Pokémon Black Version 2
- June 23, 2012
- Game Freak
It's the same old thing, and all the feeling of freshness and daring that pervaded the original Black/White is completely gone. What we are left with, then, is nothing less than the ultimate realization of the Pokemon formula, and probably the best game the DS has ever seen.
Pokémon Black Version 2 is a kids' turn-based strategy game, with both single-player and multiplayer modes. It's the sequel to Pokémon Black and features new forms of Kyurem, Black Kyurem and White Kyurem, serving as the game mascots for Black 2 and White 2 respectively. The game is part of the fifth generation of the Pokémon series and was released in 2012.
Nintendo Ds
Reviews
- The game works perfectly and maintains compatibility with older systems, providing a nostalgic experience.
- Packed with content, including new achievements, a great soundtrack, and an incredible amount of post-game content.
- Exploring new parts of Unova and seeing familiar characters adds to the enjoyment of the game.
- The game icon is plain white instead of the expected design, raising concerns about authenticity.
- Many players feel the game is overpriced compared to second-hand options and are skeptical about its value.
- The game lacks the freshness of earlier titles, relying heavily on the established Pokemon formula with a weak story.
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story of the game is criticized for being stale and lacking the depth of earlier titles, with a formula that feels outdated and a slow introduction. However, some players appreciate the expanded storyline and the nostalgia of encountering familiar characters in the Pokémon World Tournament.
“Exploring new parts of Unova adds depth to the expanded storyline, and seeing old faces in the Pokémon World Tournament is a nostalgic treat.”
“It's still the same old Pokémon formula, which means no matter how good it is, it is also fifteen years old; the story is bad, and a far cry from the thought-provoking narrative and characters of the original. It loses the sense of freshness that Black/White had; slow intro sequence, and many features, such as the unlockable difficulty modes, feel unnecessarily gimped.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised, with reviewers highlighting the great soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. It complements the familiar Pokémon formula and the extensive content, including various modes and post-game features, making it appealing to both new players and series veterans.
“The soundtrack is great as always.”
“Packed to the brim with content, lots of modes, both online and off.”
“An incredible amount of post-game content.”
Critic Reviews
Pokemon Black 2/White 2 Review
It's the same old thing, and all the feeling of freshness and daring that pervaded the original Black/White is completely gone. What we are left with, then, is nothing less than the ultimate realization of the Pokemon formula, and probably the best game the DS has ever seen.
90%Pokemon Black Version 2
Traditionally, Pokemon games go through a specific sequel convention. Each "generation" has two games, often of contrasting colors or materials (Pokemon Red/Blue, Pokemon Gold/Silver, Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire), followed shortly after by a half-sequel that presents a new color or material (Pokemon Yello
80%Pokemon Black / White 2 review
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