Pokemon TCG Review - Folk Art - http://maxpages.com/pokemonjohtogs/Pokemon_TCG

Overall: 9.6
Graphics: 9
Sound: 9
Control: 10
Fresh Factor: 10
Gamelife: 10

Just what the world needs, more freakin' Pokemon . Regardless of how disgusting the whole obsession is, these are all pretty good games. The overwhelming marketing and merchandizing is what turns me off to the little guys.

As the name implies, rather then battling your actual Pokemon, you use cards. You must build your deck and practice techniques to become a card battling master. As with the previous Pokemon games, the idea here is to go around battling other card collectors (usually Pokemon Trainers). When you win, you get more cards.

There's a lot of strategy involved and a lot to do. While you learn how to be the most effective card player, you also have to manage your decks and upgrade to new decks. Some decks are more effective against certain opponents, etc.

You don't roam the environments freely, as with the other Pokemon games, which should be noted. You are given a map with different locations to battle and practice, and you can hop from one place to another. You'll talk to people, use computers for email and information and pick battles with other collectors. Your goal is to beat all of the master card players, earn medals and become the ultimate Pokemon card player.

The graphics and sound are what you expect, based on the previous Pokemon games. Everything looks and sounds good and the adventure you embark on is thoroughly entertaining.

There's a lot to do here and you'll find yourself spending a lot of time doing it all. The card games are tough, too - don't kid yourself and think this is an easy title. You'll find yourself wondering how you keep losing, all while becoming more addicted to the Pokemon craze that's made today's youth batty. Ignore the hype and enjoy the adventure before you.

Pokemon Johto GS

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