Robopon Sun, Star, and Moon Versions

] Each time Cody successfully beats one of the Legend 7, he takes his or her place in the ranking system.

Gameplay

The gameplay mostly revolves around collecting and battling robotic characters in a similar manner to the "Pokémon" game series. To power up the Robopon, the player could add software and parts to them, differing from traditional "Pokémon" gameplay. Parts had varying amounts of space to store software and determined what sort of attacks the Robopon could use. For example, a Robopon could have an "Armgun" or a "Punch" part, and this software adds certain elements to the attacks. Furthermore, software could be added onto other parts, creating more powerful additions. For example, by equiping a "Thunder" software to a "Punch" part, the Robopon would be able to use "Thunderpunch". Software could also be mixed together to create special attacks - by mixing "Fire" and "Thunder" software, the Robopon would have the special move "Zapp!!". This software could also be removed. If you did so, the attack abilities it gave the Robopon would be removed as well. Due to the fact that only Sun was released in the USA, not all of the original 153 Robopon were available because the others were located on the "Star Version" that was never produced in the "US". [Walkthrough and FAQ by Katman at GameFAQs.com http://www.gamefaqs.com/portable/gbcolor/file/575974/11884]

"Robopon" cartridges have an Infrared panel on their top edge that allows them to trade information using waves much like a TV or VCR remote, allowing the cartridge to react to different objects. For example, pointing a remote control at the cartridges and pressing a button might boost the "Robopon"'s stats, or open a chest within the games [instructions page 29] . This feature was called the "GB Kiss". [cite web | author=Matthew Wanlin | year=2000 | title=Atlus Releases Robopon: Sun Version| url=http://www.rpgamer.com/news/Q4-2000/121000a.html | work= | accessdate=Oct 14 | accessyear=2007] The game included over 150 different Robopon to use, with the first 2 releases and then over 168, with the release of Moon version, [Moon version, box back side] though some had to be upgraded, similar to "Pokémon's" evolution stages. The Robopon were classified as either Arm, Move, or Boot. Arm tended to have high offense, Move were fast, and Boot had the highest stats overall. Boot Robopon could not have their parts or software changed.

Japanese Releases

While the USA only received the Sun Version, the Japanese first had the two main releases, then nearly a year later got the "Moon Version", release. The Japanese version of the GB Kiss, features a letter writing/sending feature, that can be accessed from the main menu, which can also send messages over the telephone. [Japanese instructions, for Sun, Star and Moon versions, pages 42-48] While for the USA release, only the sending Robopon feature is included on the GB Kiss. These versions are also compatible with the Japanese exclusive game "Robot Ponkottsu 64: Nanatsu no Umi no Caramel" with the Nintendo 64's Transfer Pak [Robot Ponkottsu 64: Nanatsu no Umi no Caramel, instruction manual, page 4.]

equels

Two Game Boy Advance sequels were made; "Robopon 2 Cross Version" and "Robopon 2 Ring Version", in a manner similar to that of the release patterns of different generations of "Pokémon" games. These games stars Cody traveling to another island but forgetting his Robopon. Subsequently, he has to find new Robopon, but instead of catching them he has to make them by finding different types of batteries and combining them in a method known as "Sparking". The game featured four-on-four battles, where all the Robopon the player had on him would battle against four opponent Robopon.

A "Robopon" game called "" was made for the Nintendo 64 but was never released outside of Japan.

Reception

The game received a 7.0 from IGN.com, stating that it was a decent game, but played like a clone of "Pokémon". The game received a 3 out of 5 from Nintendo Power.

References

External links

*GameFAQs|id=575974|name="Robopon Sun Version"
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