The Pokemon Thread

[Paulbot]

Hey Pokemon Masters, is it worth playing Black2/White2? I read it's a new story and some new features, but with it being the same location and basically the same pokedex, I'm thinking it's easily skipped.

[Kazza]

Hey Pokemon Masters, is it worth playing Black2/White2? I read it's a new story and some new features, but with it being the same location and basically the same pokedex, I'm thinking it's easily skipped.

It better as you encounter pokemon from gen 1-5 without waiting for post-game, no fixed generation of pokemon, rather its the national dex right of the bat.

[i_amtrunks]

If you havent bought/played Black or White, get into BW2, no need to play the first game, my missus didnt and loved BW2 (her first pokemon game).

If you didnt overly enjoy Black/White then you may not enjoy BW2. I thought they would be largely similar, but they are vastly different, the cities are more or less the same, but the gyms, routes and available pokemon are different. There are lots of legendaries from previous generations (and more if you get the dream radar) as well as pokemon that would be otherwise difficult to get in gen 5.

Overall I've enjoyed BW2, the Join Avenue and other online related additions are fantastic and refreshing, and the changes to routes and gyms are not cosmetic, I really enjoyed the challenges and new areas throughout the game (eg. BW2 start in a new area to the south west, while the original starting area in the south east is only accesible post game). You also get a proper pre-elite 4 training areas and a decent story, that is more fun and interesting than the original BW.

If you have time to squeeze in 50-60 hours before X and Y give it a go.

[Bidoofdude]

I've finished White, so is it worth paying the $50 to continue. It's fair yet feels like seeing parts of a movie.

[Paulbot]

White2/Black2 are currently on sale for $44 at JB. Which prompted my question. I haven't even opened my copy of Black. Considering not doing so, selling it, and getting Black2 now.

From the sounds of it (the national pokedex, more legendary pokemon, adjusted gyms) Black2/White2 really is "Pokemon Grey" but they've two games lets them get a bit extra cash.

With X/Y I might be smarter and hold out until Pokemon Z comes out

[i_amtrunks]

From the sounds of it (the national pokedex, more legendary pokemon, adjusted gyms) Black2/White2 really is "Pokemon Grey" but they've two games lets them get a bit extra cash.

Hit the nail on the head.

I liked black and white, the starters were underwhelming, but being in a region that had only new Pokémon until after the elite 4 was exciting, and an elite 4 that you only beat because they had just been obliterated by a rival was interesting.

BW2 was better, more interesting twists on the locales, more fun seeing what previous gen Pokémon were where etc. you cannot get the 3psuedo legendaries thunderous, landorous and tornadus, but buy the dream radar for $4 and you get them plus another dozen or so exclusive Pokémon.

I'd get bw2 since you've played previous games and will have previous gen Pokemon you'll want to catch.

I'm amazed that X and Y are coming out so soon, I expected a rejigged ruby sapphire game first.

[Kazza]

Here's a funny pokemon comic.

http://24.media.tumblr.com/173760ccc...fe0ko1_500.png