What it is
A 2009 DS roguelike dungeon-crawler where you play as a human who woke up as a Pokémon, forming a rescue team with a partner to explore randomized mystery dungeons.
Releases & editions
| Platform | Year | Edition | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo DS | 2009 | Standard | — |
| Wii U | 2016 | Standard | Digital · Virtual Console |
Where it sits for newcomers
Later
A beloved dungeon-crawling spin-off with a surprisingly emotional story, but very different from mainline Pokémon — save it for after you've tried the core games.
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