Is it possible to get more games like this one in the future please?
The Pokémon Trading Card Game for the Game Boy Color is harder than I remember it being. The mechanics are much deeper than I remember. While I am deeply invested in the Pokémon franchise, it has been a while since I played the card game. Now, many hours later, I am once again sold on the premise and was impressed with how well this GBC classic holds up.
It all begins with a solid tutorial that correctly explains everything that you need to know. There are paragraphs of texts dedicated to every detail, which does well to inform the player before things get started. The gameplay was meant to fit on a GBC screen, but it gives still enough tools to know what is going on, which is impressive. You can quickly check on the Pokémon you have put on the field or your hand to make that last-minute decision.
Similar to the original Pokémon game, you will visit different colorful clubs and try to defeat their leaders. The Pokémon Trading Card Game has streamlined to mostly the card battle process though and that is quite appreciated. It makes it easy to have a quick game against the many club members each place has. You will fight to earn booster packs, develop new decks and try your hand at the various opponents on offer. Developing new decks and strategies constantly changes the way you play the game, which keeps the game from getting stale.
The game is fun and entertaining, but the game telegraphs the types of card each club leader will use. This makes it easy to collect cards in matches and gather an advantage over future opponents. The cards have good variety, and the occasional legendary creature is always exciting. In the end, it is all about your skill, not your deck, and making the move that feels right to you.