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Upon startup, the player is asked to choose a name and difficulty level; there are five difficulty levels, corresponding to the {{wp|Primary school|elementary school}} grades 1-5. | Upon startup, the player is asked to choose a name and difficulty level; there are five difficulty levels, corresponding to the {{wp|Primary school|elementary school}} grades 1-5. | ||
After doing so, the player is shown a 6×4 array of tiles with either {{wp|natural number}}s or {{wp|elementary arithmetic}} {{wp|Expression (mathematics)|expressions}} of natural numbers (incorrectly referred to as {{wp|equation}}s by the game), which are then concealed after a fixed amount of time. This is a game of {{wp|Concentration (game)|Concentration}}, in which player must reveal two tiles with equivalent values at the same time | After doing so, the player is shown a 6×4 array of tiles with either {{wp|natural number}}s or {{wp|elementary arithmetic}} {{wp|Expression (mathematics)|expressions}} of natural numbers (incorrectly referred to as {{wp|equation}}s by the game), which are then concealed after a fixed amount of time. This is a game of {{wp|Concentration (game)|Concentration}}, in which player must reveal two tiles with equivalent values at the same time, which causes both tiles to disappear. Underneath the tiles is stock artwork of the Pokémon featured on the disc. | ||
After pairing all the tiles, the player has freed the Pokémon, and gains the option to view to Pokémon in its natural habitat or go to the Pokémon Sanctuary. Clicking "Print" allows the player to navigate through various images of that Pokémon from the anime. Selecting to go to the Pokémon Sanctuary causes a loading screen featuring various screenshots from the Pokémon anime to appear. Once at the Pokémon Sanctuary, the player can either go to the Trainer Center or Observation Lab. | After pairing all the tiles, the player has freed the Pokémon, and gains the option to view to Pokémon in its natural habitat or go to the Pokémon Sanctuary. Clicking "Print" allows the player to navigate through various images of that Pokémon from the anime. Selecting to go to the Pokémon Sanctuary causes a loading screen featuring various screenshots from the Pokémon anime to appear. Once at the Pokémon Sanctuary, the player can either go to the Trainer Center or Observation Lab. | ||
The Trainer Center contains a multiplayer quiz game, | The Trainer Center contains a multiplayer quiz game for 1-4 players, stylized as a virtual board game. The players are put on a board with 11 stations. In turn, players are each asked a question from a pool of 200 on math, science, reading and social studies, as well as Pokémon; getting a question right advances the player's piece by one station. The first player to reach the end is the winner. | ||
The Observation Center allows the player to click on pinging circles on a horizontally scrolling landscape to view various screenshots from the Pokémon anime of that Pokémon. | The Observation Center allows the player to click on pinging circles on a horizontally scrolling landscape to view various screenshots from the Pokémon anime of that Pokémon. | ||
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A {{p|Mew}} disc was also released, but it is unknown how. | A {{p|Mew}} disc was also released, but it is unknown how. | ||
A sampler PokéROM (possibly Mew) was included with at least some copies of ''{{wp|The ClueFinders 4th Grade Adventures: Puzzle of the Pyramid}}''.<ref>[http://www.amazon.com/ClueFinders-4th-Grade-Adventures-Free/dp/B00000JLQN Amazon]</ref> | |||
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==Images== | ==Images== | ||
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==Discs== | ==Discs== | ||
[[File:PokéROM vs CD-ROM.png|thumb|The size of a PokéROM compared to a standard CD]] | [[File:PokéROM vs CD-ROM.png|thumb|The size of a PokéROM compared to a standard CD]] | ||
The discs are mini discs, but also have two opposite sides cut off to create an odd shape. These discs are only intended for use with | The discs are mini discs, but also have two opposite sides cut off to create an odd shape. These discs are only intended for use with spindle-type CD-ROM drives or trays with inner mounting rails; not intended for use with saddy trays, slot-loading drives, and most {{wp|iMac}} computers. | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JrO3jWv1V8 Commercial for Mystery Series PokéROMs] | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JrO3jWv1V8 Commercial for Mystery Series PokéROMs] | ||
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*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tvjkIcUSb8 Alternate video of Pikachu PokéROM playthrough] | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tvjkIcUSb8 Alternate video of Pikachu PokéROM playthrough] | ||
*[http://www.eagb.net/gameboy/gr88.htm Review of the Psyduck PokéROM] | *[http://www.eagb.net/gameboy/gr88.htm Review of the Psyduck PokéROM] | ||
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Revision as of 15:59, 18 February 2016
This article is incomplete. Please feel free to edit this article to add missing information and complete it. Reason: Gameplay of non-Premier Series discs, origin of Mew disc |
PokéROM | |
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A Pikachu PokéROM | |
Basic info
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Platform: | PC |
Category: | Educational |
Players: | 1-4 players |
Connectivity: | None |
Developer: | Mattel Interactive |
Publisher: | The Learning Company |
Part of: | Generation I miscellaneous |
Ratings
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CERO: | N/A |
ESRB: | N/A |
ACB: | N/A |
OFLC: | N/A |
PEGI: | N/A |
GRAC: | N/A |
GSRR: | N/A |
Release dates
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Japan: | N/A |
North America: | 2000 |
Australia: | ??? |
Europe: | ??? |
South Korea: | N/A |
Hong Kong: | N/A |
Taiwan: | N/A |
Websites
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Japanese: | N/A |
English: | Official site (archive) |
PokéROMs are a series of educational CD-ROMs created in 2000 by The Learning Company and Mattel. It can be run on both Windows and Macintosh.
Gameplay
The entire game is guided by Professor Oak, voiced by Stan Hart.
Upon startup, the player is asked to choose a name and difficulty level; there are five difficulty levels, corresponding to the elementary school grades 1-5.
After doing so, the player is shown a 6×4 array of tiles with either natural numbers or elementary arithmetic expressions of natural numbers (incorrectly referred to as equations by the game), which are then concealed after a fixed amount of time. This is a game of Concentration, in which player must reveal two tiles with equivalent values at the same time, which causes both tiles to disappear. Underneath the tiles is stock artwork of the Pokémon featured on the disc.
After pairing all the tiles, the player has freed the Pokémon, and gains the option to view to Pokémon in its natural habitat or go to the Pokémon Sanctuary. Clicking "Print" allows the player to navigate through various images of that Pokémon from the anime. Selecting to go to the Pokémon Sanctuary causes a loading screen featuring various screenshots from the Pokémon anime to appear. Once at the Pokémon Sanctuary, the player can either go to the Trainer Center or Observation Lab.
The Trainer Center contains a multiplayer quiz game for 1-4 players, stylized as a virtual board game. The players are put on a board with 11 stations. In turn, players are each asked a question from a pool of 200 on math, science, reading and social studies, as well as Pokémon; getting a question right advances the player's piece by one station. The first player to reach the end is the winner.
The Observation Center allows the player to click on pinging circles on a horizontally scrolling landscape to view various screenshots from the Pokémon anime of that Pokémon.
Releases
The Premier Series contains ten discs: Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Pikachu, Meowth, Psyduck, Poliwhirl, Gengar, Eevee, and Mewtwo. These were primarily single releases in blister packs. These were all available together in the Complete Collection release. Two-disc packs were also available in blister packs.
The Movie Series contains ten discs: Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres, Hoothoot, Togepi, Marill, Elekid, Ledyba, Slowking, and Lugia. This set is focused on The Power of One, with the anime stills coming from that movie. These were primarily single releases in blister packs. Two-disc packs were also available in sleeves, containing one of these three pairs: Zapdos and Elekid, Articuno and Lugia, Moltres and Togepi.
The Mystery Series contains 30 discs, which were released in Mystery Packs, packs containing two visible discs and one hidden disc; the discs are arranged diagonally from the bottom to the top, with the central disc turned over. The 20 Pokémon released as visible discs are: Butterfree, Arbok, Jigglypuff, Venonat, Geodude, Mr. Mime, Lapras, Exeggutor, Jynx, Chikorita, Cyndaquil, Totodile, Spinarak, Mareep, Bellossom, Sunflora, Quagsire, Snubbull, Scizor, and Stantler. Pokémon released as Mystery Discs are: Charizard, Blastoise, Gyarados, Dragonite, Sentret, Hoppip, Gligar, Heracross, Donphan, and Blissey.
A Mew disc was also released, but it is unknown how.
A sampler PokéROM (possibly Mew) was included with at least some copies of The ClueFinders 4th Grade Adventures: Puzzle of the Pyramid.[1]
Images
Premiere Series
Movie Series
Mystery Series
Discs
The discs are mini discs, but also have two opposite sides cut off to create an odd shape. These discs are only intended for use with spindle-type CD-ROM drives or trays with inner mounting rails; not intended for use with saddy trays, slot-loading drives, and most iMac computers.
External links
- Commercial for Mystery Series PokéROMs
- Video of Pikachu PokéROM playthrough
- Alternate video of Pikachu PokéROM playthrough
- Review of the Psyduck PokéROM
References
This article is part of Project Sidegames, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on the Pokémon Sidegames. |