Sonic and the Pokemon Colosseum

Level 1... the Outskirt Stand



Someone's hovertruck with a squirming sack.





"Fwaah! We sure pigged out, eh? I love chowing down after a job! It adds to the flavor, I swear!"

"Heheheh, yeah. And we bagged ourselves a great catch, too! Boss'll be sure to fix us up with big rewards, too. Heheheh, it doesn't get any better than this!"





(paraphrased) "The building that blew up in Eclo Canyon was Team Snagem's hideout! They are a gang of pokemon abductors already marked for arrest. The hideout was only discovered as a result of the explosion. When police arrived, the ruined building was abandoned. Police are investigating currently."

Looks like it wasn't a clothing store after all- is Sonic a pokemon abductor too?





Ah yes, the rival. The pokemon games of the 80s always had a rival who would pick the pokemon that was strong against the pokemon you picked! But Sonic doesn't play by the rules- not only does he have TWO pokemon but he didn't even choose them!

Willie: "I'm Willie. I got a good look at you and I just got this huge urge to fight you! I can tell you're no ordinary Joe! What do you say? Let's battle!"



Why is the camera behind a Wheel, Willie?



"Yeee" -Willie, 2004



So in Pokemon Colosseum, the pokemon levels start in the 20s. It's harder in this game, since it's so dark and serious.



Meet Shadow and Silver. Unfortunately they must go by Umbreon and Espeon until I get to the Name Rater.











This is cute though. Zigzagoon's damage animation has him run between Willie's legs, but only if the Zigzagoon is alone on that side of the field.





It was hard but Sonic finally beats the first boss!

Willie: "Tch! Wiped out. I still need seasoning! But yeah, you're tough! Real tough! Hey I know, why not test your skills in Phenac City? It's out west from here. You'll find trainers way better than me there. You should go out there and get some battling in!

"Alright! I love battling!" says Sonic, "I live for the thrill of fighting!"



Good thing we already have the HM for fly!
MAP: Outskirt Stand. A lonely gasoline stand in a desolate desert. Travelers visit it on their journeys.



We don't actually fly, we just drive across the desert.
MAP: Phenac City. A gorgeous jewel of a town that overflows with water in a forbidding desert.



The three hedgehogs depart on their unicycle. The sidecar has a hoverpad for balance.



Shadow the Hedgehog is the most laidback and chill hedgehog out there. He loves to just lay back and enjoy a chili dog. He may be lax and careless, but it's okay because Umbreons are tanks. The Lax nature pretty much balances out his already high defensive stats.



Silver the Hedgehog is a real jolly old fellow. The world he comes from is ravaged by absolutely nothing but eternal Christmas cheer. Snow everywhere, glittering, and smiling children warming themselves by the fireplace. The lowered special attack is going to be a bit of a problem though. Silver didn't even one-hit KO the Zigzagoons.