- Pokémon Dash
Infobox VG
title=Pokémon Dash
caption=
developer=Ambrella
publisher=Nintendo
designer=
engine=
released=vgrelease|Japan|JPN|December 2, 2004
vgrelease|PAL Region|PAL|March 11, 2005
vgrelease|North America|NA|March 13, 2005
vgrelease|South Korea|KOR|March 22, 2007
genre=Racing
modes=Single player ,multiplayer
ratings=ESRB: E (Everyone)
PEGI: 3+
platforms=Nintendo DS
media=
requirements=
input=nihongo|"Pokémon Dash"|ポケモンダッシュ|Pokemon Dasshu is a racing
video game . It is notable for being the first "Pokémon " racing game and the first Pokémon game to be released for theNintendo DS . It was alaunch title in Japan, Europe and Australia. "Dash" was developed byAmbrella , who also developed "Hey You, Pikachu! " and "Pokémon Channel ".Gameplay
Using a stylus, the player controls a Pokémon and races to each checkpoint. After players have passed each of the number of checkpoints in order, the course is completed. "Dash" also features a training cup, which is given to players starting the game for the first time. After completing the training cup, the player has the chance to play in the Grand Prix Mode (GP mode). There are five main cups to compete in GP mode. "Dash" also offers harder GP modes that can be unlocked, which put the player against a faster level of Pokémon. Each cup has five courses within its area.
"Dash" also has multiplayer support. Up to six
Nintendo DS units can be connected together.Game Boy Advance compatibility
This game features compatibility with the
Game Boy Advance games "Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire", "FireRed, LeafGreen", or "Emerald". If the player inserts any of those cartridges in Slot 2, and has completed GP mode, he or she can make courses like the Pokémon in their team. The time to complete the courses depend on factors like type and level.Reception
The game received a mediocre score from
IGN due to the fact that the player could only play asPikachu in single player, and could also be finished within hours. [Harris, Craig. [http://ds.ign.com/articles/595/595972p1.html IGN: Pokemon Dash! review] . March 14, 2005. IGN. Accessed June 11, 2007]References
External links
* [http://ds.ign.com/articles/595/595972p1.html The review for Pokémon Dash on IGN]
* [http://dash.pokemon-games.com/ Pokémon Dash official Website]
* [http://gba.gamespy.com/nintendo-ds/pokemon-dash/ Gamespy Pokémon Dash page]
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