Pokemon Yellow A Gem Of Its Time

Shout the name Pikachu in a room and the likelihood that someone, if not everyone, will turn their head and smile is great. Pokemon has fast become a staple of pop culture and has a firm standing in the gaming community. Pokemon Yellow the Special Pikachu Edition has been a resounding success for the franchise since it first hit the shelves.

After the player selects his or her main character, they begin their quest to be the very best Pokemon master. In touch with the televised series, yellow version allows the pokemon trainer to begin with a Pikachu to accompany them on their journey throughout the Kanto region. To be the best of the best, the user must find every pokemon and add it to their Pokedex, along with defeating each legendary gym leaders. Eventually they must face off in a battle of epic proportions against the infamous Elite Four.

In a totally novel direction, Yellow takes away the basic three starter pokemon, and allows the player to have Pikachu as their first companion. This makes the game feel much more like the animated show than the previous games' adventures. However, there are many other innovations to this addition in the saga, like amusing mini games for Pikachu to play and interact with its trainer.

The Pokemon trainer from Pallet Town, the user's home town, has the ultimate goal to become the greatest Pokemon Master in the land by collecting all eight badges and defeating the Elite Four. The main character has a rival who changes his pokemon in accordance to how the player chooses to play out their adventure. The player is also out to stop the horrible Team Rocket during their travels, as this organization seeks to use pokemon for evil.

This version takes many points from the widely viewed anime show to include in not only their gameplay, but in their story as well. The player gets to have a Pikachu to tag along on their quest and will meet many famous characters from said show. Jesse and James are the most infamous villains in the television show, and their appearance in the game almost makes the player feel like they are in the show themselves.

Pikachu is the most recognized monster in all of the Pokemon franchise, to the point where this cute creature has actually become the mascot of the pokemon realm. This game was the first in its series that allowed the monsters to stand and walk outside of their pokeballs during play. Pikachu's adorable squeaking and animated emotions that are portrayed throughout the entire story makes this particular version quite memorable.

Pocket Monsters, or Pokemon as it is more commonly referred to, is a wonderful game that is a must play for all ages. No matter if the player is a casual or hardcore gamer, there is something to be enjoyed by all audiences. Pokemon Yellow was a gem in its time and still is quite enjoyable now.