It really disappoints me how underrated the story in Black and White is in the industry. It gets almost NO recognition. It deals with mental abuse, morality, animal violence, and ideology in ways other games wish they could. Yet no one seems to notice and just look at the surface elements. "It's a pokemon game". Even with just how complex N is as a character shows how much thought and effort they put into the story.The story is also intertwined with the mechanics. It directly questions whether your actions throughout these games is right or if you really are enslaving these creatures. It asks you to look at it from a different perspective.
>>59115834Open menuGo to Reddit AnswersExpand searchCreate postOpen inboxUser AvatarExpand user menuThis account has been permanently banned. Check your inbox for a message with more information.Visit inboxGo to pokemonr/pokemon10y agoSilverriolu295Previously a Black BeltJoinA write up thing about why Black and White's story needs more recognitionDiscussionSpoilers for Pokemon Black and White!!It really disappoints me how underrated the story in Black and White is in the industry. It gets almost NO recognition. It deals with mental abuse, morality, animal violence, and ideology in ways other games wish they could. Yet no one seems to notice and just look at the surface elements. "It's a pokemon game". Even with just how complex N is as a character shows how much thought and effort they put into the story.The story is also intertwined with the mechanics. It directly questions whether your actions throughout these games is right or if you really are enslaving these creatures. It asks you to look at it from a different perspective.I wanna talk about N for a second because he is developed so well. While it is obvious he is a villain from the moment you meet him, he starts out by stating that he can hear what your pokemon is saying. This sets him apart and is a major part of his character. N was taken in by Ghetsis as a young child. It is actually implied that kidnapping may have been involved. N is isolated from the rest of the world. In order to further his own agenda and plans, Ghestis brings him only the pokemon hurt by people. N is raised with a skewed view of how pokemon are treated, but he also grows up connecting with pokemon in a way no one else has. This means he both understands pokemon more than anyone, but also doesn't at the same time.
>>59115836His views are soon challenged as soon as he goes out into the world. By now he is crowned king of team plasma and believes he is fighting for the freedom of pokemon, no longer letting them be hurt by selfish people. (Actually the grunts using pokemon themselves illustrates how many are on board with Ghetsis's actual plans making the ones remaining who follow N in B2W2 very interesting). When N sees that pokemon are enjoying being with people, it makes no sense.By the end of the game, he still isn't convinced though. He finds out he was essentially Ghetsis's puppet and is even verbally assaulted by what he saw as his Father his whole life. The game ends on him saying "Farewell" and he flies off with Zekrom to really find out what the truths are.Brilliant writing. I hope this game will get the recognition it deserves.
>>59115836What the fuck
>>59115834Even apart from N's backstory, his role and the main character's in the story of Unova's legendary Pokemon is fascinating. The twin heroes of truth and ideals, the hints that you and N are those ancient souls reborn and clashing once more, it all feels so mythical and grandiose, really putting the battles between you and him on a different scale than any other game has approached, in my opinion.(Also, in my game he flew off on Reshiram. Just saying.)
