Pokemon Uranium

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a game by JV Enterprises
Platform: PC (2016)
Editor Rating: 8.5/10, based on 2 reviews
User Rating: 10.0/10 - 2 votes
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Pokemon Uranium
Pokemon Uranium
Pokemon Uranium
Pokemon Uranium

Do you like Fallout? Do you like Pokémon? Okay, well how about the weirdest blend of those two Intellectual Properties that actually turned out to be an absolute banger of a game. Prepare your body for the irradiated region of Tandor and its Geiger-responsive Pokémon inhabitants in Pokémon Uranium. Battle you battle your way through a completely land and story that perfectly accents a game that, if anything else, nearly improves upon everything we’ve seen from Pokémon so far.

Gameplay

This game handles very similarly to many other versions of Pokémon that we have come accustomed to. It is nearly identical everything from Pokémon Red all the way to Pokémon Moon.

There are a bunch of really cool features that have mechanical importance, like friendship. (Never thought the power of friendship would have any actual bearing but here we are.) It brings it all the stuff we love, including but not limited to 8 gyms, 13 towns, 6 optional side quests, GTS, wonder trade and virtual trainer. They also brought in mega evolution, mystery gifts and multiple save files.

Story

I’m going to give it to you straight; this game has a brilliant story to it. I was really impressed by the titles desire to create something interesting and fantastical but still grounded in issues that we face through the aggression of the west. This comes through in the theme of nuclear power, a bit like Godzilla. The story takes place after a nuclear reactor meltdown causes a great deal of Pokémon to become irradiated which changes their forms and makes them more aggressive, we’ll get into that a bit more in the third point. Following your choice of three available heroes, you travel through this world and interact with many different characters and Pokémon that are native to this land.

The story also lightly addresses other themes such as loss and grief through the protagonist’s mother passing away due to the nuclear plant’s meltdown and fathers subsequent reclusion. During the story’s events, there is a larger threat at play in the form of a heavily irradiated man-made Pokémon that looms over the region, waiting to destroy it. Its’s so good and it hits a lot harder than many other Pokémon.

New Pokémon and People

One thing that cannot be overstated is the impressive amount of Pokémon that this game has created to fit its theme. Not only have they created a new Pokémon Type in the form of Nuclear Type. Not only have then created all these Pokémon and characters but they’ve also gone through the effort to create appropriate sprites to help sell the whole idea. They’ve introduced over 190 different Pokémon species, some of which are uranium only

Fan Sustained

This game was originally designed on RPG maker by a small collection of developers lead by ~JV~ but after the game suffered multiple DMCA takedown notices from none other than Nintendo themselves, they ceased official work. However, many of the community created a new website and continued developing patches for the base game.

Despite Nintendo’s dislike of the title, it was nominated for “Best Fan Creation” in the 2016 Game Awards; proving that it was an outstanding title then, just as it is now.

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If you are after a Pokémon game that actually tries something a little different and breaks away from Nintendo’s tried and tested formula then this is definitely the one to go for, I highly recommend.

Pros:

  • Looks and feels professional
  • Great new characters and Pokémon
  • Brilliantly realised new region

Cons:

  • Story has a few clichés throughout

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PC

System requirements:

  • PC compatible
  • Operating systems: Windows 10/Windows 8/Windows 7/2000/Vista/WinXP

Game Reviews

Pokemon Uranium is a fan-made game developed by JV and InvoluntaryTwitch, being huge fans of the franchise. The game features a completely new region called Tandor. Over the course of nine years, the Uranium development team developed an entirely new region called Tandor that features 150 custom designed creatures species and a new type exclusive to the region: Nuclear. In this review, we will take a closer look at the game's features, its pros and cons, and how it compares to other similar games in the franchise.

About the game

Pokemon Uranium offers players a new region to explore, Tandor, and over 150 custom-designed Pokemon to catch and train. The game also introduces a new type, Nuclear, which adds a unique twist to battles. The game includes a day and night cycle, weather effects, and custom-designed gyms and gym leaders.

Pokémon Uranium version 1.0 was originally released in August 2016 but official development ended shortly after. However, dedicated fans from communities like the subreddit, wiki, and official forum came together to continue working on the game independently from the original developers. They reopened the game's forum under a new domain and revitalized development.

Tandor is an expansive region to explore, filled with diverse environments from lush forests to arid deserts to snow-capped mountains. Players can catch and battle with a variety of unique Pokémon, including the Nuclear type which possesses radioactive abilities. The game also introduces mechanics like the Pokeathlon and expanded Contests to provide extra challenges.

Compared to other mods

In comparison to mods like Pokémon Radical Red, Pokémon Uranium provides a fresh take on the Pokémon RPG experience similar to how Pokémon Insurgence overhauled the formula. However, Uranium has a more expansive post-game including a battle frontier-like facility and opportunities to battle each of the game's administrators. While Insurgence trimmed down the Pokédex, Uranium's larger Pokédex and innovative new type make exploring Tandor feel like discovering a whole new world.

One of the significant advantages of Pokemon Uranium is its unique storyline and new region. The game features a well-designed world with new locations to explore, and the custom-designed Pokemon add to the game's charm. The introduction of the Nuclear type and the various weather effects make battles more engaging, and the addition of online trading and battling makes the game more interactive.

Review: 8/10

Overall, Pokemon Uranium is an impressive fan-made game that offers players a new and engaging Pokemon experience. The game's unique storyline, new region, and custom-designed Pokemon make it stand out from other Pokemon games.

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However, the game's difficulty level and balance issues can be frustrating for some players, and the online trading and battling feature can be slow at times.

Pros:

  • 150 unique Pokémon species and a new type
  • An expansive new region to explore with varied environments
  • Innovative mechanics that expand gameplay
  • Dedicated community that continues improving the game

Cons:

  • Lack of official support leaves some bugs unaddressed
  • Graphics and sound are on the basic side compared to main series games
  • Post-game can feel quite grinding at times

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