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Pokemon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Mixed or average reviews
Based on 24 critic reviews
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Game Info
Publisher: Nintendo
Developer: HAL Labs
Genre(s): Action, Role-Playing Game
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Release Date: November 10, 2008
Summary
In Pokemon Ranger: Shadows of Almia, you once again play as a Pokemon Ranger, working to help people, Pokemon and nature in a new area called the Almia Region. Starting out as a Student Ranger, you quickly earn the title of a full-fledged Pokemon Ranger. As you succeed in more and more missions, you will aspire to become the highest Ranger rank: Top Ranger. Along the way you meet and capture all kinds of different Pokemon. [Nintendo]
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What The Critics Said
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Official Nintendo Magazine UK
A handful of niggles, but not enough to stop this from being more accessible and enjoyable than its predecessor.
Read Full Review >N-Europe
A simple game which doesn’t require much brain power, a no-nonsense fun game.
Read Full Review >Gameplanet
While majorly different from ‘traditional’ Pokémon fare, Shadows of Almia provides a satisfying RPG-lite adventure for players of all ages. Varied puzzles and a wide range of Diamond/Pearl era creatures to chase give the game widespread appeal and charm.
Read Full Review >Nintendo Power
When you cast back the shadows, this Ranger emerges as solid, engaging fun for Pokemon fans of all ages. [Holiday 2008, p.86]
n-Revolution Magazine UK
Ranger fans will like it, as it’s essentially more of the same. We love the tweaked touch-screen features.
Read Full Review >RPGamer
Ultimately, Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia is a great follow-up to an already original blueprint.
Read Full Review >Da Gameboyz
While the Pokemon series of games and anime is not my preferred style, there are some cool aspects of Pokemon Ranger: Shadows of Almia that I enjoyed.
Read Full Review >GameSpot
Pokemon Ranger: Shadows of Almia improves upon its predecessor just enough to make it a fun, solid addition to the spin-off series.
Read Full Review >3DJuegos
Pokemon Ranger: Shadows of Almia is an entertaining spin-off of the original franchise and a sequel of the first Pokemon Ranger, with a similar look and feel in graphics and playability. The capture technique has improved being more easy to play with better results. This sequel is a good and fresh option for the pokemon fans.
Read Full Review >Games Master UK
Shadows of Almia hits the standard of the series without adding anything new. [Feb 2009, p.79]
Pocket Gamer UK
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia is the Pokémon series at its most professional and polished, but non-fans will find it as linear and repetitive as ever.
Read Full Review >GameSpy
If you're in the mood for a more simplistic romp through the world of Pokemon, you'll likely enjoy Shadows of Almia. Those looking for a more traditional Pokemon experience, though, might feel a bit let down.
Read Full Review >Cheat Code Central
I really wanted to enjoy Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia, but it was really the repetitive nature of the game that weakened the overall package.
Read Full Review >GameFocus
While older audience might find the plot and story (especially the dialogue) to be overly simplistic, predictable and childish; a younger audience will thoroughly enjoy the mystery involved.
Read Full Review >IGN
If you never played as a Ranger the first time around, and are jonesing for a Manaphy, go for it. But for the Pokemon fans that already got their fix two years go, this isn't necessary.
Read Full Review >Kombo
Pokemon Ranger: Shadows of Almia is a relatively simple game which has its charms, but may not be deep enough for some players.
Read Full Review >Eurogamer
It's just that what it does still isn't that exciting or memorable, and without the lure of permanently capturing your Poképals, it falls to the rather dull storyline to try and keep players engaged.
Read Full Review >GameDaily
Pokemon Ranger: Shadows of Almia feels like an expansion to the previous game. Its graphics and audio haven't changed, still immersing the player in a bland Pokemon universe.
Read Full Review >Modojo
Pokemon Ranger: Shadows of Almia is an entertaining adventure and a solid pickup for fans of the series, but it feels too much like its predecessor to warrant spending $35.
Read Full Review >NintendoWorldReport
Overall, Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia is a solidly produced title, but given its close resemblance to its predecessor and the lack of more substantial or dynamic gameplay and narrative elements, its appeal will be limited mostly to those Pokémon enthusiasts eager to see the creatures from Diamond and Pearl represented elsewhere.
Read Full Review >1UP
While it's nowhere near as addictive as the regular color-coded Pokémon games, Almia's still a decent diversion -- I just wish the story offered something a little deeper.
Read Full Review >InsideGamer.nl
Shadows of Almia is a bit of a useless game in the Pokémon-series. It’s like the fat girl in class with whom you’re not comfortable talking to, unless it’s only once in a while. The developers clearly need to start putting some effort in their future Pokémon-products, because that’s what the fans deserve.
Read Full Review >Games Radar (in-house)
Shadows of Almia is longer than the first Pokemon Ranger game, and there’s still a lot of charm here. It’s just that the game backing up that charm is too simple and too familiar for us to recommend to any but the youngest, more easily pleased of pokemaniacs.
Read Full Review >GamePro
If you're going to pick up Shadows of Almia, just keep in mind that while it can be fun, there's nothing compelling or new enough to impress a hardcore Pokemanic.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 8.0 (out of 10) based on 5 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
