First Impression of Pokemon Black

So I bought Pokemon Black for the Nintendo DS before I actually got Pokemon X, however I never got around to playing it before I played Pokemon X, so I am working a little bit backwards in that sense. But, I'd figure I should get working on both Black and Black 2 if I want to make use of the Pokemon Bank when it comes out in late December.

So, so far I have started the game, and beaten the first gym. I have to admit, I was a bit spoiled with being able to run immediately in Pokemon X, though it doesn't take too long before you get your running shoes in Pokemon Black, but walking just seemed like a very slow mode of transportation.

Any way, as for the actual game, I am not impressed with the available starters for this generation. I am a fan of the old generations, but so far of all of the games, these are probably my least favorite starters, but this is all personal opinion. You are able to choose between Snivy (grass), Tepig (fire), or Oshawott (water). Personally I chose water, since that generally is the type I start out with and the other two Pokemon weren't doing much for me.

Right after choosing your Pokemon you fight two battles with the two other's who got new starter Pokemon. Now the first battle I got hit with a critical, but still managed to win, but the second battle, I actually lost! I have to say that is the first time I have lost one of the opening battles. It inspires hope that this game will have more challenge to it than Pokemon Diamond seemed to.

The landscape and graphics are actually really nice for a Pokemon game. The people who walk around are more custom and look a little bit more individualized as opposed to how generic the people looked in older games. The cities I have passed through already also had some neat designs, having the city buildings sit on different levels, having to go up and down stairs to visit all of the buildings. It adds a little bit to the game as opposed to the usual simple layouts.

So far I'm enjoying the game. It definitely has been updated from the older games, and while I've been spoiled with the new updates of Pokemon X, I can definitely still appreciate the improvements this generation has made from the older generations. I plan on putting out a full review after I have beaten the game (beaten the elite 4).