PLOT The game takes place in the Oblivia region, a peaceful archipelago. The Pokémon Pinchers, who capture and control Pokémon using devices called Control Gauntlets, have been operating individually in the region for some time, but have recently started to act as a group. Professor Hastings sends two new Rangers, Ben and Summer, to Oblivia to investigate the Pinchers' actions, and stop them if necessary. Either one may be chosen as the player character; the other will appear as an NPC with his or her default name. Several characters from the first two Ranger games make appearances, including Professor Hastings, Murph, and the Go-Rock Quads. The Legendary beasts, the Legendary birds, the Eon duo, the Tower duo and Celebi play important roles in the game. GAMEPLAY As with the previous Pokémon Ranger games, the player uses a Capture Styler to befriend Pokémon by drawing loops around them on the DS's touchscreen. Each loop raises the Pokémon's Friendship Gauge by a certain amount, depending on the Styler's Power, and the Pokémon is captured when the Gauge is filled entirely. The player may lift the stylus between loops, as in Shadows of Almia. If the Capture Line is hit by a Pokémon's attack, the Styler loses Energy, and if the Energy Gauge is depleted entirely, the player loses. The Styler gains experience points with each successful capture and levels up, raising its Energy and Power. Up to seven captured Pokémon may follow the player as Friend Pokémon, and can use their abilities to help the player in the form of Field Moves on the field and Poké Assists during a capture. The player is partnered with a Pichu carrying a ukulele, nicknamed Ukulele Pichu (Japanese: ウクレレピチュー Ukulele Pichu), who follows the player around in addition to any Friend Pokémon. The player must complete various Missions as a Pokémon Ranger over the course of the game. In addition, the player may help the citizens of Oblivia in 51 shorter, optional Quests. Completing Missions and Quests rewards the player with Ranger Points, which may be used to raise the Styler's Energy and Power.Read full review
From the beginning of this game, the story line keeps you interested. The game designers have gone far and beyond to create a very unique game play. Capturing pokemon is fun and it's so cute to see them follow you and do everything you ask them to do. Even after several hours of immersion game play, there was just so much left to do. I highly recommend this game to anyone, pokemon fan or not, this is a gem of a DS game
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I bought this item because I love Pokemon games, always have since they first came out. I love the fact that you use the Nintendo DS stylus so much in this game. I also like the things you do with the stylus to make legendary Pokemon appear so you can ride them. Its just an overall fun game to me. This is the first Pokemon Rangers game I've played and I love it! The things I dislike about this game is that sometimes certain tasks are difficult or annoying but passable. I have no other issues with the game other than some of the characters talk way too much. I really do like this game, maybe even more than the normal Pokemon games like Pokemon Black or White, etc. It's just more "hands on" with the capturing of Pokemon. You actually capture it with the Stylus.
"Ranger: Guardian Signs is an action role-playing video game for the Nintendo DS. It is the sequel of Pokémon Ranger and Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia and it is the third installment of its series. It was released in Japan on March 6, 2010, North America on October 4, 2010, and Europe on November 5, 2010. Gameplay revolves around capturing Pokémon with the Capture Styler by drawing circles around them." -From internet
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Most people don't like the Ranger spin-off series, but I happen to enjoy them. It was several nights worth of casual entertainment, and gameplay-wise it addresses many complaints from its precursors. In my opinion it has slightly less memorable music than past releases, but many of the themes are still great and a few in particular have the epic moments they deserve.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
These games are an awesome twist on the original Pokemon games! The drawing a circle to capture them is strange but it's fun to have a new insight on the game. plus it's nice not to have to compete for badges but to save and protect Pokemon from evil doers opposed to just becoming the greatest trainer of all time! I'll never give up my regular Pokemon games but the ranger games are so much fun! If you get a chance to try one I highly recommend them!
He rarely plays other games since receiving this game. Only thing I dislike, as a parent, it's a "mindless" game, really don't see the intrisic value other than to veg out and is addictive enough that the parent has to place time constraints on it, which is a first for us. BUT that being said, it's exactly what son wanted and exactly what he expected. He LOVES it!!
Fun little side game in the Pokémon universe with a compelling story and fun unique gameplay
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Haven’t played in Y E A R S. Finally wanted to play it again and I’ve already beaten it within a week of owning it😂😂
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Happy to give my game cartridge a home! Thanks for the great purchase!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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