Pokemon, Crystal Version

15/11
2009

Product Description

Pokémon Crystal is to Pokémon Gold and Silver what Pokémon Yellow is to Pokémon Red and Blue. It features several minor upgrades from its predecessors, but in essence it's still the same game. The classic Pokémon formula of adventuring, collecting, and battling is at a series best with Crystal. This is one of the best and most addictive role-playing games for the Game Boy Color.

The most notable feature is the selectable female trainer who has her own set of animations and backgrounds. This is a great option for female Pokémon fans who were previously stuck playing the game as a male character. There are also subtle improvements to the cell phone system, HM moves, and prebattle animations. Rival trainers' phone calls are now more plentiful and pragmatic. HM moves, which are required throughout the game, are available at the push of a button--you'll no longer have to navigate menus to use these moves. Lastly, seeing a Pokémon's new animation makes encountering new creatures more fun than before.

If you haven't played Gold or Silver yet, Crystal is definitely the way to go. If you've played those previous games, Crystal has only enough new features to justify a purchase from Pokémon fanatics. This game is compatible with the link cable, Game Boy printer, and Pokémon Pikachu 2. It's playable on Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance only, and can be played on a television using Pokémon Stadium 2 and a Transfer Pak. --Raymond M. Padilla

Pros:

New female trainer
Prebattle animations are cute
Lots of subtle improvements

Cons:

Too similar to Gold and Silver
Mobile phone features not in the U.S. version

Product Details

New monsters
the ability to play as a female trainer
tournament-style combat
awesome graphics
two-player action

Video Reviews

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Customer Reviews

Pokemon Crystal

Review Date: June 11, 2001

Reviewer: Joey, Pittsburgh, PA

I have just recently reserved one for myself. I saw screen shots opf the Japanese version, and it is better than Gold/Silver. For one, when you enter a new route or city, a little box will appear at the bottom of the screen to let you know what city/route you have entered. Also, the legendary dogs/cats, whatever they are, are now seen in the wild. Suicune is the main Pokemon in this game. What I mean by that is, you will see what he lopoks like and Entei and Raikou will appear as they do in G/S. Also, you finally get the G/S Ball. If you take it to Kurt, he'll take it for a day, give it back to you when you go back. When you get it back, you can take it into the Ilex Forest, put it in the Shrine you past by, and have a chance of carching Celebii. There are also a few new items, but, I don't know what they're are called. It also has updated information on the Unown. Also, there are new puzzles you have to figure out in order to catch the 26 Unown. This game is going to be of of the best sequels to any Pokemon game. This is a must-have for any die-hard Pokemon fan.

The Real Deal For Pokemon Crystal

Review Date: July 20, 2001

Reviewer: , Rockport, MA United States

1.The Best thing about this game is the new battle tower in olivine city You can go in pick the other trainers levels of Pokemon and battle them (This is helpful for raising pkmn) if you win you can get rewards like carobs and protein :) 2. in the runes of Alph you have to read the massages on the wall like a book to figure out puzzles. this makes this side quest harder. 3. You will have an easer time catching one of the hardest to find Pokemon Suicune after you battle the wise trio. in tin tower 4. in gold and silver the dragons den is just a hiding place for the dragons fang in crystal you have to pass many quizzes to get the last badge in johto 5. Buena a radio DJ in the radio tower of johto gives out a password every day and you go to her tell the password to her and she gives you points that you can redeem for prizes like nuggets and iron and other great things here is a full list ultra ball is 2 points full restor is 2 points nugget and rare candy are 3 points protein, iron carbos calucim and hp up are a whopping 5 points each. 6 in the day care center next to goldenrod city a man will give you an egg but IT IS NOT TOGEPI it could be Pichu or maybe igglybuff it is a mystery?????? 7. the images in crystal have been enhanced like the ice path to blackthorn city it looks like it is pure ice the ground is covered in snow and the "rocks" the things that block the sides of the path look like ice crystals it makes you feel cold while going through it. and a new thing in battle and in the pokedex the Pokemon move around i call this Pokemation for example Sentret waves its arms and bounces and Pikachu waves winks and raises one foot before battle. 8 in gold and silver the cell phone is just for rematches but in crystal you can get real good info and things like evolution stones potions and other great stuff 9 some Pokemon learn new attacks like Yanma it learns wing attack and Snesel learns metal claw and dug trio learns Tri attack 10. and the newest and the best thing for pokegirls every where you can chose to be a boy or girl. 11. there is a guy that will teach one of your pokemon ice beam thunderbolt or flamethrower to your pokemon for a price of 4000 coins whitch is not bad if you have pokemon stadiunm 2 and a transfer pack. 12. one bad thing is to catch hoho you have to catch all the ledgendary dogs and defeat the eliet four talk about demanding. one more thing YOU CAN'T CATCH THE TIME TRAVILING POKEMON CELEBI this fact is proven by nintendo and nintendo power magazine it is just another roumor like the mew code in red blue and yellow it is not real I'm real sorry i had to spill the beans on the sad truth.

Crystal Can't Be Beat!

Review Date: July 9, 2001

Reviewer: ,

Crystal is the MUST-HAVE game of the entire year for ANY great Pokemon Trainer. If you are a girl Poke' fan, good news--you can be a girl in this game. I know some people say that you can get Crystalix(Crystal Onyx), but you can't. DON'T LISTEN TO THEM!!!!! THEY ARE TRYING TO CONFUSE YOU!!!!!!!!! Anyway, this game is very much centered around Suicune--even the box has Suicune on it! Your rival REALLY wants to get Suicune, but you need to try and get it first. Just like what Ho-Oh and Lugia were like on the G/S games, Suicune is going to be like that--just standing there--but he WILL move around the world. Also in Crystal, when you are battling, your Pokemon and the enemy Pokemon will be animated. Like with Lugia, for example, he will flap his wings, or blink, or shake his head. That kind of stuff. You will also be able to catch Celebi in the wild, but also like the other games, you can only try ONCE. You get the G/S ball from Prof. Oak, give it to Kurt for a day, then when you get it back, place it on the shrine in Ilex Forest. I would suggest theat you save before you place, because if you miss catching Celebi, you won't have another chance. Another great thing about this is that in Ecruteak City, there will be a tower where you can set the levels of the Pokemon inside of it--anywhere from 1-100. This will be the best place to train your Pokemon in the whole game! Also, Pokemon will learn new moves that they couldn't in G/S. There will be new TMs, HMs, and items. Crystal is definitely the best game of the year, of the century, and of the millenium so far! If you are a serious Pokemon fan, this game is for you!

Pokemon Crystal

Review Date: July 27, 2001

Reviewer: An 11-year old gamer, San Leandro, CA USA

This game is totally cool! I can tell you all the new things. 1.You are able to choose between a boy or a girl. Pretty cool, huh? 2. New Radio Tower game called Buena's Password. Listen to the password, then tell Buena the password at night. 3.Trainers trade new pokemon. 4. New items (Clear Bell, etc.). 5.Whenever you enter a city, route or landmark, a sign will appear saying where you are. 6.Pokedex has a new function and new descriptions. 7. Battle tower in Olivine. Battle 7 consecutive trainers to earn rare items. 8.Wise Trio- Recieve the clear bell and battle these three trainers to earn a chance to get Suicune. 9.New rival named Eusine. Also wants Suicune. 10. Move Tutor- After defating Red, this guy can teach pokemon rare moves for a price. 11.The Ruins of Alph now has secret rooms. 12. The Goldenrod Pokemon Center is now a pokemon communication center. 13.The Goldenrod City PokeMart now has a new rooftop square. 14.The Old Breeder Man gives you an Odd Egg. 15. You can now go in the Dragon's Den. 16.Pokemon can be found in new areas. 17.Pokemon learn new moves.18. Trainers can call you offering a rare evolution stone.19.You CANNOT capture Celebi. It's only in the Japanese Version.20. No new pokemon or the game won't be compatible with Pokemon Stadium 2. That's all ;)

is crystal CooL or what.

Review Date: July 26, 2001

Reviewer: anil sookhoo, new york city,NY USA

I have heard lots of thing about crystal and this is what I know. 1.you can pick your own gender.you can catch celebi by collecting all 16 badges,then go to the pokemon commication center.nurse joy will give you a G/S ball.take it to kurt for a day,then get it back.go to the Ilex forest and put it on the shiren and celebi will appear.the unown puzzle have change and there's a new battle tower.when you first vist the day care the man will give you a old egg.you'll have a new rivle who is eager to catch suicune,so you have to catch it first.you can get shiny pokemon and pokerus eaiser.and pokemon have bocome more anamaited during battle. when you enter a route or town a wooden like sign at the bottom of the screen.there are also new items like the crystal bell and the G/S ball.the legendary dog are eaiser to catch now.there is also more info on the pokemon now. so buy pokemon crystal

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