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. Churigogobashu
    Jan 20, 2012
    10
    I love the game with all the looping and greater graphics and more pokemon. Love the character mostly Rythmi who always bugs my rival. I like this game.
  2. Steeldude
    Oct 13, 2014
    8
    The best Ranger game for one simple reason: you can choose your partner Pokémon. Also, it's not as impossible to complete as the previous one. The bosses are enjoyable and the game is quite long. Gameplay may be simplistic, but it's nevertheless satisfying.
  3. Klaww25
    Mar 10, 2021
    8
    Finally a Pokemon game that respects you like an intelligent person. Technically I dislike Pokemon bw because it was handholdy and the fanbase won't shut the hell up on the story. I thought Bw where as boring as an Uncharted game. Shadows of Almia has great music, an awesome villain team named Dim Sum who use Gigaremos to control Pokemon and use them for evil. A twist that Kincaid aFinally a Pokemon game that respects you like an intelligent person. Technically I dislike Pokemon bw because it was handholdy and the fanbase won't shut the hell up on the story. I thought Bw where as boring as an Uncharted game. Shadows of Almia has great music, an awesome villain team named Dim Sum who use Gigaremos to control Pokemon and use them for evil. A twist that Kincaid a teacher is a member of Dim Sum. This game IMO is more rewarding than modern level 5 games, and Square Enix games since those companies took the path of helping the player in their most recent RPGs. This game also has better ost than Pokemon Sm.… Expand
  4. deaththekid922
    Sep 17, 2016
    10
    really good game that fixed alot problems main Pokemon games have ( NPCs only being there for giving you items) it had alot memorable characters and a good plot
  5. kiank
    Jan 17, 2018
    10
    Shadows of Almia was a great sequel to the first one. I loves this game and the story was fun to follow. Nothing will ever beat trying to capture a pokemon in ranger, it's just so fun!
  6. Magnus69420
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Easily one of the best pokémon spin offs.
    A fun story accompanied by amazing pixel art, good music, and a fun "combat" system that makes use of the DS touch screen to its fullest.
  7. Merkup
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    this game makes me pog so hard. i cannot believe how gamer and poggers this game is. imagine not playing pokemon ranger shadows of almia for the nintendo ds
  8. ChrisPedersen
    Jan 1, 2009
    8
    pokemon ranger shadows of almia has an easy to follow sometimes predictable story. the gameplay can sometimes be hard but once you get good its far to easy the only dull and slow times of the game are the ranger school and going on pitrol in wich you try to help the citienzens with there problems. with some strong pokemon this game is entertaining..... untill you win the game
  9. Starly
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    poggers game, would recommend to anyone that likes being a cool and poggers gamer
  10. hector_bcn98
    Nov 7, 2022
    8
    Más de lo mismo, menos innovador. Recuerdo que no jugué ni la mitad del tiempo que le dediqué a la primera parte, que la acabé sobre cuatro o cinco veces.
  11. Eaglator23
    Dec 3, 2021
    10
    This is my favourite pokemon game ever. I am biased with it being one of the first pokemon games I ever owned but I've replayed it for over a decade and I still have fun. The character designs are very cute. The music isn't completely memorable but it isn't annoying at all.
  12. AlfaFire17
    Apr 20, 2022
    8
    It has a very good story and better mechanics than the first one, however the postgame happens to me the same as with the first one, it is a bit short and without content, the difficulty is quite good and it is a game of many hours.

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

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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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