Pokemon Trozei! NDS
Pokemon Trozei is a refreshed version of Pokemon Puzzle Challenge, a game created in 2000 for the Game Boy console. The program is a cross between the popular Tetris and the famous Bejeweled puzzle.
Pokemon Trozei! Release Date NDS
06March2006
developer: Genius Sonority publisher: Nintendo
game language: English
Experience endless Pokémon puzzle action in Pokémon Trozei, a brand-new puzzle game only for Nintendo DS. Using the stylus, slide Pokémon puzzle pieces and line up four in a row (horizontally or vertically) to make a Trozei and clear the screen.
Features
* Find a line up over 380 Pokémon puzzle pieces to complete your Trozei list.
* Battle or cooperate wirelessly with friends to help uncover rare Pokémon for your collection.
* Rescue stolen Pokémon and uncover the evil plans of the Phobos Battalion in Adventure mode.
* Distribute a version of Pokémon Trozei with limited functions to friends, allowing you to compete or cooperate with a friend using just one game card!
The Basics
When you line up four identical Pokémon vertically or horizontally, it's called a Trozei. When you get a Trozei with four or more Pokémon, they disappear from the screen and you enter Trozei Chance mode. While the Trozei Chance lasts, you can Trozei three or more Pokémon, and then two Pokémon.
When you line up more Pokémon than needed to get a Trozei -- such as a Trozei with five Pokémon instead of four -- a Ditto will appear. Since Ditto can be Trozeid with any Pokémon, they come in very handy and can help you rack up big points.
Here is a closer look at the four modes of play in Pokémon Trozei.
Trozei Adventure (1 Player)
In Adventure mode, you play as Lucy Fleetfoot in an action-packed mission to save tons of Pokémon from the evil Phobos Battalion.
Endless Trozei (1 Player)
In this mode, your goal is to challenge your high score by playing as long as possible. Select a starting level, then let the Trozei marathon begin. When the number of remaining Pokémon reaches zero, you move to the next level.
Trozei Battle (2 Players)
In Trozei Battle, the player whose field has been filled with Pokémon will lose. If you make numerous Trozeis during the battle, you can send Pokémon that are in your Pokémon set to your opponent's field.
Pair Trozei (2 Players)
Your goal in Pair Trozei is to challenge the high score while cooperating with a friend. The more Continuous Trozeis you make, the easier it is for your partner to get Trozeis because the number of types of Pokémon will decrease on their field. Also, Dittos will drop on your partner's field instead of yours.
Lucy Fleetfoot to the Rescue!
The storyline in Pokémon Trozei is much deeper than you'd expect in a puzzle game. The evil Phobos Battalion has been stealing countless Poké Balls containing Pokémon and carrying them to their secret bases using machines called Phobos Mobiles. Playing as Lucy Fleetfoot, your mission is to rescue the stolen Pokémon from the Phobos Battalion.
To rescue Pokémon, you'll need to use a gadget called the Trozei Beamer. This device allows you to scan Poké Balls and then transfer the Pokémon inside to safety. An accurate lock is required for transfer, which means that you have to line up Poké Balls containing identical Pokémon in a straight line.
To rescue all of the stolen Pokémon, you'll have to battle your way through a long series of increasingly challenging levels and boss battles with Phobos Battalion generals.
Bottom Line
Pokémon Trozei is a great new puzzle game. The Pokémon flavor will definitely appeal to Pokémon fans, but even if you're not a Pokémon fanatic this game is worth checking out just for the great puzzle action. The basic gameplay mechanics are easy to learn, but the longer you play the more you realize that there is real depth beneath the deceptively simple exterior. This is a must-play for any puzzle fan.
Last updated on 10 December 2007
Game mode: single / multiplayer Multiplayer mode: Player counter: 1-2
User score: 6 / 10 based on 49 votes.
Age restrictions Pokemon Trozei!: Good for all ages.