Pokémon Rumble
Encyclopedia
Pokémon Rumble is a Pokémon
video game for WiiWare
. It was developed by Ambrella
. Pokémon Rumble was rated "E10+" by the ESRB, making it the first Pokémon video game to be given an ESRB rating higher than "E" for Everyone (for Mild Cartoon Violence). The game, in North America
, is 1500 Nintendo Points, the equivalent of $15.00.
The game features real-time melee-based gameplay,
which has been likened to that of Smash TV
.
The game uses a Wii Remote held sideways. The player starts off
with a low-level Pokémon with only one attack at
their disposal. By battling wild Pokémon through a
number of levels the player collects coins which
can be used to buy new attacks or recruit more Pokémon.
When the player obtains a high enough level Pokémon,
the doors to the Battle Royale room open, where they take
on dozens of Pokémon at a time in an enclosed arena.
The player must defeat all of the Pokémon in order
to rank up, eventually facing much stronger and even
Legendary Pokémon.
The game supports up to four players simultaneously in co-operative and competitive modes. It also features a password system which unlocks certain Pokémon. Passwords have been found in Nintendo Power magazines, the official game website, or online.
rated the game as 6/10, saying that it is "mindless, but fun", but doesn't have enough depth to keep playing. They went on and criticized the developers for being lazy and reusing models from My Pokémon Ranch
. Metacritic
gave the game a 59/100 and has a user score of 8.8.
PixlBit has given Pokémon Rumble a 3.5/5 and has recommended the game to fans of Pokémon games and brawlers. The review also acknowledged that while the game has a steep 1,500 Wii Points price tag, there is not enough content and replay value to justify the price.
. The game, which was released in Japan on August 11, 2011, will be a Nintendo 3DS exclusive. The expected price in Japan will be ¥4,800 (approx. $59.75).
Pokémon
is a media franchise published and owned by the video game company Nintendo and created by Satoshi Tajiri in 1996. Originally released as a pair of interlinkable Game Boy role-playing video games developed by Game Freak, Pokémon has since become the second most successful and lucrative video...
video game for WiiWare
WiiWare
WiiWare is a service that allows Wii users to download games and applications specifically designed and developed for the Wii video game console made by Nintendo. These games and applications can only be purchased and downloaded from the Wii Shop Channel under the WiiWare section...
. It was developed by Ambrella
Ambrella
Ambrella is a Japanese video game development company that works under a publishing agreement with Nintendo best known for making spin-off games for the Pokémon video game franchise...
. Pokémon Rumble was rated "E10+" by the ESRB, making it the first Pokémon video game to be given an ESRB rating higher than "E" for Everyone (for Mild Cartoon Violence). The game, in North America
North America
North America is a continent wholly within the Northern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere. It is also considered a northern subcontinent of the Americas...
, is 1500 Nintendo Points, the equivalent of $15.00.
Gameplay
The player controls Pokémon as they battle other Pokémon in a series of linear dungeons and enclosed arenas.The game features real-time melee-based gameplay,
which has been likened to that of Smash TV
Smash TV
Smash TV is a 1990 arcade game created by Eugene Jarvis and Mark Turmell for Williams. Home versions were developed for various platforms and most were published by Acclaim Entertainment.-Description:...
.
The game uses a Wii Remote held sideways. The player starts off
with a low-level Pokémon with only one attack at
their disposal. By battling wild Pokémon through a
number of levels the player collects coins which
can be used to buy new attacks or recruit more Pokémon.
When the player obtains a high enough level Pokémon,
the doors to the Battle Royale room open, where they take
on dozens of Pokémon at a time in an enclosed arena.
The player must defeat all of the Pokémon in order
to rank up, eventually facing much stronger and even
Legendary Pokémon.
The game supports up to four players simultaneously in co-operative and competitive modes. It also features a password system which unlocks certain Pokémon. Passwords have been found in Nintendo Power magazines, the official game website, or online.
Demo
A free demo released on the Wii Shop Channel also entitles the player(s) to play the game. It includes a number of functions including: The Normal Introduction, a few stages allowing the player to get the feeling of each stage. Pokémon can be recruited and the Terminal can be used. Once a Pokémon is recruited with Power Points of 100 or more (or they lose all their lives twice) a short video is displayed in which the Battle Royale doors open and then a screenshot appears stating that the demo is over.Reception
IGNIGN
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rated the game as 6/10, saying that it is "mindless, but fun", but doesn't have enough depth to keep playing. They went on and criticized the developers for being lazy and reusing models from My Pokémon Ranch
My Pokémon Ranch
is a Pokémon video game developed for the Wii by Ambrella. My Pokémon Ranch was released via the WiiWare download service on March 25, 2008 in Japan, in the Americas on June 9, 2008 and in Europe on July 4, 2008 for 1000 Wii Points....
. Metacritic
Metacritic
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gave the game a 59/100 and has a user score of 8.8.
PixlBit has given Pokémon Rumble a 3.5/5 and has recommended the game to fans of Pokémon games and brawlers. The review also acknowledged that while the game has a steep 1,500 Wii Points price tag, there is not enough content and replay value to justify the price.
Sequel
On June 10, 2011, the Japanese Pokemon website announced a sequel, Pokémon Rumble BlastPokémon Rumble Blast
Pokémon Rumble Blast received mixed reviews, IGN giving the game a 6.5/10. The reviewer concluded that: "As a whole, Pokemon Rumble Blast certainly has more to offer than its predecessor. With more to do, way more Pokemon to collect and far more areas to explore, the game certainly represents a...
. The game, which was released in Japan on August 11, 2011, will be a Nintendo 3DS exclusive. The expected price in Japan will be ¥4,800 (approx. $59.75).
External links
- Official website (English)
- Official website (Japanese)