Pokemon Black Version 2

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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 656 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 495 out of 656
  2. Mixed: 76 out of 656
  3. Negative: 85 out of 656
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  1. TreasureOrTrash
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Treasure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  2. Alarchou
    Sep 6, 2023
    9
    Je crois que c'est le 1er jeu Pokemon que j'ai fini et j'en garde toujours un bon souvenir. 18/20
  3. Thunderfury1208
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    One of the very few games that was a 10/10. The story was very well made and the gameplay mechanics were gorgeous. The 2D sprite animations will never get old as opposed to when the series decided to become 3D. Tons of after story stuff to do and tons of pokemon to find to fill the pokedex. I always recommend this version to anyone who has a DS or 3DS as one of the must play pokemon gamesOne of the very few games that was a 10/10. The story was very well made and the gameplay mechanics were gorgeous. The 2D sprite animations will never get old as opposed to when the series decided to become 3D. Tons of after story stuff to do and tons of pokemon to find to fill the pokedex. I always recommend this version to anyone who has a DS or 3DS as one of the must play pokemon games to this day.… Expand
  4. Antonil
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    The best Pokémon game I've ever played.
    - Explorig the Unova region a second time but now with more pokémons to encounter.
    - Some parts of the map have evolved due to the 2 years between the two episodes plots. - 3 new Gym Leaders and a new Champion to keep refreshed. And the old ones have updated their gyms. - A perfect story thanks to the antagonist's personality. - This generation    The best Pokémon game I've ever played.
    - Explorig the Unova region a second time but now with more pokémons to encounter.
    - Some parts of the map have evolved due to the 2 years between the two episodes plots.
    - 3 new Gym Leaders and a new Champion to keep refreshed. And the old ones have updated their gyms.
    - A perfect story thanks to the antagonist's personality.
    - This generation introduced the Shiny Charm, great for shiny hunters when the base rate is at 1/8192.

    These games may be 10 years old but it's still time to discover them !    … Expand
  5. Jonnybravo222
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Best Pokemon games in the series and it's not even close. These games fix everything that the first ones had wrong with them. AmaIng selection of pokemon. Even better story. So many new elements added to this game like the pokemon world tournament for example that are just so fun with infinite replay value. Just an amazing game with so much reply value.
  6. miguellopez99
    Jun 1, 2023
    10
    99/100 peak pokemon .
  7. Marioipod13
    May 25, 2023
    10
    Excellent Pokemon game, has multiple underappreciated features like the Pokemon World Tournament, and has a challenge mode if you're playing Black 2. Has 649 total Pokemon, though you might need to play other games to catch them all.
  8. AnthonyStf
    May 18, 2023
    10
    Ok, now this is what I call an amazing game. Platinum and B2W2, aren't just amazing pokemon games. Their Amazing games. This game is an amazing.
  9. JustAGameGuy
    May 18, 2023
    10
    I am convinced that, without any doubt, this is perfection in Pokémon form. With the best story known to the series, tough battles, legendaries to hunt, and a massive list of Pokémon to collect, the sequels to Pokémon Black and White are easily the best games the series has to offer. Even if you haven’t played the originals, you can jump right in on to this one!
  10. Jerem8
    Apr 11, 2023
    10
    Best Pokémon game, with a rich history and great antagonists. A fantastic sequel for Pokemon Black !
  11. TehWaffl
    Mar 15, 2023
    9
    On par with its predecessor in nearly every way. Best gameplay the series has ever seen, and the variety of wild encounters makes teambuilding more fun than ever. The story isn't as good as the originals, but the game more than makes up for that with the new Pokémon and quality of life additions.
  12. frightopia
    Mar 6, 2023
    10
    Easily the most replayable Pokémon game in my opinion. It's a sequel that fixed any of the potential flaws of the first!
  13. CarpMagik
    Feb 18, 2023
    9
    Without a doubt the one of the best Pokémon games : dynamic battles with energetic soundtrack and moving sprites, a good story, though Pokemon isn't known for its amazing plot. It has an incredible amount of post-game content : the Black tower/white tree, the Pokemon world tournament, the pokewood and a lot of new explorable areas to capture legendaries from previous games and tons ofWithout a doubt the one of the best Pokémon games : dynamic battles with energetic soundtrack and moving sprites, a good story, though Pokemon isn't known for its amazing plot. It has an incredible amount of post-game content : the Black tower/white tree, the Pokemon world tournament, the pokewood and a lot of new explorable areas to capture legendaries from previous games and tons of little details such as the medals, O-powers and many multiplayer mini-games, although this part of the game pretty much died.… Expand
  14. LillaQwilfish
    Feb 13, 2023
    8
    3D badges are amazing. For real i love them every pokemon fangame i played till the end had them i love 3D badges. Leveling sucks tho, 8/10 no Qwilfish
  15. amonium
    Feb 1, 2023
    10
    The game is even better than Pokemon Black, which is one of the best games I have ever played. It's very great, both storywise and designwise. The graphics in those games are great, the monsters designs are good, and literally everything about the characters is just perfect!
  16. Chastizer
    Jan 24, 2023
    10
    Knowing that the Unova sequels came from a time where the franchise reached a low point in popularity makes me yearn for another period of such. More and more the modern games expand on questionable features at the behest franchise staples to cater to the average consumer. Pokémon Black and White 2 are games that were made for the hardcore Pokémon fans during a time in which the franchisesKnowing that the Unova sequels came from a time where the franchise reached a low point in popularity makes me yearn for another period of such. More and more the modern games expand on questionable features at the behest franchise staples to cater to the average consumer. Pokémon Black and White 2 are games that were made for the hardcore Pokémon fans during a time in which the franchises popularity had reached a low point before the 3D boom. As such a lot of the features, the story, and hell even the side content requires context you might not have if you haven't played all of the other games. If you are new to Pokémon skip this game and come back when you've played all the others, the time you put into the rest of the franchise only ripens this game further and makes it taste that much sweeter when you play through it.

    While there isn't an insane amount of new content compared to it's predecessor, there is still quite enough here to make the second romp around Unova feel fresh and interesting. From new locations to revamped old ones they tried to take what was there and twist it just enough that you don't feel like you're playing the same game.

    In short, this game gets better and better the more Pokémon games you have played prior.    … Expand
  17. polishedrelish
    Nov 21, 2022
    10
    These games are the most fun you can have on a DS! The campaign is a blast from start to finish, offering a decent challenge with memorable characters and a great plot. Couple that with the versatile regional dex, and you have a Pokemon experience like no other.

    If you enjoyed the original Black/White, then the sequels are even more of a must-buy. The story from the originals is    These games are the most fun you can have on a DS! The campaign is a blast from start to finish, offering a decent challenge with memorable characters and a great plot. Couple that with the versatile regional dex, and you have a Pokemon experience like no other.

    If you enjoyed the original Black/White, then the sequels are even more of a must-buy. The story from the originals is excellently expanded upon here, and the new Unova region is very refreshing. There are also many new features and minigames to keep you engaged long after you finish the story, like Hidden Grottos, Pokestar Studios, the PWT, and lots of neat little events with NPCs.

    To put it simply, Pokemon Black 2/White 2 are masterful games with an insanely good soundtrack, beautiful visuals, great story, and loads of content. It really doesn't get much better than this.    … Expand
  18. hector_bcn98
    Nov 7, 2022
    8
    No entendí la necesidad de hacer estas entregas, no sumaban el contenido necesario como para justificar otra compra. No podrían haber optado por la tercera entrega como se hizo siempre?
  19. Ivadro
    Aug 21, 2022
    9
    This is a very good game with a great plot, but it's easy enough, so it's not the highest score.
  20. FireBroFilms
    Aug 15, 2022
    8
    ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎
  21. fanmadeendings
    Feb 15, 2022
    9
    The pokemon game with the coolest content, a relatively good story and the best battle screen! Only flaw: It could be a little more different mapwise from its original.
  22. grimreapersims
    Jan 7, 2022
    9
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  23. Hiroshiki
    Nov 29, 2021
    10
    One of the best games from the franchise, and undoubtedly, the most complete 3rd (and 4th, in this case) version. A new plot with the Neo Plasma (which is 10x better than the old one), new areas, an updated Pokémon rooster, new rivals, new features (god bless the repel feature and the shiny charm) and other stuff.
  24. greninjaX
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    this seqeul isn't as good as the original black, but it's still one of the best pokemon games ever. unova is awesome
  25. BoopWalks
    Sep 5, 2021
    10
    An amazing postgame is what makes this for me, with crazy-powerful legendaries, an option to battle past gym leaders and trainers, and the abillity to spend hours, training and breeding for the perfect competitive pokemon. With a story which is one of pokemon's strongest, an amazing soundtrack for a ds game, and one of the last challenging games compared to it's successors, its a greatAn amazing postgame is what makes this for me, with crazy-powerful legendaries, an option to battle past gym leaders and trainers, and the abillity to spend hours, training and breeding for the perfect competitive pokemon. With a story which is one of pokemon's strongest, an amazing soundtrack for a ds game, and one of the last challenging games compared to it's successors, its a great game that I've sunk 100s of hours into. Furthermore, this games expanded pokedex, compared to its predecessors black and white, gives more team building variety, bringing back many old fan favourites. B2 and W2 are the best pokemon games on the Nintendo DS and possibly one of the greatest in the series… Expand
  26. MMChilly
    Aug 8, 2021
    9
    Easily my personal favorite game in the franchise. The Pokémon sprites look so good, the characters each have their own personality, and everything is just such a joy to play. The story of this game is amazing with small quests spread out that will always have you wondering what is next. Definitely a worthy sequel of the original Pokémon Black/White.
  27. NTG07
    Aug 2, 2021
    10
    This game is Still Fantastic To This Date, this game was a direct sequel and man this game improved the Pokémon series I love this game it’s a lot better then sword and shield, the music in this game in my opinion is one of the best in the franchise of Pokémon like neo team plasmas theme kicks ass better then the og black and white and it’s a way faster paste and remixes with the past GenThis game is Still Fantastic To This Date, this game was a direct sequel and man this game improved the Pokémon series I love this game it’s a lot better then sword and shield, the music in this game in my opinion is one of the best in the franchise of Pokémon like neo team plasmas theme kicks ass better then the og black and white and it’s a way faster paste and remixes with the past Gen Pokémon games which is cool and the story line is amazing probably the best in the series I hope they continue with that, I Think This Pokémon Game Is The Best In The Series… Expand
  28. nahobino5_
    Jun 26, 2021
    10
    Best game of the entire series. I loved it as a kid and even coming back to it, it's incredible. Holds up really well. Just really missing all the online stuff.
  29. ArcaArcq
    Jun 2, 2021
    9
    Bestest story you can get from a Pokemon game, great character design, not better than the orijinal ones but amazing, the game feels like its a sequel instead of a deluxe version of the original, good game
  30. manuel812
    May 29, 2021
    9
    JUEGAZO pero con algunos imperfectos lo mejor del juego es como perfecciona el mapa de la quinta generación mejora un mapa que era bueno y lo transforma en uno excelente después la historia pese a no ser tan buena como en el bw sigue siendo excelente con uno de los equipos villanos mas solidos y la dificultad es incluso mas pulida que en el bw solo siendo superada por la dificultad de laJUEGAZO pero con algunos imperfectos lo mejor del juego es como perfecciona el mapa de la quinta generación mejora un mapa que era bueno y lo transforma en uno excelente después la historia pese a no ser tan buena como en el bw sigue siendo excelente con uno de los equipos villanos mas solidos y la dificultad es incluso mas pulida que en el bw solo siendo superada por la dificultad de la cuarta generación… Expand
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#1 Best DS Game of 2012
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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 56 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 45 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 56
  3. Negative: 0 out of 56
  1. RPG Fan
    Mar 20, 2013
    78
    They're still good games, but there's nothing overtly special about them that makes them stand out from the rest of the series or, more importantly, Black and White 1.
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  2. Worth Playing
    Jan 10, 2013
    75
    Like the first game, Pokémon Black: Version 2 is a solid title that most fans will enjoy. The addictive qualities remain, and partaking in the quest to meet and capture every Pokémon is still as exciting as it was several handheld generations ago. While the base game is still great, longtime fans will be less enthused by the restrictions, despite the many improvements and included modes. For those looking for their next series fix, this entry will do nicely.
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  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Dec 21, 2012
    70
    Classic collect-them-all RPG offers challenging battles and quite-a-lot Pokémons to train. [Christmas 2012]
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