A Pokemon game that I hadn't before played. It's a fun little game with a fairly high difficulty and a quantum of grinding required.

First off, it's pinball, something I don't have a great amount of experience with, so bear that in mind before diving in to both the game, and this review. You are tasked with catching the original 150 Kanto Pokemon. Catching is achieved through, well, playing pinball! It's very satisfying and super addicting to do. Kudos to the developers for managing to make a new catching mechanic feel so more-ish and engaging!

That being said, there is an INSANE amount of RNG required when finding the little creatures. This can lead to frustration during long sessions and is why I didn't bother catching them all. If the grind is for you, then jump right in!

The music is absolutely suberb. Some of the melodies will be recognisable in songs used in the Generation 2 games, a few years before they came out! This was a pleasant surprise, as well as the catchy renditions of the original Gen 1 chip tunes.

Overall, it's worth playing as a Pokemon fan but probably more for those looking for a pinball table with a real unique spin. Don't let the difficulty put you off and play for 10-20 minutes at a time, and you'll have fun!

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2024


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