Pokémon X and Y Review for the Nintendo 3DS

     Pokémon is one of top selling video game series of all time. Everything about this series is enjoyable for everyone. The main series games have always been on Nintendo handhelds, and they've always been in 2D. Now, our wait is finally over, and we have a 3D Pokémon game. This game is a perfect transition, and now veteran and new players can enjoy a brand new game with a brand new region and pokémon to find.  

Gameplay

     Nothing has really changed since the last games, except the fact that it's all in 3D. Each pokémon has fully rendered movements during battle, and it adds to the effect of the pokémon feeling real. There are also neat features like Pokémon-Amie that let you pet your pokémon, and Super Training that lets you raise you team's EV stats. You also have roller skates that provide quick travel throughout the region. You can also ride certain pokémon like skiddo and rhyhorn, which again add to the effect of the pokémon feeling real. All of these touches make the game better, and add more things to do other than battling.

Gameplay

     The game shouldn't be too hard to handle for anyone playing it. It plays like a standard RPG, so during battle, you have to pick the moves you want to attack with. Maneuvering around the region shouldn't be too difficult, but the camera angles can get a little annoying. Other than that, anyone can pick this game up and play with ease.

Entertainment

     This game has a charming storyline. You are a young trainer traveling throughout the new region of Kalos, which is based off of France. While you are on this journey, you will cross paths with the stylish Team Flare and try to thwart their plans. There has also been a newly discovered pokémon type, the Fairy type. This type is impervious to Dragon types, so it adds a whole new battling strategy. The region of Kalos is as beautiful as ever. There is the Prism Tower (AKA the Eiffel Tower) and many castles to visit. Everything about this game puts a smile on your face, and old and new players will enjoy this fresh edition to the franchise.