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Revision as of 19:50, 20 April 2010
| Pokémon Rumble | |
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 Pokémon Rumble logo | |
| Developer(s) | Ambrella |
| Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
| Platform(s) | WiiWare |
| Genre(s) | Action RPG |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, Multiplayer |
Pokémon Rumble (titled Template:Nihongo title in Japan)[5] is a Pokémon video game for WiiWare. It was developed by Ambrella. The game only features Pokémon from the first and fourth generations.[6] It was revealed at the Penny Arcade Expo 2009 on September 4, 2009.[7] Pokémon Rumble was rated "E10+" by the ESRB, making it the first Pokémon video game to be given an ESRB rating higher than "E" for Everyone (for Mild Cartoon Violence). The game, in North America, is 1500 Nintendo Points.
Gameplay
The player(s) control toy Pokémon as they battle other toy Pokémon in a series of linear dungeons and enclosed arenas. The game features real-time melee-based gameplay, which has been likened to that of Smash TV.[8]
Uses a Wii Remote held sideways. The player starts off with a low-level Rattata with only one attack at their disposal. By battling wild Pokémon through a number of levels the player(s) collects coins which can be used to buy new attacks or recruit more Pokémon. When the player(s) obtains a high enough level Pokémon, the doors to the Battle Royale room open, where they take on dozens of Pokémon at a time in an enclosed arena. The player(s) must defeat all of the Pokémon in order to rank up, eventually facing much stronger and even Legendary Pokémon.[6]
The game supports up to four players simultaneously in co-operative and competitive modes.[2] It also features a password system which unlocks certain Pokémon. Passwords have been found in Nintendo Power magazines and the official game website.
Demo
A free demo released on the Wii Shop Channel also entitles the player(s) to play the game. It includes a number of functions including: The Normal Introduction, a few stages allowing the player to get the feeling of each stage. Pokémon can be recruited and the Terminal can be used. Once a Pokémon is recruited with Power Points of 100 or more (or they lose all their lives twice) a short video is displayed in which where the Battle Royale doors open and then a screenshot appears stating that the demo is over.
Reception
IGN rated the game as 6/10, saying that it is "mindless, but fun", but doesn't have enough depth to keep playing. They went on and criticized the developers for being lazy and reusing horrible models from My Pokémon Ranch.[9] Metacritic gave the game a 59/100.[10]
References
- ^ Gantayat, Anoop (16 June 16, 2009). "Take Pokemon Pics in Pokemon Scramble". Andriasang.com blog. Tokyo, Japan: Andriasang.com. Retrieved 16 November 2009.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ a b "Try Before You Buy: Nintendo Offers 5 Game Demos to Guide Holiday Shoppers". Nintendo of America. 16 November 2009. Archived from the original on 16 November 2009. Retrieved 16 November 2009.
- ^ "Pokémon Rumble". Nintendo of Europe. Retrieved 19 November 2009.
- ^ "Official Pokémon Rumble Site". Nintendo of America. 16 November 2009. Retrieved 13 December 2009.
- ^ Fletcher, JC (2009-09-03). "Get ready to Pokemon Rumble at PAX". Joystiq. Retrieved 2009-09-03.
- ^ a b First Impressions: Melee! Pokémon Scramble
- ^ http://kotaku.com/5351847/nintendo-packing-heat-mario-for-penny-arcade-expo
- ^ Melee! Pokémon Scramble announced for WiiWare
- ^ Jack DeVries (November 16, 2009). "Pokemon Rumble Review - Wii Review at IGN".
- ^ "Pokemon Rumble (wii) reviews at Metacritic.com". Metacritic.
External links
- Official website (English)
- Official website (Japanese)
