Patrick Waring at GameCloud writes: "By no means do I consider Pokémon Moon (and Sun, I guess) to be a bad entry in the series, just underdone in comparison to what it could have been. It’s still enjoyable to play, and there’s a lot to love about it, but the overall design feels awkward in places. Pokémon has always been recognised as being a series aimed at kids, but a huge part of its fan base aren’t kids anymore, and I think Game Freak are slowly beginning to understand that. Instead of creating a new series aimed at a mature audience, however, they’ve shoe-horned in a lot of adult-like themes that don’t gel well with the established “feel” of your classic Pokémon game. While new, interesting ideas have been introduced, great ones from X and Y were dropped, and the battle system still feels stale. If you’re a fan of Pokémon, however, or a returning player of the old-school series, there’s still a lot to enjoy, and it regardless remains one of the most innovative entries in the entire series."
NE: "Today, we're looking at Pokemon with odd or unfitting moves as part of their movepools and examining whether they were by accident or not."
The Pokémon series may be on the verge of a new release, but the Pokémon company has some goodies in store for those still playing its latest entries.
Video games are typically a casual form of recreation and escapism for people from all walks of life, but sometimes, they can be something more than that - something real and tangible.
This is the story of how video games can help bring peace and stability in the most dire of times.
Good article. I've found that video games help me take the focus off of myself when I am depressed. However, I've found that physical activity--running, yoga, BJJ & general exercise--combined with video games is the sweet spot for me when dealing with the angst of life. After a tough round of sparring, I love to sink into VR while resting my sore muscles. I recommend trying it. You won't regret it.
