Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
|
This article contains pre-release information. This article's contents are based on the pre-release information that was given out beforehand. Please change any incorrect information and add in any additional facts that are missing. |
| Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon ポケモン超不思議のダンジョン | |
|---|---|
 Boxart for Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon | |
Basic info
| |
| Platform: | Nintendo 3DS |
| Category: | Dungeon crawler |
| Players: | 1 |
| Connectivity: | Nintendo Network, StreetPass, Infrared |
| Developer: | Spike Chunsoft |
| Publisher: | Nintendo The Pokémon Company |
| Part of: | Generation VI side series |
Ratings
| |
| CERO: | A |
| ESRB: | E |
| ACB: | N/A |
| OFLC: | N/A |
| PEGI: | 7 (provisional) |
| GRAC: | N/A |
| GSRR: | N/A |
Release dates
| |
| Japan: | September 17, 2015[1] |
| North America: | November 20, 2015[2] |
| Australia: | February 20, 2016[3] |
| Europe: | February 19, 2016 |
| South Korea: | N/A |
| Hong Kong: | N/A |
| Taiwan: | N/A |
Websites
| |
| Japanese: | Pokémon.co.jp |
| English: | Official site Pokémon.com Nintendo.com |
|
Japanese boxart
 Japanese boxart for Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon | |
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon (Japanese: ポケモン超不思議のダンジョン Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon) is an upcoming Nintendo 3DS title that is a part of the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series. It is the tenth entry in Japan and the seventh entry internationally. Like the other Pokémon Mystery Dungeon games, it is an adaptation of the Mystery Dungeon games for Pokémon.
It was released in Japan on September 17, 2015, and is scheduled to be released in North America on November 20, 2015, in Europe on February 19, 2016, and in Australia and New Zealand in February 20, 2016.
Features
New features
- All 720 Pokémon that were officially revealed at the time are present in the game.
- Accessories are now visible on both the player and partner in the overworld and in dungeons.
- As the first entry in the series released during Generation VI, it introduces Mega Evolution and the Fairy type to the series.
- Mega Evolution allows Pokémon to become more powerful, attack multiple enemies, and break down walls.
- The Progress Device allows players to save inside of dungeons.
- Wands, items that can be used multiple times, are introduced.
- The Connection Orb replaces the bulletin boards as the interface for taking jobs. By completing jobs, clients become friends and connections to more Pokémon appear.
- In addition to returning stores, stores called Hawlucha's Slam School, Café Connection, Klefki's Rockin' Lock, (Japanese: ニャースシアター Meowth Theater), and (Japanese: ラプラス大陸便 Lapras Intercontinental Travel) are available.
- When all team members surround an enemy Pokémon, called an Alliance, moves that would normally be not very effective ignore type matchups.
- Items called looplets and emeras are introduced. By putting emeras into a held looplet, Pokémon can be powered up. Any emera obtained in a dungeon disappear when leaving it.
- A (Japanese: ジュークボックス jukebox) feature allows players to listen to music from the games and even previous titles in the series.
Returning features
- The Deposit Box once again replaces Kangaskhan Storage.
- The Belly mechanic makes a return.
- The personality test that featured in the first two installments returns; however, it is optional.
Plot
As in previous games, the player is a human who has been transformed into a Pokémon child, and has appeared in a world inhabited only by Pokémon. The player is unable to remember how they became a Pokémon.
In this world, they meet their partner who lives in Serene Village, a settlement which is on the (Japanese: 水の大陸 Water Continent). As the player is a Pokémon child, the player is taken in by a Nuzleaf, who takes a parental role to the player. The player also attends the (Japanese: おだやか村の学校 Serene Village School).
The Expedition Society is a group that has many goals: to make a world map, to help Pokémon in trouble, and to understand the mysteries of the world. However, children are not allowed to join. They are based in Lively Town on the Water Continent. Lively Town is home to many shops, like Post Town or Treasure Town in previous games.
This world has been affected by incidents where some Pokémon, including Legendary and Mythical Pokémon, have been turned to stone. Later on in the story, it is revealed that the Dark Matter is behind it all, as it attempts to drain all the energy from the Life Tree and then destroy the entire planet by moving it right into the sun.
|
Spoilers end here. |
|
|---|
Characters
Playable characters
The player may play as one of 20 Pokémon. The partner is also chosen from these 20 Pokémon. The player may, as in the prior Nintendo DS titles, choose the player and partner Pokémon using a quiz, or as in the WiiWare titles and Gates to Infinity, choose a Pokémon themselves.
Some Pokémon like Bulbasaur and Totodile have Egg Moves at the beginning of the game, while others like Squirtle and Fennekin do not have any at all.
Non-playable characters
- Main article: List of Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon characters
- Nuzleaf acts as the parent of the player.
- Simipour is the principal of the Serene Village School and is very carefree and relaxed. Simipour values the independence and teaching of children.
- Watchog is the assistant principal of the Serene Village School. Unlike Simipour, he cares highly about the school's reputation and is afraid of problems at school, such as the player's partner.
- Farfetch'd is the teacher of the hero and partner. Farfetch'd is a serious teacher, but lessons are often interrupted.
- Audino is the village doctor and the health teacher. A friendly but serious teacher, Audino also often cracks jokes.
- School children:
- Pancham is the bully of the Serene Village School. With Shelmet, Pancham teases Goomy and the player's partner. Pancham, as a Pokémon child, still fears entering Mystery Dungeons.
- Shelmet is a subordinate to Pancham. Shelmet teases Goomy and the player's partner with Pancham.
- Deerling is popular with classmates, but speaks bluntly.
- Goomy is the youngest student at the school. Despite being timid and teased often, Goomy has the guts to enter a dungeon alone.
- Espurr is an intelligent, mature high-achieving student, and isn't very talkative. Espurr's default level is 18.
- Kecleon runs the Kecleon Shop.
- Hawlucha runs Hawlucha's Slam School.
- Kangaskhan runs Café Connection.
- Klefki runs Klefki's Rockin' Lock.
- Cofagrigus runs Gold Gorgeous.
- Meowth runs Meowth Theater.
- Lapras runs Lapras Intercontinental Travel.
- Expedition Society:
- Ampharos is the leader of the Expedition Society. The other members trust Ampharos, despite its poor sense of direction.
- Mawile is the Expedition Society's archaeologist.
- Jirachi is the Expedition Society's astronomer. When it sleeps, it doesn't awaken easily.
- Buizel is the Exploration Society's specialist in deep-sea searches. As an older companion, Buizel protects the player and their partner.
- Archen is the Exploration Society's specialist in sky searches.
- Dedenne is in charge of communications of the Expedition Society.
- Bunnelby is the Exploration Society's specialist in underground searches.
- Swirlix is a glutton who is in charge of cooking food for the Expedition Society.
Additionally, all Legendary and Mythical Pokémon are said to play a role in the story.
Gallery
Artwork
The Water Continent
- Waiwai Town.png
- Wind Continent.png
The Wind Continent
The Connection Orb
Some Legendary Pokémon featured in the game
A looplet
An emera
A Reward
Badge of the Expedition Society
Logo of the Expedition Society
Pokémon
Logos
English logo
Japanese logo
Staff
- Main article: Staff of Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
