Pokemon Black Version 2

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  1. frugal_frogger
    Dec 17, 2012
    10
    This is the best pokemon game I've ever played! I didn't think the DS had all that much to offer anymore but this game surely proved me wrong! Yesss! Overall the visuals, music, adventures and characters mix together into a wonderful DS gaming experience!
  2. TheCritic1
    Dec 27, 2012
    10
    When this game was announced in March of 2012 with Black and White Kyurem also being announced, I thought to myself " Yes, a new Pokémon game, but still in Unova?" Yes, I knew about the third game thing Nintendo and Game Freak do with the franchise. As the game released in Japan and I watched many walkthroughs of it to see what I could expect, my excitement kept falling and falling.When this game was announced in March of 2012 with Black and White Kyurem also being announced, I thought to myself " Yes, a new Pokémon game, but still in Unova?" Yes, I knew about the third game thing Nintendo and Game Freak do with the franchise. As the game released in Japan and I watched many walkthroughs of it to see what I could expect, my excitement kept falling and falling. Until Christmas Day, when I got the game and I gave it a shot. I love Unova two years later because it is SOOOOO pretty and you will be seeing a lot of familiar faces. The amount of Pokémon in the game is very helpful than the first. While there was only 150 Pokémon in the first game's Unova Pokédex, the number has doubled in this game, bringing it up to 300. Some of these Pokémon include Riolu, Eevee and Trapinch. You can also get a Zorua in game without going to an event and that Zorua is a very special Zorua indeed. Also, the conflict between the Team Plasma of past and present is very interesting to watch at how N and Ghetsis rule each of their teams. And its the little things to that make this game brilliant. Asking to spray a Repel when your previous one has run out without going into your bag. The animations of Trainers. The amount of good training spots, which is something all Pokémon Trainers will appreciate. Tons of replay value. I was fighting a Clefable just a while ago, it used Metronome and it said " Wagging a finger let the foe's Clefable use..." These are the little things that make this game so great. But with great advantages comes some disadvantages. Some of the boss battles, like Gym Leaders, are too easy. Like Ghetsis in the last game WAY overpowered but in this game, his Pokémon are easy to take out and fighting his Hydreigon is just not as scary as it was in the first game. And at the beginning, there is a HUGE tutorial on the basics, which are not to be told to experienced Trainers but is useful for beginners. Like, I got asked how to open a bag, for God sake! But these are only little things. All in all, this is a great game and a huge improvement on the first game and the best Pokémon game I have played, mabye the best one yet!… Expand
  3. MrWhiggy
    Oct 16, 2012
    10
    Pokemon Black and White 2 are one of the best entries in the series so far. There are a mixture of small and big changes, but all make the game feel fresh. The simple inclusion of pre-Unova Pokemon and new starting towns helps the starting zone feel new and exciting. While I generally preferred the story in Black and White, the journey to the Elite Four I found much more enjoyable in BlackPokemon Black and White 2 are one of the best entries in the series so far. There are a mixture of small and big changes, but all make the game feel fresh. The simple inclusion of pre-Unova Pokemon and new starting towns helps the starting zone feel new and exciting. While I generally preferred the story in Black and White, the journey to the Elite Four I found much more enjoyable in Black and White 2. Other additions include the Pokestar Studios (a film making "minigame", that is very enjoyable), Join Avenue (sort of like a customizable mall) and Pokemon World Tournament (which allows you to battle past Gym Leaders and Champions). The Memory Link was also a clever feature, allowing players who have completed Black and White to get new pieces of story in the two year gap. If you liked any of the Pokemon games at all, you'll like this one.… Expand
  4. andrewrox
    Dec 16, 2012
    10
    Flawless game!!!....there is so much inside this game that makes this game great like the amazing pwt tournaments....the many legendaries including the Regis.....sure the game is different compared to all the old pokemon games but this game is still a great game....this game has endless small details like the pokestar studios....it's hard to get board in this game because it's endless...
  5. chevx
    Oct 13, 2012
    10
    Pokemon, The only thing I can really say bad about this entry in the Pokemon series is that......... Nothing to say really. I'm currently on my sixth badge and I must say its my first time choosing a water type starter for my journey (and all other Pokemon games that ever existed) and I regret it. It was so difficult to beat most of the gym leaders most notably the felt-hat-guy (cantPokemon, The only thing I can really say bad about this entry in the Pokemon series is that......... Nothing to say really. I'm currently on my sixth badge and I must say its my first time choosing a water type starter for my journey (and all other Pokemon games that ever existed) and I regret it. It was so difficult to beat most of the gym leaders most notably the felt-hat-guy (cant remember name) I'm mainly a fire type user.… Expand
  6. alexwald16
    Oct 9, 2012
    10
    The recent release of Pocket Monsters Black Version 2 and Pocket Monsters White Version 2 in Japan was a pre-empted shock to those outside the world of Pokémon. Along with the summer arrival came the remorse (as its similarity to HeartGold and SoulSilver, themselves remakes, is striking) of the previous games. Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 are setThe recent release of Pocket Monsters Black Version 2 and Pocket Monsters White Version 2 in Japan was a pre-empted shock to those outside the world of Pokémon. Along with the summer arrival came the remorse (as its similarity to HeartGold and SoulSilver, themselves remakes, is striking) of the previous games. Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 are set two years after the fall of N and Team Plasma, with characters, concepts, and Pokémon never before seen. The story takes place at the same region, Unova, but with a different rival. Also, one of the rivals from the previous game, Cheren, is now a Gym Leader.

    These games also have a new facility known as the Pokémon World Tournament. Not only does this feature allow players to battle every gym leader, as well as champion, from every region (with the exclusion of Koga), but it also changes the battle theme for each opponent they face, upgrading them from memories lost to memories regained, and transforms the game itself into a battle-field fit for all players of all genders and generations, making for a never-ending TRUE Pokémon battle between masters!    … Expand
  7. czaczaczar
    Nov 5, 2012
    10
    Best Pokemon game ever. The story is very intriguing & will make you ask what would happen next. The best part is the contents of the game. You won't get bored with this.
  8. locpro998
    Nov 19, 2012
    10
    I am so proud to play the newest Pokemon game. h h hh h h h h hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
  9. CrimsonWolfen
    Feb 6, 2013
    10
    As the first real sequel to any Main-Series Pokemon game, Black 2 and White 2 are amazing. Any faults in the original Black and White were fixed, story that was left unclear was cleaned up, Move Tutors, more areas to the Unova Region and anything you were expecting from Black and White will most likely have it. Also, intermixing different region Pokemon is back. Awesome.
  10. angryjoe1111
    Sep 20, 2013
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is really enjoyable!!! The pokemon in this new region offer a new experience for everyone and the Gym leaders give out enjoyable battles. Finally, there are different levels of difficulty once you beat the game depending on which version you are playing! There is high replay value after the game, which you can go to Nimbasa City and go to the stadiums, battle Gym leaders at the PWT and record movies at Pokestar Studios! NOTHING GETS BETTER THAN THAT!!!… Expand
  11. Zzzlol94
    Jul 1, 2013
    10
    I have played Gold, Ruby, Platinum, HeartGold and Black before, and to compare, this game got replay value. Lots of it. If you're ever going to play it, do it now while the Pokemon Global Link is supporting the game. Yes, the Pokemon Dream World is quite childish, but if you just ignore that, you have LOTS of available pokemon, without even trading. Probably the most of any game in theI have played Gold, Ruby, Platinum, HeartGold and Black before, and to compare, this game got replay value. Lots of it. If you're ever going to play it, do it now while the Pokemon Global Link is supporting the game. Yes, the Pokemon Dream World is quite childish, but if you just ignore that, you have LOTS of available pokemon, without even trading. Probably the most of any game in the series. When you get through the game, Join Avenue is probably the best thing that has happened to the game. The grind to hatch eggs, happiness, EVs and levels are probably the reasons why most people won't bother trying to get the perfect pokemon. Getting money isn't difficult at all, as you can trade (easily with other players) and plant ultra rare berries in the Dream World, and earn about 600K per day when you get your first stack. Not even that, you can use Join Avenue to get lots of money with the treasure shop. But enough about that. When you get through the game, you can unlock different modes, which differs from Black 2 and White 2, Easy and Challenge mode in addition to the normal game. Black 2 got Challenge mode, which is probably the only thing you want, as most people would like the game to be a tiny bit more challenging. Yes, Black 2 is the easiest game in the series. Easily. But, it's better that it's too easy, than too difficult, as there are lots of rules you can set in your mind to make it challenging. So it's just good that the game becomes easy for the casual players, but can still be challenging for the veterans. And the 5th gen got the best legendaries since 2nd gen. To end, this is by far the best pokemon game in terms of gameplay. Though I hate those foongus...… Expand
  12. Nebuchadnezzar
    Sep 20, 2013
    10
    Ever since I first picked up Pokémon Pearl as my first Pokémon game ever, I'd fallen in love with the series. While I do admit Black and Whitete 1 were kind of a let down compared to the rest of the series, I simply cannot say the same for Black and White 2. Let's face it, the Unova region was a line in the first versions. However, in Black and White 2, the Unova region has more twists andEver since I first picked up Pokémon Pearl as my first Pokémon game ever, I'd fallen in love with the series. While I do admit Black and Whitete 1 were kind of a let down compared to the rest of the series, I simply cannot say the same for Black and White 2. Let's face it, the Unova region was a line in the first versions. However, in Black and White 2, the Unova region has more twists and turns and routes while still clinging to its hexagonal roots. Hidden Grottoes were a way more fun way to get hidden ability pokemon compared to the somewhat tedious act of having to transfer them from your computer. Join Avenue was a really cool addition seeing that you could customize your shops to your liking. The key system is awesome seeing that you could either up the challenge or lower it. The story is very interesting seeing that it's a direct sequel to Black and White 1 and while you don't need to have played the first ones to understand the story, you'd certainly get more out of it. The Unova region finally has obtainable pokemon from other generations before the Pokémon League, something its predecessors lacked. And while I could go on listing things I like about for a while, let's get to what they got wrong. Honestly there isn't much they got wrong this time around. Other than the still stupid AI even in Challenge mode, and the return of the infamous C-Gear, there isn't anything really I have to complain about; except Garbordor. You really messed up there. While it still clings to its roots and the title alone seems like it'll be a rip off, you'll find something in here that you love, whether you're returning from Black and White or just starting out. It isn't perfect, but it's sure a rerun worth more than what you'd paid for it. I give this game a 9.5/10… Expand
  13. pichu2468
    Oct 8, 2013
    10
    Wow! Pokemon Black 2 is just AMAZING! It has unlike black and white, Pokemon from all regions from the get go! This leads to every player having unique teams. The story in this game is amazing. It is probably the first Pokemon game that had me go WOW in the story. It does make it more enjoyable if you have already played Pokemon Black or White as the events that happened there areWow! Pokemon Black 2 is just AMAZING! It has unlike black and white, Pokemon from all regions from the get go! This leads to every player having unique teams. The story in this game is amazing. It is probably the first Pokemon game that had me go WOW in the story. It does make it more enjoyable if you have already played Pokemon Black or White as the events that happened there are referenced a lot. The Pokemon world tournament is a neat addition that allows you to fight gym leaders and champions from previous games. You can even fight Red! So if you like Pokemon or RPG's in general, or even just want a game that will actually hold your attention, Pokemon Black 2 is for you!… Expand
  14. SavageSalamence
    Aug 15, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In my opinion, the best Pokemon game ever released. As the first true sequel to a Pokemon game, it sure doesn't disappoint. Pokemon Black 2 and White 2 is set two years after the games Pokemon Black and White and is very impressive. The last Pokemon Nintendo DS game released I think is the greatest. There is a lot more to do, Join Avenue, Pokestar Studios, Pokemon World Tournament, getting all of the medals and the Black Tower/White Treehollow. And it is a lot of fun to do all of that, Join Avenue is almost like the Pokemon equivalent of Streetpass. It's just that great. Oh, and the story is wonderful. Team Plasma pose a more serious threat and an outstanding Ghetsis battle. The music just kicks ass, while it continues to use some music from its predecessors it has some new music to go along with it very well! The graphics aren't all that great, but it's fine as it's a Pokemon game. I really like the camera work done and I'm happy with the little extra details, such as animated trainers. Kyurem gets two new forms, Black and White Kyurem. This opens more opportunity for teams and stretches billions more possible team combinations. Plus, all of your favourite Pokemon from the previous regions appear in Unova now! And not just outbreaks and areas with story needed to be done to see it. Normally, it would only get a nine, but if you played Pokemon Black or White before this, you will notice how much Unova really has changed and you are able to activate flashbacks. It's pretty neat.
    Trust me, don't buy X and Y just yet. This game is more worth getting. :)    … Expand
  15. pokeanon
    Nov 17, 2018
    10
    Possibly the best Pokémon game ever. Even now as I write this at the gates of the 8th generation. The amount of content is very large, the availability of pokémon, the connectivity with many external services (sadly by now many are discontinued). The story was a step back from Black and White but we don't play Pokémon for the story, we play for the content, postgame and overall experience.Possibly the best Pokémon game ever. Even now as I write this at the gates of the 8th generation. The amount of content is very large, the availability of pokémon, the connectivity with many external services (sadly by now many are discontinued). The story was a step back from Black and White but we don't play Pokémon for the story, we play for the content, postgame and overall experience. And I greatly appreciate a sequel over an improved version!… Expand
  16. Sitzkrieg
    Nov 25, 2019
    10
    Did everything that the previous pokemon games did but way better. Intricate region and very fluid com bat.

    Pokemon Black Version 2 holds true to how all pokemon games should have been designed. 2D to 2.5D graphics with sharp and detailed sprites.

    10/10 - Best pokemon game out there
  17. timothy17
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    This is 2D Pokemon at its peak. The story, the characters, the music... all of it has been touched with heart.
  18. chocapic
    Oct 28, 2017
    10
    EL mejor juego de la saga, con mejores diseños de pokemon, mejor historia de lejos, mejores personajes, mejor dificultad, secuela espectacular... en fin 13/10
  19. vape
    Jan 21, 2018
    10
    Pokemon black 2 is the type of game most fans would love, it has the good story following up the originals, similar to the alola games though i'm not a huge fan of that plot, the game is linear yet there is still wuite a bit of exploration unlike the alola games, it's filled with the best music in the series, the best difficulty curve, the most fulfilling postgame content and overall is aPokemon black 2 is the type of game most fans would love, it has the good story following up the originals, similar to the alola games though i'm not a huge fan of that plot, the game is linear yet there is still wuite a bit of exploration unlike the alola games, it's filled with the best music in the series, the best difficulty curve, the most fulfilling postgame content and overall is a must play for anyone who didn't catch these games when they came out in 2012. The pixelart is so good in this game you sometimes forget you're playing a ds game, the attacks hit the enemy fast so you don't get bored like in the 3ds games, it never feels like the player is just doing nothing but following the real main character around like in sun/moon with Lillie, the game doesn't force you to grind before the elite 4 like it did in games prior, yet the game still stays challenging even after the credits, with the pwt and black tower alone this would be the best pokemon game content wise, but it also includes a lot to do in catching legendaries and developing entire optional side stories like the lost xtransciever and the ghost girl, pokemon black 2 is the only pokemon game i end up going back to again and again for the postcredit content, it's a mastapiece ladies and gentlemen.… Expand
  20. Randomguy67
    May 11, 2019
    10
    This what the Pokemon series was waiting for. Game Freak took Black and White, and fixed nearly everything about them. Brand new locations, the in region inclusion of Pokemon from other generations, the Pokemon that can fuse, and tons of new goodies. Easily one of the best games in the series.
  21. MoCBallyhoo
    Nov 20, 2017
    10
    I don't have anything to complain about for this game really. The game has places to explore, a fair level of difficult on the A.I.s are usually of moderate difficulty but not afraid to put up a challenge, it fixes the biggest problem with Black and White (the lack of previous gen pokemon), the legendaries aren't impossible to find like plenty of 3rd versions/remakes, the gameplay is justI don't have anything to complain about for this game really. The game has places to explore, a fair level of difficult on the A.I.s are usually of moderate difficulty but not afraid to put up a challenge, it fixes the biggest problem with Black and White (the lack of previous gen pokemon), the legendaries aren't impossible to find like plenty of 3rd versions/remakes, the gameplay is just all around really fun.… Expand
  22. MzMazzaire
    Dec 11, 2017
    10
    Both Black 2 and White 2 are excellent sequels to two already great games. They're two of those main series Pokemon games that are so deserving to be remade in the future.
  23. kiank
    Jan 13, 2018
    10
    One of my favorite pokemon games, Black 2 was a great game all around. It was an improvement on Black with a more complex gameplay and just a really fun game to play. I remember playing it before school everyday and loathing the moment when I had to turn off the game. It had a pretty extensive after game as well.
  24. Goonga
    Oct 28, 2020
    10
    An amazing game and arguably the peak of the Pokemon franchise as a whole. If only GameFreak took notes from this game.
  25. 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
  26. mrfrank79
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    el juego más completo de pokemon hasta la fecha, nos recuerda que aun una franquicia puede hacer bien las cosas
  27. ManyAchievables
    Jan 28, 2019
    10
    I know a lot of those pretentious genwunners are gonna say to reading this review: "But they made an ICE CREAM POKEMON and a GARBAGE BAG POKEMON!"
    Oh yeah, because it isn't like Generation One Pokemon were based off of food or slud- Oh hi Exeggcute and Muk!
    Anyways, the game was the last Pokemon game to use 2D sprites instead of 3D sprites, and I loved it for that. But there's more, the    I know a lot of those pretentious genwunners are gonna say to reading this review: "But they made an ICE CREAM POKEMON and a GARBAGE BAG POKEMON!"
    Oh yeah, because it isn't like Generation One Pokemon were based off of food or slud- Oh hi Exeggcute and Muk!
    Anyways, the game was the last Pokemon game to use 2D sprites instead of 3D sprites, and I loved it for that. But there's more, the starter designs, besides Emboar, were some of the best. The most common criticism of this game is that it's a carbon copy of Black and White 1. To that I say: That is completely wrong. There's a very different story, different main legendary, different evil team (sort of), more Pokemon around and so much more. The game play has refined so much since Red and Blue (The worst of the series BTW), but I think this is my favourite in terms of looks, flair and many other things as well. To end my review, I'm gonna quote the immortal words of Fawful's Minion: "The world pointed to the three main colours as the ingredients for the finest art, but without black ink and a white canvas, how much art can you really make?"    … Expand
  28. Laught468
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Si ya pokémon Blanco y Negro fueron de lo mejor que nos ha entregado pokémon, en mi opinión Pokémon Negro 2 ya roto ese molde y se corona en mi opinión como el mejor videojuego de pokémon hasta la fecha. Nuevas e increíbles rutas además de re encuentros con viejos personajes, utilización explendida de cada recurso que tiene y un Post game fenomenal, el mejor de todos los juegos de pokémonSi ya pokémon Blanco y Negro fueron de lo mejor que nos ha entregado pokémon, en mi opinión Pokémon Negro 2 ya roto ese molde y se corona en mi opinión como el mejor videojuego de pokémon hasta la fecha. Nuevas e increíbles rutas además de re encuentros con viejos personajes, utilización explendida de cada recurso que tiene y un Post game fenomenal, el mejor de todos los juegos de pokémon junto con lo que fue el post game de Pokémon Heart Gold y Soul Silver. La nueva banda sonora, los nuevos personajes y la vuelta a la región de pokémon anteriores, junto a una historia más que divertida son cosas que elevan a estos juegos a ser más que simples terceras versiones. Por todo esto y muchísimo más es que estos me parecen los mejores juegos de la saga.… Expand
  29. crystalclod16
    May 29, 2019
    10
    It offers so many opportunities that Black and White never had (black and white are still really good). I really recommend this game for veteran players, who may be looking for a more challenging Pokemon game. It'll give you a really good story with characters you'll get attached to along on your journey. ONe of the best Pokemon games out there!
  30. Jorge7998
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    La forma en la que se diseñaron los sprites es hermosa, la banda sonora, como trataron la historia no solo como un complemento si no como realmente una secuela al juego anterior añadiéndole tantas cosas se me hace lo mejor que pudo hacer gamefreak en sus años de gloria
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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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