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Pokemon, Crystal Version

Platform : Game Boy Color
Rated: Everyone
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 660 ratings

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  • No. of players: 1-2
  • Tournament-style combat
  • Play as a male or female trainer, collecting, and schooling growing monsters

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Your mission is to challenge-and defeat-all 8 gym leaders, one at a time. As you collect Trainer badges and earn respect among Pokémon and trainers alike, you will travel through deep, dark caves and across vast oceans and plains. Keep your eyes peeled as you go-some Pokémon only show up in certain areas and some come out only at certain times of the day or night. And some Pokémon can only be hatched, so you'll want to match them wisely to ensure that they produce eggs. Defeating gym leaders is not your only challenge. You must also fill up your Pokédex and unravel all the mysteries in the land of Johto.

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Pokémon Crystal is to Pokémon Gold and Silver what Pokémon Yellow is to Pokémon Red and Blue. It features several minor upgrades from its predecessors, but in essence it's still the same game. The classic Pokémon formula of adventuring, collecting, and battling is at a series best with Crystal. This is one of the best and most addictive role-playing games for the Game Boy Color.

The most notable feature is the selectable female trainer who has her own set of animations and backgrounds. This is a great option for female Pokémon fans who were previously stuck playing the game as a male character. There are also subtle improvements to the cell phone system, HM moves, and prebattle animations. Rival trainers' phone calls are now more plentiful and pragmatic. HM moves, which are required throughout the game, are available at the push of a button--you'll no longer have to navigate menus to use these moves. Lastly, seeing a Pokémon's new animation makes encountering new creatures more fun than before.

If you haven't played Gold or Silver yet, Crystal is definitely the way to go. If you've played those previous games, Crystal has only enough new features to justify a purchase from Pokémon fanatics. This game is compatible with the link cable, Game Boy printer, and Pokémon Pikachu 2. It's playable on Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance only, and can be played on a television using Pokémon Stadium 2 and a Transfer Pak. --Raymond M. Padilla

Pros:

  • New female trainer
  • Prebattle animations are cute
  • Lots of subtle improvements Cons:
    • Too similar to Gold and Silver
    • Mobile phone features not in the U.S. version

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4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2 out of 5
660 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the appearance and condition of the video game software. They mention that it looks pretty mint, has better graphics, and is worth a look. That said, some complain about the battery. Opinions are mixed on quality and performance.

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18 customers mention18 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the condition of the video game software. They mention that it is in great condition, works great, and is a good buy. Some reviewers also mention that the sticker is still attached and the product is in excellent condition.

"Item was as described, good seller, would buy from again." Read more

"...The game arrived really quickly and in good condition with the sticker still attached and with little wear as described...." Read more

"Overall the price was good, I was expecting the battery not to work and that's fine...." Read more

"Game arrived on time, the sticker is in perfect condition and the only thing I worried about was the save function, as many others have had issues...." Read more

9 customers mention9 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the video game. They mention that it looks pretty mint for how long it has been around, has cute prebattle animations, and subtle improvements. They also appreciate the better graphics and that it's worth a look.

"...Now for the time this game was released this had great graphics, and added a major change: the first game you could play as a girl...." Read more

"...And a huge plus was that the game looks pretty mint for how long its been around. I highly recommend!!..." Read more

"...It's good, clean, classic fun and it's worth a look...." Read more

"...-New Items! -Pokemon are now animated! -Better graphics! -Only for GB Color or Advance! -Explore Johto and Kanto!..." Read more

98 customers mention49 positive49 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the video game software. Some mention that it is a great game, while others say that the save function did not work properly.

"...this review, just remember that this game was, and is the best pokemon game out their." Read more

"...Very, very disappointing. I did start a new game and saved immediately when I could to see if the save would hold, and it did...." Read more

"...It does indeed have a working battery and saves properly, but it took me a few tries to get it working on my GBA..." Read more

"...crystal, silver and gold is a dead internal battery meaning the game can't save...." Read more

52 customers mention30 positive22 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the video game. Some mention that it works like new, while others say that the save battery does not work as the description said it would. They are disappointed that the internal battery does no work, and the mechanics in the game do not all work properly.

"...It does indeed have a working battery and saves properly, but it took me a few tries to get it working on my GBA..." Read more

"...neglected to say that the battery was malfunctioning, so time in the game only progresses when I'm playing...." Read more

"Took me all the way back. Works perfectly. Highly recommend the seller. Fantastic job, thank you so much. 🤙🤝..." Read more

"...condition and I really wish I could give it 5 but the battery does not work so I have to get it replaced in order to even play it so I can actually..." Read more

24 customers mention0 positive24 negative

Customers have negative opinions about the battery of the video game. They say that it was dead and wouldn't save, the internal battery ran dry in about a month, and the save battery doesn't work. Some customers also mention that the game cartridge came with a bad battery that prevented them from saving.

"...My copy of the game came in with a dead battery." Read more

"...of it but a common problem for crystal, silver and gold is a dead internal battery meaning the game can't save...." Read more

"Besides the battery being nearly broken, this used game was just what I expected! Very fun to return to the good ol' days and play this game again...." Read more

"Game cartridge came with a bad battery. Prevented me from saving...." Read more

9 customers mention0 positive9 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the corruptness of the game. They mention that the game received was corrupt, and the file was defective. Some customers also report that the save battery was faulty or dead, and that the gaming cartridge was broken.

"...Not to mention the game itself malfunctions and the mechanics in the game don't all work properly" Read more

"...This game cartridge has faulty or dead save battery." Read more

"...time/day in the game changed had to start over several times the game was defective and i feally like the seller but will be more cautious" Read more

"It kept reading corrupt when I tried to save" Read more

Acceptable means really nice!
5 Stars
Acceptable means really nice!
I’m really happy with this purchase. I bought it for a friend and it’s way prettier than I was expecting with a “acceptable” description. There are some light scratches but they almost blend in where you don’t notice them.The battery works and game saves.
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Kenni Dumais
5.0 out of 5 stars great
Reviewed in Canada on September 24, 2021
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René
5.0 out of 5 stars Guter Zustand trotz Gebraucht
Reviewed in Germany on February 3, 2017
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5.0 out of 5 stars Pokemon Crystal Version
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 5, 2012
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Amazon Customer
1.0 out of 5 stars Absolute Scam
Reviewed in Canada on September 10, 2023
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5.0 out of 5 stars Sehr zufrieden
Reviewed in Germany on November 25, 2019
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