Pokemon Stadium 2

 Nintendo 64
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
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  1. Games Radar
    100
    One of the most rounded and comprehensive packages you're ever likely to see, something that makes it worthy of recommendation to all discerning Pokefans out there.
  2. GamePro
    90
    Pokémon fans can't go wrong with Stadium 2. You can work out your home-grown Pokémon in N64 color, and the Transfer Pak enables you to play any Game Boy Pokémon game on a big screen.
  3. Daily Radar
    88
    It looks pretty, and is an impressive game -- but is ONLY for Pokemon fiends.
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  5. Da Gameboyz
    86
    The extensive Pokedex and library reference guide are almost worth the price of admission alone. Add to that, the capability of the Transfer Pak to access Pokemon from the Game Boy versions and things really begin looking up.
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  6. Happy Puppy
    85
    The best new feature is the school... There's no more need for those huge strategy books--this mode covers everything and reinforces it in a way no book could.
  7. Hot Games
    80
    There’s no way the game will appeal to those who can’t stand Pokemon. There’s just not enough to make the game stretch that far.
  8. IGN
    75
    The Pokemon Academy section of the game was brilliant, and the mini-games are a lot more fun. What it boils down to is this: Did you play through Gold or Silver? Did you enjoy battling? If so, you will love this game. If you did not, pass.
  9. GameSpot
    72
    If you do have a Transfer Pak, want to get more out of Gold or Silver, and enjoy a lot of battling, then Stadium 2 is a complete package and is definitely worth picking up.
  10. Electric Playground
    70
    Really, the whole cartridge is more like an added gimmick to the Game Boy games than an actual stand alone product.
  11. GameShark
    66
    Granted, I fell asleep playing it.
  12. Game Revolution
    50
    If you swear by Pokemon, have attached a surname of Wuggly to your name, or are one of the many who want me dead for calling these creatures "silly," then you'll probably like it.
  13. Gaming Age
    50
    Probably the biggest problem with Pokemon Stadium 2 is its longevity. The entire game is based around battles. There is no adventure or quest to go on like in the Game Boy games.

Awards & Rankings

4
#4 Best N64 Game of 2001
3
#3 Most Discussed N64 Game of 2001
4
#4 Most Shared N64 Game of 2001

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User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 191 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 146 out of 191
  2. Mixed: 39 out of 191
  3. Negative: 6 out of 191
  1. ChesterField
    May 1, 2020
    9
    Probably one of the best pokemon games ever created. Spectacular dubbing of commentators in the fighting !!. Fun mini-games and lots ofProbably one of the best pokemon games ever created. Spectacular dubbing of commentators in the fighting !!. Fun mini-games and lots of tournaments, without forgetting that we can play the version of pokemon red / blue or gold / silver on our television by putting the cartridge of the gameboy in the adapter that is included with the game. Inexplicably, no desktop console pokemon game has surpassed the quality of this to date.… Full Review »
  2. Zilcell
    Nov 8, 2011
    7
    Choose your own Pokemon team and battle with nearly 250 Pokemon available. Great graphics and a large amount of replay value makes this game aChoose your own Pokemon team and battle with nearly 250 Pokemon available. Great graphics and a large amount of replay value makes this game a winner for both gamers and Pokemon fans!… Full Review »
  3. BradR.
    Jul 18, 2006
    10
    I played thousands of games but never pokmon games but i wantd to try it and the graphics are awsome and everything else was amasing.
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