![]() Overall, while Rescue Team may be light on its main plot, I’d argue that the game more than makes up for it with its expressive, likable characters that keep you immersed in the game long after the credits have rolled. ![]() Considering that Rescue Team was one of the first pieces of Pokémon media to depict a world inhabited solely by the titular critters, the level of charm and believability here is not lost on me even after the fifteen years since the original roguelike’s launch. Of course, this was all present in 2005 with the first two versions of Rescue Team, and while I am disappointed to say that DX does little to improve on what was already there, the lengths the game goes to in its attempts to make you care about these characters is admirable. Characters I especially enjoyed include the iconic Kecleon Brothers, obnoxious Gengar, eccentric Xatu, respectable Team ACT (Alakazam, Charizard, and Tyranitar), and surprisingly well-developed Shiftry. While Rescue Team ’s side characters aren’t quite as deep as those found in later installments (especially Gates ’), they do a great job at making you feel a sense of community in the town of Pokémon Square that’s rarely felt in other Pokémon titles. From there, the stakes continuously rise as you journey through complex dungeons, battle imposing boss Pokémon, and get to know the residents of this endearing world. Naturally, the rescue is successful, inspiring the two of you to form a rescue team in the hopes of helping those suffering from the abundance of natural calamities and finding out how and why you were turned into a Pokémon. ![]() Waking up in a forest clearing with no memory other than your name and the fact that you were previously human, you meet your partner and are soon thrust into your first rescue mission with them. After choosing your partner from the remaining pool of starters, your grand adventure to help Pokémon in need, form a powerful rescue team, and solve the mystery behind the natural disasters plaguing the world begins. Like nearly every PMD title before it, Rescue Team DX begins with a personality quiz that aims to find the perfect Pokémon for you to explore the world as, but in a much-appreciated addition, there is now an option to reject whatever creature the quiz recommends in exchange for any one of sixteen diverse species you can choose from, a perfect middle ground in regards to character selection that was first seen in Super. That being said, as a massive fan of the series, what do I think of Rescue Team DX now that it’s out? Does it do the original incarnation justice? Is it a good introduction to the series for newcomers, and a worthy reintroduction for veterans? Let’s find out as we conquer the newest Pokémon Mystery Dungeon !īefore we make our way through the dungeon, we need to acquaint ourselves with the town and characters we’ll be meeting throughout our journey. has ever done for me, overjoyed to see PMD, as well as console Pokémon spin-offs in general, make a return after years of neglect. ![]() Suffice it to say, I lost my mind with excitement upon this reveal in a way that only Super Smash Bros. Rather than the new installment many were anticipating, a remake of Rescue Team, the first Pokémon Mystery Dungeon, was on its way to the Switch, unifying the original’s Red and Blue versions under the name Rescue Team DX. About a year later, the series finally re-emerged after years of silence as one of two projects revealed in the January 9th, 2020, Pokémon Direct. We covered Rescue Team, Explorers, Gates to Infinity, and Super in a four-part retrospective, capping off our dungeon crawl with some speculation on what a brand new entry could be like. Last year, we took a deep, five-article-spanning dive into the Pokémon franchise’s largest and most beloved spin-off series, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon, to find out what made it so special in the eyes of its dedicated fanbase. Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX (Switch) – Review
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