After more than a year, facing "Pokemon let's go! Pikachu /Ibrahimovic ", players will remember the distant afternoon when they first threw the Pokemon ball with GAME BOY.
Looking back, it is still the childhood that is looking forward to the holiday, looking forward to tomorrow, and looking forward to growing up. At that time, "Pokemon: Yellow" was a pixel-like eight-bit computer handheld world, with dense grass, dark caves, dense buildings and strange towers, with roads all around and rivers flowing around. At the beginning of the new world, many things are unknown, so the way children call and understand them is like the slowly unfolding world in front of them, and the imagination of known things and suspicion of unknown things - the "Flying Mantis" should at least be a mantis, and the "Kodat Duck" is naturally a duck, but for creatures like Pikachu and Ibrahimovic, it is hard to imagine what it looks like only by name.
It is undeniable that sentiment does occupy a lot of importance in this work
So, as children watch cartoons and constantly fill in Pokémon illustrations, the world becomes more and more vivid and specific. Producer Tomoto Tajiri once said that the reason why the concept of day and night was not added to the first generation was because in the hearts of children, they hope that the time to play freely after school to before sunset can be extended infinitely. For players who were exposed to the GB version of Pokémon: Yellow, the NS version of Pokémon let's go Pikachu/Ibrahimovic (hereinafter referred to as "Lee/Cloak") is another rekindling of this infinitely extended time after the end. You know in your heart that this time is precious and irrepeatable, and you, who have passed, have already learned to remain nervous and awe in the passing time. "Leather/Cloth" lets you put aside this psychological alert and return to the beginning with the new players around you and the 's own of that year.
First meeting, let’s go to the outside world to adventure together
. How could my childhood be so high-definition? ——Refreshing and authentic audio-visual experience
Objectively speaking, even by NS standards, the picture of "Leather/Cloth" is not very excellent. However, because all the orthodox works of " Pokémon " have only been on the handheld platform before, this work has only allowed players to see what the high-definition orthodox "Pokémon" looks like for the first time in more than 20 years.
Get up and start construction, Kabi Beast
It is a feeling of entering the fairy tale world.
The high-definition modeling of Pokémon is actually not unfamiliar to players. "Pokémon Iron Fist DX", which has been placed on the NS game shelves, has provided visual reference for the full version of Pokémon. However, when the entire Quindu area is held in the palm of the hand and reappears in front of the eyes, it is easy to move the old players who have experienced the first year of experience by contemporary technology to massage the memory of the past. Although I knew that the modeling of "Leather/Cloth" was to polish and paste the 3D models that had been used in the mobile game "PMGO", the art materials were also in stock in the GAME FREAK material library. But when we stepped on the forest path with the breeze, the classic Remix background music with melodious melody sounded again. The moment when the skin god who polished all the mosaic textures looked at you, even when the game still insisted on "This guy is not a regular generation, and the content is not enterprising" (Note: In the official definition, this game was included in the seventh generation) some hard-core trainers who will inevitably roll off the horse in front of the saddle and walk into this good night gently again.
The picture of this work has a perfect sense of comfort
On the one hand, "Leather/Cloth" restores most of the scenes of "Yellow" to reach a 1:1 copying. Every street, every building, and even many passers-by NPCs are still in motion, and everything in the process is as tight as possible. Friends who passed the multi-week period must still remember where to go, who to look for, what to take, and how to do it.
On the other hand, some fleeting details make old players feel the passing of time inadvertently. For example, a NPC in the planetarium has turned the imagination of looking up at the stars twenty years ago into the longing for landing on Mars now, and the encounter with several classic bigwigs such as Chihong after passing the level, etc.
Re-decorated museum
At the same time, the pure text communication of characters in the past where they stood in their own positions was replaced by special cutscenes. In addition to the necessary performances of the Rockets' appearance and the self-introduction of the Gymnasium owners, the most touching scene is the Caracala version "Only Mom in the World" staged by Pokémon Tower in Ziyuan City. In this scene that moved many children back then, Karakala and the ghost mother who had been protecting herself finally met for the last time. Seeing that the child was safe, the mother could finally get on the road with peace of mind. The cutscene in just over a dozen seconds allowed players to truly witness the joy and sadness of mother and son meeting each other and the separation of yin and yang. The Pokémon Tower, which was very depressed when playing back then, once again drew a love talisman. This kind of scene where classic lenses are remade with modern technology and shines again is common in the game, making it difficult for Peng Bai to extricate himself.
2. Can you play without wild fighting? ——Skills about throwing elves balls
Putting aside the irreconcilable words about the remake theme, the most controversial thing about "Less/Cloth" was the cancellation of mine-like wild battles, replaced by wild monsters, and directly throwing elves balls to capture when entering the battle. This change also involves a series of changes in this game.
1, 2, 3 - "Magic elf! It's mine!
cancels the field battle itself, but it actually has no fundamental impact on the actual game experience. Minglei makes players more proactive in exploring the maze, and is worried about such as "What should I do if I level up?" "What should I do if I test the performance of the move? "How to determine the success rate of capture? "This kind of problem is not only not a big deal for old players, but Nintendo also gave a new gameplay solution - the battle did not disappear, but just changed the way of combat and weapons.
Specifically, it is to directly enter the capture stage with bright thunder trigger. At this time, the elf ball is the player's weapon (yes, just like "PMGO". Trainers should look at the movement rules of the wild Pokémon, aim at the elf ball with keys or somatosensory operations at the appropriate time, and then the familiar left and right shaking and effect sounds to tell whether it is successful or not.
The production team incorporates a series of traditional judgment logic into the seemingly simple throwing method. For example, the difference between "nice", "great" and "excellent" is the best throwing time. Pokémon balls of different grades still have success rates from low to high, corresponding to the previous hit to the residual health and attached an abnormal state to increase the capture success rate. In terms of experience values, any successful capture will increase the experience value of the accompanying Pokémon. The level, size, and throw accuracy of the captured Pokémon will affect whether to obtain the corresponding reward experience value.
tutorial points until the specific operation is reached. Players must practice slowly to master the trick
. Continuously capturing the same wild Pokémon will increase the chance of flash appearance and 6V orientation. This chain capture replaces the breeding hatch eggs that were originally a must-have exam for hardcore trainers. In contrast, the new plan eliminates the learning cost that new players must pay in the hatching process (a series of calculations and deductions for breeding Pokémon, as well as the varied stallion attributes). For old players, although chain capture is also traceable, the heavy chain quantity requirements invisibly increase some of the work that could be solved by skilled mass production (including physically fixing the number of key brushing steps), and there is some suspicion that the official has neglected his profound resume.
The jokes back then actually became an image description of this game captured in the wild
At the same time, the corresponding throwing gameplay is another attempt by the orthodox generation works in dedicated peripherals. Compared with the last NDS platform that can be used to optimize the process of incubating eggs and cultivate intimacy, this time the Pokemon Controller directly acts on the process and combat core of the game. The product has excellent feel, delicate craftsmanship, and the size is just right. It inherits the HD vibration of the Joycon handle (worthy of being the official product of the first party). In addition to increasing the sense of somatosensory gameplay, it can also transmit Pokémon and carry it on your body.
Pokémon Controller that significantly improves the gaming experience
I personally didn't understand at first that "Leather/Cloth" has an additional portable peripheral, but Nintendo has always had a way to make things that seem ineffective and everyone loves it, and Pokémon Controller is no exception.
In addition to being excellent in workmanship, the interactive call from Pokémon in the ball can make people fully realize the realism of a vivid "life". Regular carrying it will also bring you a considerable number of prop rewards. Of course, "If you want to dream, you must buy this controller" is also very friendly and helpless (see how much money this set of things on X Bao has increased). However, compared to the Pokémon "It has not been spent on money since ancient times", "Leather/Cloth" does not correspond to the inaccurate throwing judgment of its own Pro controller and Joycon controller, which will make players who are accustomed to TV mode feel a little uncomfortable. If the eighth generation in the future is to follow the current field combat method, it is necessary for GF to optimize operations in this area.
After adding the picture book, you have to return it to others
. What should I do if I can’t beat the trainer on the other side? ——Four elements of unbalanced design
Collect, breed, exchange, and battle are the core gameplay of the "Pokemon" series over the years. In "Leather/Cloth", aside from the elements that "exchange" that depend entirely on the player's own circle environment and enthusiasm for participation, the remaining three items have changed to varying degrees due to the simplification of the system.
What Ma Zhishi said is that
After experiencing the alternation of new and old Pokémon lineups from generation to generation, the collection has become the thinnest item in this work. The unknown feeling of meeting the mysterious Pokémon when I was playing the new game has dropped to the lowest level in history (or vice versa, it feels close to MAX, but I think it would be better to choose a few popular Pokémon from other generations, but maybe the development environment of this game is too tight). In addition to the original Pokémon, GF has only added a new variety to this game - a Melotan that needs to be obtained by linking with "PMGO". The only thing that makes people feel a little comfortable is that players can exchange several Arora forms with specific NPCs, which makes people have more imagination about the world view of the eighth generation.
PMGO dedicated hall, its sense of technology is incompatible with the original world view, and in the aspect of
cultivation, affected by the subversive changes in the field battle, the original effort value training system was cancelled. Players have to send tons of Pokémon they captured to Dr. Ogi, and then exchange them for the corresponding candy according to the type of sending, so that the Pokémon you want to strengthen will increase the corresponding attributes if you eat the candy. For example, if you send a bob to the doctor, you will receive agile candy. Pikachu will increase the speed by eating the candy. Although in essence, this change still follows the previous logic of "what you eat (beat) and what you make up for", the advantage is that players can independently choose to complete the "graduation" of a Pokémon key attribute at a lower level to engage in actual combat as soon as possible, which is also in line with the original intention of this game to take care of newcomers.
Speaking of taking care of newcomers, this is even more so in the battle. This game has been added to a two-player and same-screen game system, and 2P players can achieve a sense of free participation with shaking the handle.Moreover, in order not to destroy the original game's established design, even if players choose teammates to assist in the battle, the NPC can only accept bullying that is being kicked out like a blind eye. This method is still valid in most plot battles. It is extremely friendly for players who are too lazy to level up and only want to experience the adventure process with their family or friends. Even when you are in a hard battle alone, the best way to turn the situation around is to pick up the idle side Joycon to shoot the NPC left and right to ensure that they turn defeat into victory within three rounds.
and specific NPCs can be exchanged for Pokémon
in the Arora form, but the difficulty is infinitely reduced. As a remake of this game, a main passion and cute newbie, it is not as difficult as the process to block players. "Leather/Cloth" is obviously not as deep as most orthodox works of generations in terms of battle.
Battle Tree and Battle Tower, a traditional project that helps players deeply understand the core gameplay, is directly removed and replaced by repeated refreshed Gym/Four Heavenly Kings and the newly introduced master challenge in this game. The former has always been a fixed routine for players to level up after passing the level, so there is no need to say much about it; the latter requires players to use the same Pokémon to challenge high-level master trainers under restricted conditions, and they can win the title of "Master" after winning. The Pokémon in these masters has a level 70+ and has a tricky rigor. Players must have a certain "liver capacity" to fight. Although it is just a small task for those players who "have to flash 6V anyway", it is better to end this battle tower that is richer and more interesting than the content and changes.
As for online battles, because the ranking battle has been temporarily cancelled and the sharp decline in the number of Pokémon will inevitably limit the teaming idea, so there is not much to say. When GF Dafa mercies allow players to inherit "Skin/Cloth" to the new generation in the future, then exert the true power of the Creation Generation in a perfect and fierce battle environment.
4. Can cute be eaten as a meal? ——Pi Shen smiled, Ibrahimovic had a little emotion
favorability, the setting of beauty value has been a long time in "Pokemon". This way of quantifying trainers' love for Pokemon has been continuously evolved through the hardware, and the authenticity and sense of companionship have gradually strengthened. From the name of the game to the pre-sale promotional offensive, "Leather/Cloth" has always revolved around the offline cuteness of the two popular Pokémons. In the game, the two little cuties allow players to experience the unique charm of virtual cute pets.
The massive Pikachu theme event
as two cute pets designed a complete set of interaction modes with players. They stroke the parts and feed candy can make various instant reactions. "When pounced at you, but accidentally hit the screen" exudes a humorous feeling of breaking the dimensional wall, not to mention that the cute screams and the effect of increasing favorability have excellent healing effects.
Ibrahimovic: "It's my time" (it's really early)
How cute can you bully her?
In addition to acting cute, the expression of negative emotions such as frustration and doubts by the two cute pets also contributed to enriching the emoticons of players. During this period, many players in my circle of friends, especially girls, frequently show how they fell into the "skin-masturbation god" and could not extricate themselves. If you have to say anything, it is that for Ibrahimovic, who just debuted in the C position, Pissy is really too domineering. The latter seems to be more rich and intuitive than Ibrahimovic in terms of body language and emotional expression.
The Pikachu version is naturally more popular than the Ibrahimovic version, so that we JS joked privately that half of the players who bought the Ibrahimovic version were out of stock because the Pikachu version was out of stock, and the remaining half were used to both versions. In addition, players don’t have to worry that these two babies are limited in their strength because of their refusal to evolve. In terms of the one-week process, the Pig God is as strong as an animated version, and Ibrahimovic is simply possessed by the God of War with his powerful skill learning ability.
Who did you learn this naughty child expression?
The design of releasing Pokémon from the Pokémon is a big and small highlight of this work. In addition to following behind, some Pokémon also has its own exclusive accompanying performance and unique functions. For example, the flying characteristics of the Fire Breathing Dragon, the water vehicle for riding the dragon, the dream of searching around, and the Kabi Beast that "hangs" the protagonist and Pikachu (Ibrahimovic) in front of you, etc., each one is worth your release to see what it is. I believe that accompanying you will become the standard configuration in future works.
reminds me of the Kabi Beast sofa in the Pokémon store
feels a strange look
Last words
For domestic players and potential consumers of NS, the first generation of Pokémon is too high. This time, Pi Shen’s ability to sell goods even exceeded the first release of "Breath of the Wild". In addition to the enthusiastic customers I met in the store, who grew up playing Pokémon like me, there are many other enthusiastic customers who have just been exposed to Pokémon animation and surrounding children. These children and their young post-80s parents have a common cultural language and precious childhood memories that are connected to each other. This is the first time I have seen it in my more than ten years of experience.
(This review is based on the NS platform, and the game time is about 40 hours)
