CSM - Kids who are new to the Pokemon universe -- or those intimidated by the scores of stats and attributes that you usually need to keep track of in those games -- will find Pokemon Ranger: Guardian Signs to be an excellent entry point into the series. Its simplified, action-based format for battles can be easily learned by almost anyone.
XMNR: Local retailers aren't running with any big crazy coupon deals on new games this week like they have in previous weeks but there area a number of older games discounted from a little to practically free. Notable sales this week include Pokemon Ranger and Pokemon Dungeon games for only $4.99 at Toys R Us, Medal of Honor for $19.99 at Kmart and the DJ Hero 2 Turntable bundle for just $19.99 at Toys R Us.
This week also has a few hardware deals including Gift Cards for the Xbox 360 and Kinect bundles at two different retailers and a Gift Card for Kinect with the purchase of a game.
GamingExcellence - Pokemon Rangers: Guardian Signs is the third in the Pokemon Rangers installation. It's all about the Pokemon Rangers; a group of individuals whose sole duty is to make sure that relations between Pokemon and humans are going well and that Pokemon aren't being mistreated. An altogether perfect set up for a role playing game involving Pokemon.
Pokemon Ranger: Guardian Signs is solid, competent, and not without charm, but repetitive mechanics and a lack of depth render it a game best suited to younger or more inexperienced gamers looking for an easy entry to the franchise.
