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Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness (JP) is the sequel to the 2003 role-playing game Pokémon Colosseum for the Nintendo GameCube. The game takes place once again in the Orre region. Your character starts off with an Eevee.
Story[]
The story for the game begins 5 years after the events of Pokémon Colosseum with the introduction of a new main protagonist named Michael, who goes out to defeat the Cipher syndicate and their mysterious XD001 project.
Characters[]
Locations[]
Changes from Colosseum[]
The game is notably different from Pokémon Colosseum.
- The main character is a child rather than a teenager.
- The main character is an average trainer instead of an ex-convict.
- In addition to new locations, some old locations have been changed.
- Saving is now possible anytime instead of at PCs.
- A special headset is provided for viewing Shadow Pokémon instead of having a "gifted" partner. This solves the problem of your partner getting in the way.
- The main character uses a motorised scooter instead of a modified motorbike.
- There are special places where wild Pokémon can be attracted using bait.
- The areas have been redesigned somewhat.
- "Hyper Mode" has been changed into "Reverse Mode." Changes include the removal of the heightened critical hit probability. Also, the afflicted Pokémon gets hurt every turn.
- Calling a Pokémon when not asleep or in Reverse Mode now raises accuracy.
- There is now a machine designed to purify multiple Pokémon at once. The old Shrine is still usable, though.
- Hidden items are now made noticeable using a shine effect.
- The television graphic now distinguishes between a repeat story and a new one.
- The starter Pokémon is now Eevee instead of Espeon and Umbreon. The trainer now has the ability to choose into what to evolve Eevee.
- The trainer is initially treated as a beginner and is provided with basic info at the start of the game.
- The Pokéball no longer has a guaranteed "first jiggle" upon catching a Pokémon.
- Miror B. makes a reappearance, his function in this game being the giving a player another opportunity of Snagging a missed Shadow Pokémon.
- Instead of one consistent partner, the protagonist gets several partners throughout the game.
- Realgam Tower is now a more varied Colloseum, giving the player new options including Battle Bingo and Sim Battles.
- The process of purifying Pokémon has been altered somewhat.
- Some of the battles are Single battles.
Credits[]
Trivia[]
- Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness marks the game debut of Bonsly before debuting in the Fourth Pokémon generation games with Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.
External links[]
- Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness at Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
- Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness at GameFAQs