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- Platform: Game Boy Color
- PEGI Rating: Ages 16 and Over
- Media: Video Game
- Item Quantity: 1
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Pokémon Trading Card Game is a Game Boy Color title based on the popular strategy card game from Wizards of the Coast. Fans of the existing red, blue and yellow versions of Pokémon will find this game to be less redundant than earlier Game Boy Pocket Monster offerings. This game is more of a hybrid of its predecessors--mixing strategy card gameplay and role-playing game elements--with highly successful results.
The story in Pokémon Trading Card Game is basically the same as that of the original Pokémon titles, only with new character and feature names substituted. Instead of Professor Oak, players meet Dr Mason. Gym Leaders are named Club Masters, battles are duels and so forth. Learning the card game is a breeze thanks to the inclusion of comprehensive instructions and an in-depth tutorial. Although some minor changes have been made, the method of play is virtually identical to the original card game, and just as addictive. While much shorter than the Pokémon games, the gameplay here doesn't involve random and repetitive battles, and follows a less linear path.
Although Pokémon Trading Card Game would seem to turn a social experience into a solitary one, it allows for and encourages interacting with other game owners. Duels can be fought between players via a game link cable, and cards and decks can be traded using the infrared communications port. The most interesting feature here is the "card pop!" option, which generates one new card for each player when communicating wirelessly; the catch is that you can't "card pop!" the same person again for a while after doing so, thus limiting the feature's appeal. --Joe Hon
Product Description
The hit Wizards of the Coast card game comes to the Game Boy Color! Pokémon Trading Card Game features many of the famed Wizards of the Coast cards, plus exclusive cards not found in any store. Equipped with a modest deck and sage words of advice from the wise Dr Mason, you will win booster decks by battling--and defeating--a series of rivals. You will need to talk to everyone that you encounter in this adventure RPG game. Each conversation may unlock a key piece of information or an offer to trade cards. You can also scour bulging bookshelves for new tactics or check your e-mail for additional clues--you might even get a valuable booster pack from Dr Mason! Players of the Wizards of the Coast game will recognise the basic game mechanics and strategies, which are faithful to the popular trading card game. In all, there are more than 200 cards. You can even battle a friend via the Game Link cable!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
The Pokemon Trading Card Game,
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This review is from: Pokémon Trading Card Game (GBC) (Video Game)
I got to play this game off a friend and I must say I found it hard at first. It's a great and addictive game and a must for all pokemon fans out there. You will first be tutored by Doctor Mason and get a practice before the game start so that the beginners can understand the game clearly. Everytime you win, you get 2 booster packets and read your mail after or before every gym leader for Doctor Mason sends you mail in which you get an extra booster packet! The goal of the game is to get all 8 medals before entering for the Pokemon Dome to duel against what is like the Elite four. At the end you will win some of the rarest cards there is!! You also have a enemy called Ronald who will duel you sometimes and if you should win him, he will give you a rare card in his collection. Like the other Pokemon game, you have 3 decks to choose from: Charmander and friends deck, Squirtle and friends deck and Bulbasur and friends deck. Depending on which deck you choose, your opponents will either be easy or hard for you. You go up to the trainers to duel them and sometimes they will not duel you(e.g. Psychic) if you have not got a certain number of cards or a certain number of medals. This is the same for some gym leaders. If you really want an easy win, go for the Charmander and friends deck. Good luck and be the best Pokemon Trading Card master!!!!
10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
card collecting pokémaniacs dream...,
This review is from: Pokémon Trading Card Game (GBC) (Video Game)
It's a game. Based on playing cards. While it might not sound like it's going to bring you hours of fun on a portable machine, sprinkle that little bit of pokémon dazzle, and weave a little nintendo magic, and you've got a simple, but addictive game.This is a game which pokémon haters will obviously stay well clear off, but for the rest it is a joy to behold. Fans of the card game will instantly be able to pick up and play, while gamers new to the card experience will slowly be led in learning the basics until they too are a true master. Graphics - although the GBC can't exactly produce the most stunning visuals around, it does push the machine to its full and provides some colourful worlds for the hero to explore. sound - the game's downside although true for every game. The GBC can only manage a few beeps and screechs, but it does well to produce something worth listening too. Playability - has an excellent learning curve so even beginners will be building powerful decks in no time atall lifespan - with several places to conquer, and the inspiration to "catch 'em all" this will last a mammoth amount of time. overall - excellent game which will keep you coming back for more. You either love it, or hate it.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good but Bad in a way,
By Mr. Richard Barn "ROCKER BOY" (Brigstock, Northamptonshire, England) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)
= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars
This review is from: Pokémon Trading Card Game (GBC) (Video Game)
Pokemon Trading Card game is good fun and quite a well-thought-out game. Once you get the hang of it it's actually great fun.
However, there are a few bad things about it. The graphics are not very good even though it is only a GameBoy Color game and the gameplay is overall rather luck-based rather than skill. Other than this, a great game with at least 50 hours of game-time.
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