on it

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 1 / 16
Date: May 21, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Basically to make a long story short tthis game is nothing but bad. enjoy your pokemonless day.

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