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|release_date_au=November 13, 2008<ref>[http://www.nintendo.com.au/index.php?action=catalogue&prodcat_id=43&prod_id=19303&pageID=1 Nintendo of Australia]</ref> | |release_date_au=November 13, 2008 <small>(DS)</small><ref>[http://www.nintendo.com.au/index.php?action=catalogue&prodcat_id=43&prod_id=19303&pageID=1 Nintendo of Australia]</ref><br />June 9, 2016 <small>(Wii U VC)</small><ref>[http://www.vooks.net/aussie-nintendo-download-updates-96-kirby-kirby-kirby/ Vooks]</ref> | ||
|release_date_eu=November 21, 2008<ref>[http://www.pokemon.com/uk/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-ranger-shadows-of-almia/ Pokémon.com (UK)]</ref> | |release_date_eu=November 21, 2008 <small>(DS)</small><ref>[http://www.pokemon.com/uk/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-ranger-shadows-of-almia/ Pokémon.com (UK)]</ref><br />June 9, 2016 <small>(Wii U VC)</small><ref>[http://gonintendo.com/stories/258840-this-week-s-european-downloads-june-9-kirby-fef-revelation-an GoNintendo]</ref> | ||
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'''Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンレンジャー バトナージ''' ''Pokémon Ranger Vatonage'') is an action-adventure game for the Nintendo DS and the sequel to {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}. It was released in Japan on | '''Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンレンジャー バトナージ''' ''Pokémon Ranger Vatonage'') is an action-adventure game for the Nintendo DS and the sequel to {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}. It was released on March 20, 2008 in Japan, on November 10, 2008 in North America, on November 13, 2008 in Australia, and on November 21, 2008 in Europe. | ||
It was released for the [[Wii U]] [[Virtual Console]] in Europe and Australia on June 9, 2016, in Japan on July 27, 2016, and in North America on August 4, 2016. | |||
The game is set in a new region called [[Almia]] where the base of operations is a [[Ranger School]] that the main characters have just graduated from. The selection of [[partner Pokémon]] has risen from solely {{p|Plusle}} and {{p|Minun}} to a choice between 17 different species. Additionally, there are several side quests and a card collection system used to power up the [[Capture Styler]]. | The game is set in a new region called [[Almia]] where the base of operations is a [[Ranger School]] that the main characters have just graduated from. The selection of [[partner Pokémon]] has risen from solely {{p|Plusle}} and {{p|Minun}} to a choice between 17 different species. Additionally, there are several side quests and a card collection system used to power up the [[Capture Styler]]. | ||
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* The player can choose to play as a male or a female protagonist. Players can choose the name of their protagonist, the defaults of which are [[Kellyn]] (male) and {{ra|Kate}} (female). | * The player can choose to play as a male or a female protagonist. Players can choose the name of their protagonist, the defaults of which are [[Kellyn]] (male) and {{ra|Kate}} (female). | ||
* The game primarily features [[Generation IV]] Pokémon, but it does feature a few Pokémon from other generations. | * The game primarily features [[Generation IV]] Pokémon, but it does feature a few Pokémon from other generations. | ||
* The player will have a selectable Pokémon partner. After doing certain quests, the player can choose if he or she wants the Pokémon to come with them. Selectable partners include {{ | * The player will have a selectable Pokémon partner. After doing certain quests, the player can choose if he or she wants the Pokémon to come with them. Selectable partners include {{p|Munchlax}}, {{p|Turtwig}}, {{p|Chimchar}}, {{p|Piplup}}, {{p|Kricketot}}, {{p|Mime Jr.}}, {{p|Cranidos}}, {{p|Shieldon}}, {{p|Croagunk}}, {{p|Machop}}, {{p|Pachirisu}}, {{p|Starly}}, {{p|Hippopotas}}, {{p|Snover}}, {{p|Misdreavus}}, {{p|Sneasel}}, and {{p|Gible}}. They can be changed by talking to them in the player's family farm south of the player's house. It should be noted that each Pokémon is of one of the 17 [[type]]s of Pokémon, and that each Pokémon has a different length of a Partner Energy bar. The partner's energy may also be filled faster when it is in a happy mood, signaled by black or multicolored music notes rising above it. | ||
* The [[villainous team]] is named [[Team Dim Sun]] | * The [[villainous team]] is named [[Team Dim Sun]]. | ||
* [[Team Dim Sun]] uses computers called Miniremo Units to hypnotize Pokémon and put them under their control. | * [[Team Dim Sun]] uses computers called Miniremo Units to hypnotize Pokémon and put them under their control. | ||
* The game has sixty optional, non-story-progressing missions called Quests where the player helps citizens of Almia. | * The game has sixty optional, non-story-progressing missions called Quests where the player helps citizens of Almia. | ||
* A player may only take on one quest at a time. | * A player may only take on one quest at a time. | ||
* When a player completes each quest, they get a power boost to their [[Capture Styler]]. | * When a player completes each quest, they get a power boost to their [[Capture Styler]]. | ||
* Quests are divided into two types | * Quests are divided into two types: Pokémon befriending and Quests that players receive a power boost for their Capture Styler. | ||
* After capturing the first 266 Pokémon in the [[Adex|Browser]], the player can go up against {{p|Regigigas}}. The player must currently have in their party {{p|Regirock}}, {{p|Regice}} and {{p|Registeel}}. Regigigas is found in a quicksand pit, hidden in the [[Hippowdon Temple]]. | * After capturing the first 266 Pokémon in the [[Adex|Browser]], the player can go up against {{p|Regigigas}}. The player must currently have in their party {{p|Regirock}}, {{p|Regice}} and {{p|Registeel}}. Regigigas is found in a quicksand pit, hidden in the [[Hippowdon Temple]]. | ||
* A system of collectible cards can power up the Capture Styler. | * A system of collectible cards can power up the Capture Styler. | ||
* The player is able to ride on Pokémon in some environments, including lava, rivers and icy waters. | * The player is able to ride on Pokémon in some environments, including lava, rivers and icy waters. | ||
* There are five Pokémon that a player can ride on to progress to other locations | * There are five Pokémon that a player can ride on to progress to other locations: {{p|Doduo}}, {{p|Torkoal}}, {{p|Empoleon}}, {{p|Staraptor}}, and {{p|Floatzel}}. | ||
* There were three Pokémon unlocked in this game by | * There were three Pokémon unlocked in this game by [[Ranger Net#Special Missions 2|Special Mission]]s in [[Ranger Net]], in the vein of the {{p|Manaphy}} {{pkmn|Egg}} mission in the prequel. These missions are no longer available. The Pokémon available were a {{p|Manaphy}} Egg, a {{p|Riolu}} with {{m|Aura Sphere}} and {{p|Darkrai}} with {{m|Dark Void}}. | ||
* | * Additionally, there is another group of missions called {{DL|Ranger Net|Extra Mission}}s. The rare Pokémon encountered during these missions are {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}} and {{p|Shaymin}} (Land Forme). Unlike in the special missions, the Pokémon captured in extra missions are not allowed to be transferred to {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}. | ||
* The game was able to utilize the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection for unlocking both special and extra missions, but only for a limited period of time and prior to the discontinuation of the service in favor of Nintendo solely supporting the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS's Nintendo Network. They did not work for different regions; only the specific game version when the event is held would be able to use the function. | * The game was able to utilize the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection for unlocking both special and extra missions, but only for a limited period of time and prior to the discontinuation of the service in favor of Nintendo solely supporting the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS's Nintendo Network. They did not work for different regions; only the specific game version when the event is held would be able to use the function. | ||
* Special Missions can be repeated but sending the Pokémon can only be done once. This is an improvement over the original, as replaying the Manaphy mission only played a cutscene in which Lunick, Solana, and the Professor's assistant discuss Manaphy. | * Special Missions can be repeated but sending the Pokémon can only be done once. This is an improvement over the original, as replaying the Manaphy mission only played a cutscene in which Lunick, Solana, and the Professor's assistant discuss Manaphy. | ||
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==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
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The game follows the protagonist, a young [[Pokémon Ranger]] as he or she graduates from [[Ranger School]] and takes on the duties of a fully fledged Ranger. The male is called | The game follows the protagonist, a young [[Pokémon Ranger]] as he or she graduates from [[Ranger School]] and takes on the duties of a fully fledged Ranger. The male is called [[Kellyn]] and the female is called {{ra|Kate}}. | ||
Missions advance the story, which is centered around the antagonists [[Team Dim Sun]] | Missions advance the story, which is centered around the antagonists [[Team Dim Sun]] and their unknown intentions involving Pokémon mind-control machines called [[Gigaremo units|Gigaremos]] powered by dark crystals. Quests usually consist of the player traveling around the [[Almia]] region, performing varying tasks requested by citizens in exchange for rewards. | ||
The game starts at the [[Ranger School]], with the player enrolling as a student after expertly capturing a {{p|Pikachu}}. The player quickly makes friends with two of classmates, [[Rhythmi]] who dreams of being an Operator, and | The game starts at the [[Ranger School]], with the player enrolling as a student after expertly capturing a {{p|Pikachu}}. The player quickly makes friends with two of classmates, [[Rhythmi]] who dreams of being an Operator, and {{ra|Keith}}, a rival, who dreams of becoming a Top Ranger. After the player and Keith nearly discover what [[Kincaid|Mr. Kincaid]], a teacher, is doing in the basement, Mr. Kincaid seals it off from all students. Both the player and Keith show strong potential as Rangers, and graduate with full honors after defeating two {{p|Tangrowth}}, that escape from the basement, at their graduation ceremony. The player stays in Almia, while Keith and Rhythmi go to [[Fiore]] as part of their training. The player's family moves into a nearby town known as [[Chicole Village]], and the player goes to live with them. | ||
The next day, the player becomes an Area Ranger in the local village of [[Vientown]]. | The next day, the player becomes an Area Ranger in the local village of [[Vientown]]. | ||
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* Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia is the only Pokémon Ranger game in which the opposite-gender counterpart of the main character does not appear in the game. | * Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia is the only Pokémon Ranger game in which the opposite-gender counterpart of the main character does not appear in the game. | ||
==In other languages== | |||
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|fr=Pokémon Ranger: Nuit sur Almia | |fr=Pokémon Ranger: Nuit sur Almia | ||
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|it=Pokémon Ranger: Ombre su Almia | |it=Pokémon Ranger: Ombre su Almia | ||
|es=Pokémon Ranger: Sombras de Almia | |es=Pokémon Ranger: Sombras de Almia | ||
|nl=Pokémon Ranger: Schaduw van Almia}} | |nl=Pokémon Ranger: Schaduw van Almia | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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[[Category:Games]] | [[Category:Games]] | ||
[[Category:Nintendo DS games]] | [[Category:Nintendo DS games]] | ||
[[Category:Pokémon Ranger]] | [[Category:Wii U games]] | ||
[[Category:Virtual Console games]] | |||
[[Category:Pokémon Ranger|*]] | |||
[[de:Pokémon Ranger: Finsternis über Almia]] | [[de:Pokémon Ranger: Finsternis über Almia]] | ||
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[[ja:ポケモンレンジャー バトナージ]] | [[ja:ポケモンレンジャー バトナージ]] | ||
[[zh: | [[zh:宝可梦保育家 巴特那吉]] | ||