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The video provides an in-depth ranking of the main Pokémon Mystery Dungeon games, starting with "Gates to Infinity" and ending with "Explorers of Sky." The host outlines that these games are beloved for their strong narratives, dungeon-crawling mechanics, and absence of human characters. Despite innovative ideas, "Gates to Infinity" is critiqued for lacking the complexity and engagement found in other series entries.
"Super Mystery Dungeon" is noted for its decent story but is seen as less challenging and ultimately less impressive gameplay-wise. Another unnamed game in the series is praised for its humor, improved gameplay, and extensive customization, despite retaining simplistic combat and potentially repetitive mechanics.
The re-release of the original games as "Rescue Team DX" on Switch is appreciated for its accessibility, quality-of-life improvements, and nostalgic charm. "Explorers of Sky" is highlighted as a standout title within the series due to its superior narrative and deep character development, marking it as potentially the best Pokémon spin-off ever made. Overall, the video emphasizes the series' strengths in storytelling and character engagement while acknowledging areas where certain games may fall short in terms of gameplay complexity and innovation.
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In this part of the video, the host introduces a ranking video focusing on the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series. They explain that Pokémon Mystery Dungeon is a spin-off series featuring Pokémon who can speak human language and navigate randomly generated dungeons using turn-based moves. The series is known for its deep stories compared to the main Pokémon series and involves no human characters. The video aims to rank the main four games in the series from worst to best, considering factors such as quality, aging, and enjoyment.
The host begins with “Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity,” released for the 3DS in 2013. The game’s premise involves the player transforming into a Pokémon and teaming up with a partner Pokémon to build a Pokémon Paradise. However, the host finds the story less engaging and complex compared to other games in the series. The game is set in the Unova region and features starters like Pikachu, Oshawott, Tepig, Snivy, and Axew. Despite its unique aspects, the host feels it lacks the depth and connection found in previous titles.
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In this part of the video, the reviewer discusses the gameplay and experience of Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon, comparing it to previous entries in the series. They note that while the core gameplay remains familiar with randomly generated dungeons and battling Pokémon, this installment feels less complex, easier, and less engaging. The game lacks significant challenges, with dungeons that feel tedious and battles that aren’t overwhelming. Although the reviewer appreciates the game’s 3D presentation and acknowledges that some players might find it enjoyable, they personally find it less impressive than the earlier titles. The story, however, is noted as being quite decent and more interesting than the previous game’s narrative. The reviewer summarizes that despite some positive aspects, they believe the game is merely okay and not particularly outstanding.
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In this segment, the speaker discusses the gameplay and features of a particular Mystery Dungeon game. They note that while the game’s story and writing include humorous moments and are generally good, the real highlight is the improved gameplay compared to previous installments. The gameplay retains the classic dungeon-crawling mechanics with randomly generated floors and a variety of objectives, but it’s more exciting and challenging from the start. The game includes all 720 Pokémon available at the time, offering extensive customization options. While the combat remains simplistic compared to other JRPGs, it’s still enjoyable and can be challenging. The game is praised for its accessibility, presentation, and music. However, it may not change the minds of those who previously found Mystery Dungeon games to be tedious or repetitive. Fans of the series will likely appreciate the extensive choice of starter Pokémon and the enhanced customization.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses their views on the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series, specifically the original games and their re-release as Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Rescue Team DX for the Nintendo Switch. The speaker reminisces about their childhood experiences with the original DS and GBA versions, expressing that the game has sentimental value and that the re-release is the best way to experience it today. They highlight the unique premise of the game, where players are transformed into Pokémon and must navigate randomly generated dungeons, choosing a starter Pokémon and a partner. Despite acknowledging that the gameplay can become repetitive and is not very complex, the speaker appreciates the simplicity and charm of the game, along with its cute story, decent writing, and memorable characters. They mention the game’s mechanics, such as the grid-based battles, type advantages, and environmental effects like sandstorms, which add some variety to the dungeon exploration.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the remake of a Mystery Dungeon game. They note that the remake is easier but includes quality-of-life improvements like auto-saving, making it the most accessible game in the series, especially since it’s on the Nintendo Switch. The game has a stunning art style that resembles a painting, runs smoothly, and features an outstanding soundtrack. New additions like later-generation Pokémon and Mega Evolutions enhance the game. There is extensive content with numerous dungeons and Pokémon, offering around 30 hours of gameplay, potentially doubling with post-game activities.
The speaker then shifts focus to “Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky,” describing it as the definitive edition of “Explorers of Time and Darkness.” They praise it as possibly the best Pokémon spin-off and the pinnacle of the Mystery Dungeon series, highlighted by an unforgettable story and well-developed characters. Despite a familiar initial setup, the plot develops deeply, providing one of the best narratives in any Pokémon game. The speaker strongly recommends it to Pokémon fans, lamenting the absence of a remake or re-release.
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In this part of the video, the speaker highlights the exceptional story of the game, which significantly elevates it above other Mystery Dungeon games. Despite familiar gameplay mechanics, such as turn-based combat and randomly generated dungeons, the game offers a selection of 16 starters and engaging dungeon exploration, primarily focused on finding stairs. The dungeon gameplay is described as some of the best in the series, coupled with an iterative but challenging grind. For fans of the genre, the game’s superior story and solid presentation make it a worthwhile experience, although it requires a DS or emulator to play.
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In this part of the video, the speaker shares their enthusiasm for a particular Pokemon game, highlighting its widespread acclaim over the years and suggesting it should be re-released due to its high quality. They believe the game would appeal to RPG fans in general, even those who might not be avid Pokemon fans. The segment ends with the speaker asking viewers to comment “Hamtaro is in the old anime series” if they’ve watched this far, and then they express their gratitude and sign off.