Pokemon Ranger: Guardian Signs (Nintendo DS, 2010)

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While the majority of Pokemon DS games are firmly in the role-playing genre, those looking for a trading-card based video game can check out "Pokemon Ranger: Guardian Signs" for the Nintendo DS. This action-packed third installment in the "Pokemon Ranger" series had a 2010 release date worldwide, and it was popular enough to receive a European re-release for the Wii U console in 2016.Developed by Nintendo and Creatures, Inc., "Pokemon Ranger: Guardian Signs" is akin to an action game, tasking you with capturing Pokemon using real-time gestures. By using the stylus, or "styler," you draw symbols on the screen to catch and build an army of monsters capable of stopping the evil Pokemon Pinchers. Of course, it isn't as easy as it sounds, because these captives can attack the borders of the shapes you create and eventually drain your health. When you successfully capture your targets, as difficult as it may be, you receive XP that can be used to purchase upgrades and increase your capture power.The plot features a brand-new adventure in the island region of Oblivia, where you become stranded after a brutal battle with the villainous brigade known as the Pokemon Pinchers. This nefarious crowd is in the process of trying to capture a rare creature when you and your partner intervene. However, in the process, your partner is kidnapped and you're knocked out. After awakening, the player encounters a young Pichu, who plays a ukulele. This Pichu quickly becomes your new partner and the first of your many available companions, leading to a glorious adventure in which you'll meet friends, foes, and countless Pokemon on your journey to save your friend and defeat the Pokemon Pinchers. The job of a Ranger is to protect nature, but if you work hard, you might just be able to save the world.One of the new features in this series is the addition of the eponymous Guardian Signs. By using the stylus to draw specific and unique symbols during battle, you can summon legendary monsters to come to your aid. These monsters, favorites of the Pokemon franchise, range from the three legendary dogs, like Entei and Suicune, to the elemental birds, like Moltres and Zapdos, to the more volatile and mysterious Deoxys.Another new feature is the Fly Field move, which allows players to take to the sky on the backs of their favored Pokemon and battle against rare flying types that would otherwise be inaccessible. This gives the game a wider breadth of maneuvering while maintaining the spirit of the Pokemon franchise. There's no doubt that Pokemon has come a long way since the original top-down adventures, but this game and others like it take Nintendo's creativity to the next level.If you own other Pokemon games for the DSi or DS, such as "Diamond," you can transfer the monsters you catch in "Guardian Signs" to those games.

Product Identifiers

PublisherNintendo
MPN045496741051
UPC0045496741051
eBay Product ID (ePID)211996757

Product Key Features

RatingE-Everyone
GenreRole Playing
Video Game SeriesPokemon Ranger Series
PlatformNintendo DS
Game NamePokemon Ranger: Guardian Signs

Additional Product Features

Release Year2010
Number of Players1-4
Country/Region of ManufactureUSA
Control ElementsGamepad/Joystick
ESRB DescriptorMild Cartoon Violence

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4.8
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  • Severely underrated pokemon game

    From the beginning of this game, the story line keeps you interested. The game designers have gone far and beyond to create a very unique game play. Capturing pokemon is fun and it's so cute to see them follow you and do everything you ask them to do. Even after several hours of immersion game play, there was just so much left to do. I highly recommend this game to anyone, pokemon fan or not, this is a gem of a DS game

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  • The Most Polished Ranger Game

    Most people don't like the Ranger spin-off series, but I happen to enjoy them. It was several nights worth of casual entertainment, and gameplay-wise it addresses many complaints from its precursors. In my opinion it has slightly less memorable music than past releases, but many of the themes are still great and a few in particular have the epic moments they deserve.

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  • Fun game

    Fun little side game in the Pokémon universe with a compelling story and fun unique gameplay

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  • Excellent game

    Haven’t played in Y E A R S. Finally wanted to play it again and I’ve already beaten it within a week of owning it😂😂

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  • Happy to give my game cartridge a home! Thanks for the great purchase!

    Happy to give my game cartridge a home! Thanks for the great purchase!

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  • Great game!

    Don't know how I missed this game back in the day. Was fun to play through later in life though. Thanks for the game!

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  • Fun Game!

    Thanks for the fast shipping and great quality of the physical cartridge.

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  • Last Pokemon Rangers game

    The game seems good so far, my only complaint is the photocopy looks like it wasn't printed right. The edges of it are worn away and white.

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  • 10/10 love everything about it

    The product came in perfect condition and works great. It came earlier than expected and in a bubble mailer to keep it safe on the way. 10/10 purchase, would buy again.

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  • Great game

    I just couldn’t help myself! I played the first one before and it was sooo good but sadly my nephew lost my games.. but to find not just one or two of the ranger games but three!!?? It was a such a great deal! Highly recommend!! Fun Pokémon game especially if you are just beginning this is a great one to play! It is different than the rest of the Pokémon games but definitely worth buying!

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