Pokemon Ranger: Shadows of Almia

 DS
User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 79 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 54 out of 79
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 79
  3. Negative: 4 out of 79
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  1. aditya1101
    Jan 6, 2018
    7
    I definitely preferred Pokemon mystery dungeon to Pokemon ranger, but this was still a game that I put tons of hours into, and one of the few pokemon games that I've ever 100 percent-ed.
  2. ShawnEXE
    May 3, 2019
    6
    Music: 2.5/5
    Game Play: 4/5
    Graphics: 3/5
    Story: 3/5
    Time-Value: 4/5
    Overall: 3/5
  3. BellamySacir
    Nov 8, 2020
    6
    I do remember why there never were any more Ranger games but like didn't the Wii have just so much potential to actually make this game idea great?
  4. UnturnedAntics
    Oct 7, 2021
    7
    Shadows of Almia is a simple story and gameplay can be hard at times but this game is special it's a new look at the pokemon world and is all-around fun with some good characters. not much to be said about this one but it is fun to replay 7/10 good game.
  5. Atonnie
    Sep 5, 2023
    6
    Jeu pokemon assez excentrique par rapport au autre mais reste malgré tout un très bon concept et très bonne utilisation de la ds. Cependant le jeu si on enlève l'histoire est vide les graphisme sont sympa sans plus et le niveau est élevé surtout sur un écran aussi petit que la ds
  6. Yojimbo2015
    Jun 5, 2023
    5
    More lassoing of Pokémon using the stylus...if you can be bothered to play past the interminable introductory missions.

Awards & Rankings

71
#71 Best DS Game of 2008
14
#14 Most Discussed DS Game of 2008
45
#45 Most Shared DS Game of 2008

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. Gameplanet
    80
    While majorly different from ‘traditional’ Pokémon fare, Shadows of Almia provides a satisfying RPG-lite adventure for players of all ages. Varied puzzles and a wide range of Diamond/Pearl era creatures to chase give the game widespread appeal and charm.
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  2. IGN
    67
    If you never played as a Ranger the first time around, and are jonesing for a Manaphy, go for it. But for the Pokemon fans that already got their fix two years go, this isn't necessary.
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  3. Cheat Code Central
    68
    I really wanted to enjoy Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia, but it was really the repetitive nature of the game that weakened the overall package.
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