Pokémon Black Version 2 and White Version 2 are part of the widely popular Pokémon franchise and sequels to Pokémon Black and White. The two games are slightly different versions of the same game.
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Story & Themes
The game continues and finishes several story elements introduced in Pokémon Black and White. At the game's start, the player is in Aspertia City where Bianca and Cheren, two characters from the previous game, currently reside. As the player travels around the world, leveling Pokémon and battling Gym Leaders to earn Gym Badges, he/she becomes embroiled in the nefarious plot of Team Plasma, also from the previous game. They plan to use a legendary Pokémon, Kyurem, to take over the world, and it is up to the player to stop them.
Save Points
Players can save easily from the menu anytime, except during battles.
Difficulty
Pokemon games as a general rule aren't too difficult to play and are accessible for children. While there is some strategy involved, the actual controls are easy to master.
Heads Up!
Violence The game is centered around mild violence, i.e. the battling of Pokemon. However, these battles are very mild, devoid of blood, and Pokemon are only knocked out when they lose.
Consumerism Because the Pokemon franchise is far-reaching and includes trading cards, television shows, and multiple games, kids who are enthusiastic about the game may find themselves spending money on this other products of the franchise.
Conversation Starters
- Here are a few ideas for engaging with your kids around Pokémon:
- Compare the Pokémon to any family pets you might have and ask them how they think pets would like to be treated. A lot of the newer games include gauges of how loved your Pokémon feel when you use them. Encourage them to keep those scores up.
- Use the training and leveling up mechanics in Pokémon to discuss why it’s important to work hard to get better at something or to get something you want. You can explain that when you’re faced with a challenge, you can think about overcoming hardships and leveling up, much like your Pokémon do. You can also point out that your kids will be come stronger and smarter as well as grow up physically.
- Talk about the complexities of feelings around winning. Lots of Pokémon depends on your ability to win and defeat challengers. Talk to your kids about how it feels to lose and help them understand that while winning is important, not everything needs to revolve around being the greatest. Sometimes having happy Pokémon and a team you love is more important.
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