Customer Reviews

Pokemon Battle Revolution (Wii)

5 star:		(12)
4 star:		(5)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(5)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

I got this game for Christmas. I was really looking forward to it coming out in the UK as I am a huge Pokemon fan, but had never played on any of the Colosseum games, only the GB/GBA games.
When I played this game, it was definitely not a disappointment. I played this game non stop, unlike other reviews I think the graphic's are really good for the Wii. Another really good point to make about the game is the DS/DS Lite connectivity. This allows you to upload all your pokemon from Diamond and Pearl into the game and battle with them in the game, and buy (with the money earned from battling in the Closseums)and download items that can be used in Diamond and Pearl. Further more, you can battle with other players by using your DS/DS Lite which is very fun indeed! I also liked the fact that you could choose what your trainer looked like in the game, and buy items to customise their appearence using the money earned from battle. The online play is also really fun!
However there are some criticisms of this game. In my opinion it did not have much of a story line apart from the constant battling. The next criticism of the game is that it does not take that long to complete, and once you complete the game the only thing you can really do is do it again on different levels of difficulty unlocking new things from each Colosseum- personally I find that quite tedious.
Overall this game is a must have for any Pokemon fan. It is fun to play, and in my opinion has good graphics. Be warned, that to get the most out of the game you need Pokemon Diamond and Pearl on the DS/DS Lite.

Let me say this first. This game is a massive hit in Japan. They ran out of copies in Tokyo faster than you can say Pikachu! I got a copy of the game and fell in love with it! Pokemon Battle revolution is the first Pokemon Wii game, a 3D battle simulator featuring all 493 Pokemon, using the wonderful graphics on the Wii.

Battle revolution is the first Wii game to link up with the Nintendo DS. Using your Diamond and Pearl game cartridges you are able to copy your caught Pokemon onto the Wii. Got a level 100 kyogre on Pearl? It could come in handy later on. There are also rental passes for use with those who don't have the DS games.
In the single player mode there are 10 coliseums:

* Gateway Coliseum
* Main Street Coliseum
* Waterfall Coliseum
* Neon Coliseum
* Crystal Coliseum
* Sunny Park Coliseum
* Magma Coliseum
* Sunset Coliseum
* Courtyard Coliseum
* Stargazer Coliseum

You can access these Coliseums as you progress through the game. Each leader of a Coliseum varies so as to test your skill as a player. There are 8 ranks of difficulty for each Coliseum. 3 unique Coliseums have extra modes!

Like Diamond and Pearl, Battle Revolution has a multiplayer mode. Friends with a DS can connect and battle in the Coliseums. Using a friend code you are capable of storing and battling with your friends via Wi-Fi connection. You can also have random online battle with anyone in the world. This is how to truly test your skill.

You can also make and completely customise your character that can look like you or nothing like you! These are then saved onto your battle pass and also used in online play.

You can also buy various items and after completion of the game, 3 unique and rare Pokemon become available to buy which can then be used in battle or copied onto your DS game.

Although there aren't any minis games or such, this is a fantastic game. Pokemon such as Mew, Celebi, Jirachi, Deoxys and even Arusceus the god Pokemon can be obtained and traded onto your DS. The graphics are great; the game play is great so when it comes out on December 7th many people will probably be off to their nearest game selling retailer to buy this great Wii game.

This game is not a platformer or an RPG of any type similar to the GBA or DS Pokemon titles. It is however a great game and does what the Pokemon titles are famous for (no! not collecting Pokemon) but battling, pure and simple. The game has all 493 Pokemon present in this game however to see most of them you will need to trade them from your DS copy of Pokemon Diamond or Pokemon Pearl. The only Pokemon you can use (outside of transfered ones)are Pokemon on rebtal passes which are usually a mixed bag and their strength and moves aren't always great. The sound is okay and there is also an announcer who announces the names of the Pokemon thrown onto the battlefield and amoungst other things.
The graphics are okay for a wii title, although not anything revolutionary but there are some minimum enhancements and upgrades compared to those of Pokemon Colosseum and XD. The 3D models of the Pokemon themselves i found, are better on the newer Pokemon than the old 386, they seem just like ports of the old models from the Gamecube games. That said they still look great with new move animations. You can customize your trainer with various accessories using points you've earned. The game has Wi-Fi and you also battle using your DS as a controler aswell as for trading Pokemon to your wii game.
In short, this game doesn't offer the story mode/battling elements both Colosseum and XD had but does focus on what any hardcore fan likes and that is to battle their Pokemon. Pokemon Diamond & Pearl i would say was 5 out of 5 the GBA games 4 out of 5 and because this is just battling and not much else just 3 out of 5. Only for hardcore fans i would say but otherwise an okay game.

Pokémon Battle Revolution is the only Wii game that allows you to battle using your Pokémon from the DS games. Be aware that it only supports Pokémon from Gen 4 and earlier, so only Diamond, Pearl, Platinum and the Heart Gold/Soul Silver games will work with it. It has two basic modes, Colosseum and DS vs DS. The former is what you could loosely call "story mode", but there's really no story except for picking a set group of Pokemon to play with and beating each trainer in each Colosseum. It's essentially a hollowed out version of gym battles, with your prizes being a badge and some "Poké Coupons", in game currency to spend in the shop. It does become more difficult as you progress, and you earn more Poké Coupons the harder it becomes.

The shop has a number of items to purchase that allow you to customise your "custom pass" character. Most are clothing items or accessories, but you can also buy items to send as mystery gifts to your DS games. These include TMs, berries, and held items for your Pokémon. You can also earn special Pokémon to download to your game by beating certain enemies in the Colosseum. This is a good way to get the elusive Surfing Pikachu if you're interested!

The gameplay itself is rather similar to the Pokémon Stadium games. Battles take place in an arena (3D models, not sprites like the handheld games) with an announcer commenting on your every move. If you're looking to play with your friends or even host your own tournaments, this is a great way to do it so that everyone can see. In fact, I've attended official Pokémon events where this game was used to hold battles on a big screen in front of the crowd! Your DS can be used as a controller so that your moves and roster are kept secret from your opponent, and you can import the Pokémon who are already in your party or PC boxes in game. For those who don't have a DS game to play with, rental passes can be used. There is also an online mode where you can play with friends over the internet (or anyone you share your friend code with, really!)

All in all I would say that it's a fun game. Most Pokémon fans will be entertained by the ability to battle in three dimensions with their friends, but if you're looking for any kind of Pokémon console game with an actual storyline then you'll probably want Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness (GameCube) instead. At the time of writing the price for Battle Revolution new on Amazon is a whopping £54.99: Don't pay this much for it! It's definitely not worth it. Used copies cost around £10 and honestly, that's all I would pay for this game. It's nothing more than a 3D battle simulator with a little bit of customisation, so use your head and shop around for a good deal.

This was a present for a grandchild. He expressed total

satisfaction with it, therefore I am satisfied

Joe Soap

My son loves this...he is an avid pokemon fan and can really battle with his pokemon. The only downside to it is that he keeps asking me to battle him and I am hopeless!! Great for when his friends come for tea.

it is brilliant the graphics a superb and the condition of the disk is imakeulet maybe make less of a wait for the products

I love this wii game, the graphics are amazing and the gameplay is brilliant. The ability to link with a DS is an amazing feature and my kids love it!

After my friend showed me the game I bought it straight away, looking forward to the amazing graphics.

The gameplay is pretty much straight forward but there are several ways to play, including using the DS as a controller. It's easy to select your options, but there are lack of modes for Single Player. You can copy pokemon from Diamond or Pearl versions to the Wii, I highly recommend doing this because the pokemon on the Rental Passes are rather bad. So I suggest you get reasonably far on Diamond or Pearl before you buy PBR. (I happen to own Pearl)

The soundtrack is ok... The battle music is repeated often, so it gets rather irratating after a while. My favourite music is the Title Screen which gets you into the mood for playing.

The graphics are the best part and are much, much much better than the DS graphics. I reckon it's the main highlight of this game. They are much better visually, especially the attacks in battle.

I highly suggest this for any Pokemon fan, and ignore any critic reviews that give it a one star. (Sorry for anyone who has given this one star.) But again, you need Diamond or Pearl for this to be the best experience.

Ok I'm going to talk in pokemon language. If you don't have a ds with Diamond or pearl this game will not be amazing. But if you are lucky enough to own a ds this game will be an amazing experiance. Without a ds you are limited to a 'rental pass' which consists on 6 LV50 pokemon usually the second stage of evolution (eg starravia and monferno). You can complete the game with these but the post game is rubish as pokemon suddenly become things like garchomp and legendaries. If you do have a ds and are sufficiently strong, you can blast through the story and have some fun with post story.
The Wifi is Great! Lots of people playing and you can even colect their 'custom pass' so you can battle with their pokemon in a free battle (very usful as alot of people have Lv 100 legendaries!)