Pokémon Black and White Versions 2
Pokémon Black Version 2 (Japanese: ポケットモンスター ブラック ２ Pocket Monsters Black 2) and Pokémon White Version 2 (Japanese: ポケットモンスター ホワイト ２ Pocket Monsters White 2) are the second paired versions of Generation V.
| Pokémon Black Version 2 ポケットモンスター ブラック ２ | |
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| File:Pokemon Black 2 Boxart EN.png Pokémon Black 2 Version's boxart, featuring Black Kyurem | |
| Pokémon White Version 2 ポケットモンスター ホワイト ２ | |
| File:Pokemon White 2 Boxart EN.png Pokémon White 2 Version's boxart, featuring White Kyurem | |
Basic info
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| Platform: | Nintendo DS* |
| Category: | RPG |
| Players: | 1-4 players simultaneous |
| Connectivity: | DS Wireless, Wi-Fi, IR |
| Developer: | Game Freak |
| Publisher: | Nintendo The Pokémon Company |
| Part of: | Generation V main series |
Ratings
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| CERO: | A |
| ESRB: | E |
| ACB: | N/A |
| OFLC: | N/A |
| PEGI: | 3+ |
| GRAC: | N/A |
| GSRR: | N/A |
Release dates
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| Japan: | June 23, 2012[1] |
| North America: | October 7, 2012[2] |
| Australia: | Spring 2012[3] |
| Europe: | October 12, 2012[4] |
| South Korea: | N/A |
| Hong Kong: | N/A |
| Taiwan: | N/A |
Websites
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| Japanese: | Nintendo.co.jp Official site |
| English: | Official site |
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Japanese boxart
File:Pokemon Black 2 Boxart JP.png Boxart of Pocket Monsters Black 2 File:Pokemon White 2 Boxart JP.png
Boxart of Pocket Monsters White 2 | |
The games were revealed on Pokémon Smash! by Junichi Masuda, and subsequently the official Japanese and international[5] Pokémon websites, on February 26, 2012 (JST). They were released in Japan on June 23, 2012.
The games feature two new formes of Kyurem that serve as the version mascots of the games: Black Kyurem (Japanese: ブラックキュレム) for Black 2 and White Kyurem (Japanese: ホワイトキュレム) for White 2.
Plot
The games take place two years after the events of Pokémon Black and White. In this time, the Unova region appears to have changed greatly. New locations are accessible in the southwest of the region, one of them being Aspertia City, the new player's hometown. New Gyms and Gym Leaders are also introduced, and the Unova Pokédex is expanded to include Pokémon foreign to the region, much like in Pokémon Platinum.
The player is able to choose to play as the boy, Kyouhei, or the girl, Mei, as they travel across the region against their rival, Hugh.
Features
Pokémon World Tournament
- Main article: Pokémon World Tournament
A new facility featured in Black 2 and White 2 is the Pokémon World Tournament, where the player is able to battle every Gym Leader and Champion (except Koga and Iris) from the main series games in various types of battles.
Pokéstar Studios
- Main article: Pokéstar Studios
Pokéstar Studios is a new feature in the games that allows the player to take part in making films involving Pokémon. The player chooses from various scenarios and act them out.
Seasons
- Main article: Seasons
Seasons once again return to the games. In addition to covering the entire screen upon starting the games, a text box appears at the bottom of the screen presenting the current season every time a new area is entered.
Sprite animations
Just like in Pokémon Black and White, the Pokémon sprites are fully animated and move throughout battles. However, unlike Black and White, every Trainer in the game has battle animations, as well as more frames which allows smoother animations.
Gyms
Within the two years separating Black 2 and White 2 from their predecessors, some of the past Gym Leaders have passed on their positions to others or retired the Gym from the Unova League. The eight Gym Leaders of Unova are now: Cheren (Normal), Roxie (Poison), Burgh (Bug), Elesa (Electric), Clay (Ground), Skyla (Flying), Drayden (Dragon) and Marlon (Water).
Elite Four and Champion
Like Black and White, the Elite Four can be battled in any order; after battling all four, a path to the Champion is unlocked. The Elite Four members are Shauntal (Ghost), Marshal (Fighting), Grimsley (Dark), and Caitlin (Psychic). The new Champion is Iris.
Pokémon
Each game features a Pokédex of 300 different Pokémon species, many of which are from previous generations such as Growlithe, Psyduck, and Marill.
Version-exclusive Pokémon
Compatibility
Black 2 and White 2 can connect with the Pokémon Dream Radar, which transfer Pokémon found to the player's game. The Pokémon Global Link has also been updated to make way for the release of Black 2 and White 2. The games are compatible with Black and White, much as Platinum is to Diamond and Pearl. The games can connect as with games of the same generation, and they operate on the same Global Trade Station server. Pokémon from the Generation IV games Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver can be transferred to these games using the Poké Transfer.
Gallery
Black 2 logo
White 2 logo
Hugh in the opening
Versus Hugh
With Roxie
With Hugh and Marlon
With Colress in Castelia City
Reception
Gaming magazine Famitsu has given Pokémon Black and White Versions 2 a score of 36/40, which is lower than its predecessor.
According to Famitsu and Yahoo Japan, the game sold 1,618,621 copies over the two day weekend, making it the third best selling DS game of all time.[6] [7]
References
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