Summary
- Release Year: 2016
- Genres: Adventure, Role-playing game (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS)
- Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
- Developers: Game Freak
- Publishers: Nintendo, The Pokémon Company
Pokémon Sun: A New Adventure in the Alola Region
Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon are the seventh generation of Pokémon video games, developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 3DS. The games were released worldwide in November 2016.
Pokémon Sun and Moon are set in the Alola region, a tropical archipelago based on Hawaii. The player takes on the role of a young Pokémon Trainer who must explore the region, catch Pokémon, and complete challenges in order to become the Champion of the Alola Pokémon League.
One of the new features in Pokémon Sun and Moon is the introduction of Z-Moves. Z-Moves are powerful attacks that can be used once per battle by Pokémon that are holding a Z-Crystal. Z-Crystals can be obtained by completing certain challenges throughout the game.
Another new feature in Pokémon Sun and Moon is the Poké Ride system. Poké Ride allows the player to use certain Pokémon to traverse the environment. For example, the player can use Tauros to ride across water, or Stoutland to sniff out hidden items.
Pokémon Sun and Moon also feature a number of new Pokémon, including the starters Rowlet, Litten, and Popplio. The games also introduce new regional variants of existing Pokémon, such as Alolan Rattata and Alolan Raichu.
The Alola region is home to a variety of different environments, including beaches, forests, mountains, and volcanoes. The player will need to explore all of these environments in order to catch all of the Pokémon and complete the game.
Gameplay
Pokémon Sun and Moon are traditional role-playing games with a turn-based battle system. The player controls a Pokémon Trainer who travels around the Alola region, catching Pokémon and battling other Trainers. The player can also participate in a variety of side quests and activities, such as collecting items, completing puzzles, and participating in minigames.
Story
The story of Pokémon Sun and Moon begins with the player character moving to the Alola region from Kanto. The player character quickly meets Professor Kukui, who gives them their first Pokémon and sets them on their journey to become the Champion of the Alola Pokémon League.
Along the way, the player character will meet a variety of characters, including the friendly rival Hau, the mysterious Lillie, and the villainous Team Skull. The player character will also learn about the history and culture of the Alola region, and the importance of the Pokémon that live there.
Reception
Pokémon Sun and Moon were met with positive reviews from critics. The games were praised for their graphics, gameplay, and story. However, some critics found the games to be too easy and repetitive.
Overall, Pokémon Sun and Moon are solid entries in the Pokémon series. The games offer a fun and engaging experience for both new and old fans of the series.
Sales
Pokémon Sun and Moon were commercial successes, selling over 16 million copies worldwide. The games were the best-selling games on the Nintendo 3DS in 2016 and 2017.
Legacy
Pokémon Sun and Moon have had a lasting impact on the Pokémon series. The games introduced a number of new features and Pokémon that have become staples of the series. The games also helped to popularize the Pokémon anime and trading card game.
Pokémon Sun and Moon are two of the most popular and successful Pokémon games of all time. The games offer a fun and engaging experience for both new and old fans of the series.
Review Score
8.5/10
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