Pokemon Stadium

"Pokemon Stadium: The Best Pokemon Yet"

Tentomon Here.
Wow. Pokemon Stadium. It took them (Nintendo) quite a while, but Pokemon Stadium is finally
out. It comes complete with 3D graphics, 9 Mini Games, and about 116 battles against other
computer trainers (the first time around). I am here to review this awesome game.

Gameplay-10/10

There really is no difficulty in this game, it really just matters the quality of the Pokemon
and the Trainer (flame me all you want if you think I am obsessed with Pokemon, which I am
not). Sure, Pokemon Stadium is just a recarnation of the Game Boy Pokemon Battles, but this
game makes it a lot more fun. You can even upload Pokemon from your Game Boy game and use
them in the battles. The Transfer Pak allows you to also play your Game Boy version of Pokemon.
(By the way, the Transfer Pak is included with the game). The Mini-Games also take the cake in
this area (very fun).

Story-8/10

Pokemon Stadium does not have a very sophisticated storyline. Basically, you just go back and
beat the Gym Leaders again and earn badges. Don't a expect Pultizer-Prize winning storyline in a
game like this.

Audio/Video-10/10

The 3D graphics are just superb. Every Pokemon is shown with vivid animations and sound. All
of the attacks have gotten the 3D polish. Even attacks like Leer or Swords Dance look
awesome. The mini-game's graphics are also pretty neat, whether it be that Gold Diglett in
''Ekan's Hoop Haul'' or the Drowzees casting Hypnosis on each other in ''Snore War''.

Replayability-9/10

Once you beat this very nice Pokemon game, all of the computer opponents are back for more and
you have to beat them again. I do not want to give away anything.

Buy/Rent

You might not hear this very much, but I think you should rent it first to see if you like it,
then buy it if you think it is good. That simple.

Afterword:

I give Pokemon Stadium a overall 9 out of 10 (9/10). You can do just about anything with the
Game Boy game on it. The 3D graphics are a HUGE improvement over Pokemon Stadium's Game Boy
counterpart. If you like Pokemon Battles or just Pokemon overall, make Pokemon Stadium your
Priorty 1 Game for this year (or Millenium). I would like to thank you for reading this review
and I hope it has covinced you to buy this wonderful Pokemon game. Thank You.

-Tentomon

Reviewer's Score: 9/10, Originally Posted: 03/23/00, Updated 03/23/00