![]() All of this history will undoubtedly be lost on younger fans of the series, but it will be enough to elicit an emotional response from those who grew up with the franchise, transforming a solid little adventure into a nostalgic experience that is greater than the sum of its parts. It is for these reasons that the game feels chronologically displaced, a modern title that is simultaneously removed from and entrenched in the past. That is not to say that the title is archaic rather, it shares a number of similarities with the Pokémon spin-offs of that time, and it is clear the game would have been among kin had it been released alongside the likes of Pokémon Snap and Hey You, Pikachu! Also of importance around this time was the American premiere of Mewtwo Strikes Back, and fans old enough to remember the event will note that PokéPark Wii bears more than a passing resemblance to “Pikachu’s Vacation,” the animated short that preceded the film. ![]() ![]() At a cursory glance, the title seems like it was ripped straight out of a bygone generation, the kind of Pokémon spin-off that would have felt more at home on Nintendo 64 than on a modern-day game console. PokéPark Wii is something of an anachronism.
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