Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness

Return to Orre for a new role-playing game in an expansive setting with a sinister plot and characters the likes of which have never been met before. With...
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7.4

good

CRITICS SCORE

6.7

(33 ratings)

GAMER SCORE

8.1

(2272 ratings)

Game Overview

Return to Orre for a new role-playing game in an expansive setting with a sinister plot and characters the likes of which have never been met before. With Eevee as your companion, you'll seek to unravel the mystery of Shadow Lugia. The fate and welfare of Pokémon lies in your ability to Snag and Purify them before it's too late!

The Good

Lengthy single-player story, Purification chamber makes purifying shadow Pokémon much easier.

The Bad

The fact that you can only catch shadow Pokémon feels limiting, Later in the game, battles can wear on for too long, Not much has changed since the previous game.

The Bottom Line

Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness is the first full-fledged Pokemon roleplaying game to not appear on a handheld platform. Return to Orre for a new role-playing game in an expansive setting with a sinister plot and characters the likes of which have never been met before. With Eevee as their companion, players seek to unravel the mystery of Shadow Lugia. The fate and welfare of Pokémon lies in their ability to Snag and Purify them before it's too late.

Expert Reviews

69/100

score

Gale of Darkness retains the basic monster-battling formula as its predecessor, but with a longer single-player game and a few minor gameplay tweaks to address some common complaints about the previous game. As a result, the only people who will really ap

68/100

score

Pokemon XD has merit on its own for players who may not have experienced the first Nintendo Gamecube design, but as a sequel this one doesn't have nearly the same "oomph" as the original.

Game Specs

Audio/Video
Progressive Scan

Memory
43 blocks

Modes
Full Mission Single-Player, Simultaneous, Story, Versus

ESRB Game Ratings

This game is Rated: Everyone
Content is most suitable for children ages 6 and up. This game may contain some cartoons or fantasy characters and potentially mild violence or language.

Content Descriptors:

Cartoon Violence

Game Info

Platform:	Nintendo Gamecube
Release Date:	10/3/2005
Publisher:	Nintendo
Developer:	Genius Sonority
Genre:	RPG
ESRB Rating:	E
Gamesite:	--

Recent Customer Reviews

My boys love this game

I highly recommend this game. For a real Pokemon fans it is a must!
Published 1408 days ago by babebear5

The Improved Sequel To Pokemon Colosseum

A great game for pokemon fans and those who enjoy monster raising role playing games.
Published 1515 days ago by mountainfamily

Dark Lugia is Cool...But Is The Game

I recommend this game to all and that it is worth to try it since it is probably the best Pokemon... game for the Gamecube.
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Published 1631 days ago by theman61890