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Hello friends. I'm surprised no one else has done this yet, but I've had this idea in mind for a while. As the title states, I am going to do a blind Let's Play of Pokemon Moon, providing commentary and personal thoughts along the way. My plan is to come out with a full review of the game when I'm finished, using a x/10 system. However, it doesn't just have to be about me. I love discussion, so I highly encourage others to post their own thoughts as they progress, and we can compare and contrast our viewpoints.
Part 1: Beginnings
Openings are important, no matter what the medium. As any English teacher has probably drilled into your head, the opening of a story is what gets the reader interested in coming back for more. When you open a story strongly, you set the reader/audience/player's expectations that the rest what they're about to experience will be just as strong.
Pokemon games usually start, in my opinion, relatively strong. You guys are familiar with those montages at the beginning of every Pokemon game. They suck us in by showing us glimpses of their world. Pokemon in battle, areas to explore, and let's not forget that ever so nostalgic theme.
So I was incredibly surprised that to see that this game doesn't start off like that. Instead, we are taken right to the part where the professor introduces us to the Pokemon world. My memory is foggy, so don't quote me on this, but I'm pretty sure this is the first time the series has done this. Personally, I was a little disappointed. My tradition is to always sit through those montages when I first start the game.
However, that's not to say that this game starts out poorly. In fact, I was pleasantly surprised to hear what I've already decided is one of my favorite tracks during my talk with Professor Kukui. This song perfectly sets the tone for Alola, and I definitely found myself willing to see what's in store all because of it. Music is a powerful tool, friends.
Of course, the game goes on to ask me the basic questions we've all come to expect at the beginning of a Pokemon game.
Trainer Info
Gender: Female
Name: Bianca
Pokemon: None
There's brief cutscene of Lillie running away from Aether Foundation employees. Somehow, I didn't find this surprising. Maybe it's because the Aether Foundation is definitely gonna be the main villain. I mean, I haven't played far enough to truly know that yet, but...come on.
Also, the Pokemon in Lillie's bag is Cosmog, calling it now.
Back to the player. This part is basic introductions. I meet my mom, my Meowth, and my region's
It was at this point in time when my dad brought me Chinese food. And fries from McDonald's. And a chocolate chip cookie from Subway! I didn't even ask for the latter two. Men out there, take note. See how happy women get when you give them food without them having to ask? Excuse me for a moment.
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And I'm back!
Thanks. I saw that Glove World episode of Spongebob and knew I had to have it.
In a world like this, it'd practically be blasphemy for her not to approve of her teenage daughter venturing into the world on her own with one level 5 Pokemon.
So, is it time to get my starter Pokemon? Nope!
Instead, I have to go meet the Kahuna, who will give me my starter. Except the Kahuna isn't there, so I have to find him.
Oh man, thanks for clearing that up. I don't think I would've found him otherwise.
Oh, have I got some news for you. (As a side note, the music during this part is very soothing. I love it. I also enjoy the sounds of Pokemon in the background. I think it makes the world feel more alive.)
Except the Kahuna is nowhere to be found, so we find Lillie instead, whose Cosmog is being attacked by a couple of Spearow (a potential nod to the first episode of the anime?)
Am I a prophet or am I prophet
So of course Lillie is a little bitch who can't save her Pokemon, and I have to do it for her. Now, in past Pokemon games when I was suddenly thrust into situation in which I was supposed to be a defender (Pokemon RSE and DP), this would be the part where I get my starter Pokemon. What I expected was the Kahuna coming out of nowhere, telling me about how it's dangerous to fight without a Pokemon, and letting me choose one of the starters. What I got was a teenage girl running across an unstable bridge to defend a Cosmog with her body. And then this happens:
It's going down, I'm yelling timber~
Yikes. Kudos to Game Freak, I was legitimately taken aback by this. Luckily, I was saved by the island deity itself.
It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's Tapu Koko!
I also didn't expect to meet the island guardian this early. Lillie gives you a "sparkling stone" for saving Cosmog (aka the Z crystal).
Now can I get my Pokemon? Actually, yes!
I met up with the professor again with Lillie in tow. It's here that I'm finally introduced to the Kahuna, who was doing...Kahuna shit, and he's impressed that I saved Cosmog and Tapu Koko came to my aid. He decides that you are worthy of owning a Pokemon. But not before a cutscene in which my Pokemon also has to decide whether or not it chooses me. My apologies go out to anyone who must soft reset. Also, it took Game Freak 20 years to decide that Pokemon consent matters, apparently. But just my starter's. Everything else is fair game.
COME TO ME MY PRECIOUS POTATO OWL
After getting to choose my starter, Professor Kukui gave me my Pokedex and trainer passport. I also noticed that the Pokemon Refresh feature became available.
Team
1. Robin (Rowlet)/Level 5/Male - This nickname way or may not change, depending on whether or not I find a better one.
Ability: Overgrow
Base stats: 23 Hp/11 Atk/10 Def/8 Spe/11 SpD/10 SpA
Sassy Nature - I'm actually okay with this. Lower speed kinda sucks but I don't care enough to soft reset tbh
- Tackle
- Leafage
- Growl
This is where I'll stop for now. Thanks for reading, everyone!
As a warning, I can't guarantee that there will be a hard schedule for this. I'll update on my journey whenever I play the game.
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