Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs

About This Game

Gameplay

Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs is an action role-playing game in which players capture Pokémon using the Capture Styler by drawing circles around them. If a Pokémon breaks through the drawn circles by attacking, the styler loses energy. When its energy reaches zero, the styler breaks and the game resumes from the last save point. If a Pokémon crosses the styler's line without attacking, the line breaks but the styler does not lose energy. Capturing Pokémon and completing missions increases experience points, allowing for styler upgrades such as increased power and energy capacity. Later in the game, the styler can be charged to make captures more effective. One of the new features lets you call out your Pokémon for support and to help in captures. The player can use "Guardian Signs" (referred to in the game as "Ranger Signs" or "Emblems") by drawing certain symbols to summon Legendary Pokémon such as Entei, Raikou, and Suicune for use outside of battle. Other features include four player cooperative play with unique missions. The game also includes Wi-Fi mission downloads, one of which gives you access to Deoxys, which can be moved to the DS's other Pokémon games.

History

Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs was developed by Creatures Inc. for the Nintendo DS. It was first revealed on January 13, 2010, by Japan's CoroCoro Comic, which had first details about the games. On January 15, Nintendo Japan made an official announcement for the game, and provided screenshots and artwork. It was released in Japan on March 6, 2010, North America on October 4, 2010, and Europe on November 5, 2010.