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Pokémon Sun (Japanese: ポケットモンスター太陽 Pocket Monsters Sun) and Pokémon Moon (Japanese: ポケットモンスタームーン Pocket Monsters Moon) are the primary paired versions of Generation Atora. The games are available on the Nintendo 3DS. The games take place in the new Atora region.
Both games were revealed during a worldwide announcement by Satoru Iwata through Nintendo Direct. The paired versions were released worldwide (except for select countries) in mid-October and are available for both retail sale and download. All copies of the game are playable in all seven of the languages that the Pokémon games are released in: Japanese, English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, and Korean.
Blurb
A whole new world of Pokémon in full, immersive 3D! Explore the Atora Region in its full capacity!
Features
3D compatible gameplay
Like the previous games, Pokémon Sun and Moon continue the new trend of a three dimensional style of gameplay using 3D modeled characters and creatures, rather than the old use of sprites. However, the games still feature 2D elements of gameplay in some areas. The battle system is again aesthetically overhauled, in order to feature more lively reactions to the attacks, such as when a Pokémon is being hit and when a move is being used.
Quests
Unlike previous titles, Pokémon Sun and Moon introduce quests into the game. As a result of bringing the open-world aspect to Pokémon, quests were additionally implemented. These quests are largely unrelated to the main storyline and have various end rewards including rare items, attacks, characters, and Pokémon.
Transportation
The player now has the ability to ride Pokémon for transportation throughout the region. Each Pokémon that is available to ride has different ride features.
Pokémon Refresh
Like the previous games, Pokémon Sun & Moon include Pokémon Refresh which allows the player to develop stronger bonds with their Pokémon. It uses the touch screen to allow players to pet, feed, and play with Pokémon currently on their team. Players may interact with their Pokémon by petting or feeding them via the touchscreen or mimicking their movements using the camera.
Sky and Dive battles
Sky Battles are battles which are restricted to Flying Pokémon, although some Pokémon with Levitate can enter. These airborne battles take place against Trainers standing far away, such as on cliffs. Dive battles, on the other hand,
Trainer customization
Once again, the player will now be able to change their appearance in-game, allowing them to customize their characters by changing their hair color and clothing.
Gyms
Sun and Moon feature Gyms just as every other main series title. However, instead of the standard eight, the games feature ten gyms. In Atora, the Gym Leaders are Plaxico (Normal), Botina (Grass), Hudson (Water), Necer (Ghost), Hooper (Flying), Jae (Ice), Chert (Rock), Xack (Normal), Trazz (Fire), and Grod (Poison).
Elite Four and Champion
As per recent tradition, the Elite Four can be battled in any order. After battling all four, a path to the Champion is unlocked. The Elite Four members are Hermes (Dark), Athena (Fighting), Poseidon (Water), and Artemis (Grass). After beating all four Elite Four members, the player will face the Champion, Ray, who uses the Dragon-type.
The second time around (and subsequent challenges), the player becomes the Champion and installs their own version of the Elite Four: Kaiser (Bug), Maribel (Steel), Elize (Fairy), and DeShaun (Electric).
Pokémon
Game-exclusive Pokémon
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Music
- Main article: Pokémon Sun & Moon Soundtrack
The soundtrack contains most of the background music and effect music from the games. The music is composed by Shota Kageyama (Sound Director of Pokémon X and Y), Hitomi Satō, Minako Adachi, and Junichi Masuda. Along with Pokémon X and Y, Sun and Moon do not feature Gō Ichinose as a composer, since he shifted to a side project of Game Freak's during the development of Pokémon Sun and Moon.
Trivia
- Pokémon Sun & Moon was actually announced for real on February 26, 2016! Despite this Dead Throne will still continue to write this series as the two do not tie in, although it's gonna be a bit awkward...