Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
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Pokémon Ranger Batonnage (Japanese: ポケモンレンジャー バトナージ) is an action-adventure game for the Nintendo DS and the sequel to Pokémon Ranger. It is set to be released in Japan on March 20, 2008.
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Basic info
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| Platform: | {{{platform}}} |
| Category: | Action RPG |
| Players: | 1 |
| Connectivity: | None |
| Developer: | HAL Laboratory, Inc./Creatures, Inc. |
| Publisher: | Nintendo |
| Part of: | {{{gen_series}}} |
Ratings
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| CERO: | N/A |
| ESRB: | Everyone |
| ACB: | N/A |
| OFLC: | N/A |
| PEGI: | N/A |
| GRAC: | N/A |
| GSRR: | N/A |
Release dates
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| Japan: | March 20, 2008 |
| North America: | TBA 2008 |
| Australia: | TBA |
| Europe: | TBA |
| South Korea: | |
| Hong Kong: | N/A |
| Taiwan: | N/A |
Websites
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| Japanese: | www.Pokémon.co.jp: ポケモンレンジャーバトナージ |
| English: | NA |
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 starter Pokémon has risen from solely Plusle and 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.
Known information
- It takes place in the region of Almia. As the game's storyline starts, the player character has just graduated from Pokémon Ranger School.
- The player can choose to play as a male or a female protagonist. The male protagonist is known as Hajime.
- The game features Generation IV Pokémon and the ominous Pokémon of the game seems to be Darkrai.
- The player will have a selectable Pokémon partner. Known selectable partners include Munchlax, Turtwig, Chimchar, Piplup, Kricketot, Mime Jr., Cranidos, Shieldon, Croagunk, Machop, Pachirisu, Starly, Hippopotas, Snover, Misdreavus, Sneasel, and Gible. It is interesting to note that one Pokémon is of each of the 17 types of Pokémon.
- The villainous team is named (Japanese: ヤミヤミ団 Team Yamiyami).
- The game has optional, non-story-progressing missions called quests where the player helps citizens of towns.
- A system of cards that are collectible can power up the Capture Styler.
- The player is able to Surf on Pokémon in controlled environments.
- There are three downloadable Pokémon unlocked in this game by special missions, in the vein of the Manaphy egg mission in the prequel. These Pokémon are a second Manaphy egg, a Riolu with Aura Sphere and Darkrai.
- In addition to the aforementioned special missions, there is another group of downloadable missions called extra missions. The rare Pokémon encountered during these missions are Dialga, Palkia and Shaymin. Unlike in the special missions, the Pokémon captured in extra missions are subsequently released without being transferred to Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.
- The game can utilize the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection for unlocking both special and extra missions, but only when an event is held.
Gallery
- Ranger II - Characters - Boy 1.jpg
Male main character
- Ranger II - Characters - Girl 1.jpg
Female main character
- Ranger II - Characters - Boy 2.jpg
Male main character
- Ranger II - Characters - Girl 2.jpg
Female main character
External links
- Bulbanews: Pokémon Ranger Batonnage announced in February Coro Coro
- Serebii.net: Pokémon Ranger Batonnage
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