Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness GameCube
  • Publisher: Nintendo
  • Release Date: Sep 28, 2005
User Score
8.5 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 36 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 36
  3. Negative: 3 out of 36

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  1. SnivySomnia
    Oct 17, 2012
    10
    Outstanding. This sequel fixed all of the problems Colosseum had while keeping the fun elements of Pokémon that we all know and love. Sure, you can't catch any Pokémon you want, but I honestly like the Shadow Pokémon system. For those who don't know, the plot revolves around and evil organization called Cipher returning from the events of the first console game and using Shadow Pokémon to accomplish their goals. Shadow Pokémon are simply Pokémon whose hearts have been sealed off allowing them to become more powerful than they were before(but with a few usage drawbacks). It's the job of the silent protagonist, Michael, to capture and purify all of the Shadow Pokémon he can and destroy the revived Cipher organization. I do believe this game is worth giving a shot: Pokémon XD, it's a different Pokémon adventure, but a damn fun one.… Expand
  2. JessicaM.
    Oct 2, 2005
    10
    This game is hard-core! Viva la Pokemon!
  3. JordanC.
    Oct 2, 2005
    10
    This Game is Toltally COOL!!!!!
  4. ClairyB.
    Jul 14, 2006
    10
    Great game. I like it.
  5. MichaelP.
    Nov 7, 2005
    10
    Hello sorry to me no power download, yes to know he to add.
  6. RailenH.
    Sep 28, 2005
    10
    The reason why i chose this game is because i love all pokemon games and i will continue to love this game because and i dont care what anybody thinks of what i think.
  7. BobF.
    Jan 2, 2006
    10
    One of the best games I have! Great Graphics,Great Sound and Great Value!
  8. ChrisR.
    May 26, 2006
    6
    "It's an okay game good graphics but gameplay is a little off their bullseye."
  9. JackK.
    Apr 19, 2007
    9
    Very fun. A bit repetitive at times, but very fun, and a must-play for Pokemon fans.
  10. AdamB.
    Nov 6, 2005
    10
    Great graphics!! Very well put together!!!
  11. Ryenn
    Aug 14, 2006
    10
    Very good game very fun but i would like a gamecube pokemon game to be made that is like the GBA pokemon games.
  12. TheQuietGamer
    Jan 4, 2011
    9
    the best Pokemon game I've played, the graphics are great as is the sound, the story is really good it has some really memorable characters, and it's a challenge, add has some good Game boy hook up multiplayer, this is by far an amazing game HIGHLY recommended to any Pokemon fan
  13. Watermelon789
    Jul 11, 2011
    6
    To start with, is great if you're younger , believe me, i was and now that I'm bigger it isn't. Interesting to get all the left Pokemon that are necessary to complete the Pokedex, too unmemorable and get very boring when you keep progressing.
  14. skeletonking123
    Sep 10, 2011
    8
    this a improvement over Pokemon Colosseum in the graphic department, gameplay, music department, and plot department. And having a black Lugia as one of the villains was one badass idea to think of.
  15. helena23
    Oct 31, 2011
    8
    ultra lengthy and visually nice but the lack of exploration hurts and the story is too simple.......still i have 120 hours so it must be good...jaja
  16. Bloodlustrous
    May 12, 2013
    9
    One of my favorite Pokemon games!
    This is the only console game of Pokemon I have ever played. I was very impressed with it, the models of the Pokemon were true to their design, the graphics were very good (especially considering the time this game was released.)
    I honestly don't even remember many details of the plot and whether it was good or bad, but is that really why people play Pok    emon? The fighting is nearly identical to handheld Pokemon games, it does not disappoint.… Expand

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Metascore
64 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 27 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 27
  3. Negative: 2 out of 27
  1. AceGamez
    70
    Older gamers may find Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness simply lacks the challenge that they're used to in an RPG, meaning that this is a title best left for those youngsters that were toddlers (or not even born yet) when the series first made its mark on Japanese shores.
  2. DarkStation
    60
    With the franchise failing to replicated its handheld success on the console, XD is hampered by linear gameplay and limited options.
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  3. Eurogamer
    40
    As far as Nintendo seems to be concerned, at least until the first DS outing, Pokémon begins and ends with the Game Boy. Pokémon XD is tedious and restrictive. The message is clear: if you want Pokémon, crack open a GBA.
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