

It was pleasantly surprising to see so much thought go into the plotline of a Pokémon game, especially one that challenged the very basis of what the games are about (and tying in perfectly with the “Black and White” title). Pokémon Black and White set a new precedent for the series by placing a large emphasis on telling a compelling story.

This time around, however, the new additions are paired with a story that has you seeing and dealing with the repercussions of the storyline that unfolded in the original Black and White versions. Traditionally after the primary paired versions have been out a while, an enhanced third version is released that adds some useful things but does little to chart new ground. Pokémon Black and White 2 are the first direct sequels in the monster catching series. The enormously popular Pokémon series graces the highest-selling handheld console of all time for one last hurrah and the result is nothing short of excellence.

It's fitting that the franchise typically relied upon to sell Nintendo handhelds is also the swansong that bids farewell to the mighty Nintendo DS.
