Pokemon Tower Defense 1 Walkthrough

About PTD 1 Walkthrough

A Little Info About Everything Pi's, Ka's, and Chu's!

For those unfamiliar with the series, Pokémon is short for "Pocket Monsters" in Japanese. Created by Nintendo, the game (and the subsequent animated series) is a JRPG where the main character uses monsters to battle other monsters.

The game's premise is that you can capture Pokémon and keep them as "fighting pets." You train them, make them stronger, and have them compete in tournaments. The storyline follows a young kid who becomes a Pokémon trainer and aspires to catch all the Pokémon in the world. To address concerns about animal cruelty, the series notes that battles are never fatal, though the creatures do endure a lot of pain.

All Pokémon are depicted as cute creatures, even the big dinosaur-like ones, designed with sparkly eyes. Pokémon can only make sounds composed of their name’s syllables. For instance, a Jigglypuff can only say "ji," "gli," and "puff." Despite this, Pokémon understand each other and follow human commands. Now, onto the game!

Familiar Faces and Storyline

Fans will be delighted to see Cerulean City's famous citizens in their original Gameboy appearances. The story is set in a fictional timeline years after the first Gameboy game, featuring key characters acting humorously out of character.

How it Plays

Pokémon Tower Defense combines tower defense with the Pokémon concept of catching and leveling up monsters. You have up to six Pokémon to deploy in battle, assigning them to defensive positions on the field. The Pokémon attack any enemies that pass within range, acting as the "towers" in this defense game.

Each Pokémon can learn up to four attacks, which you can switch at any time during combat. New skills are learned by earning experience points from defeating enemies. Choosing the right skills is crucial as each Pokémon has strengths and weaknesses. For example, Charmander's fire attack is powerful but less effective against fire-resistant enemies.

Not Newbie Friendly

If you're new to Pokémon, take time to learn about the series and its various Pokémon. Understanding attack types, resistances, and leveling trees is advantageous. Younger fans can be surprisingly knowledgeable and helpful.

There are over a hundred Pokémon, with new ones added frequently. The developers, being big fans, continually update the game, minimizing bugs and performance issues. However, the game requires a time investment, making it less suitable for those looking for a quick distraction. For dedicated Pokémon fans, this game offers new gameplay with familiar characters and humor.

Catching New Pokémon

You'll position your Pokémon on defensive hotspots. Starting with one Pokémon, the tutorial teaches you how to use the Pokéball to catch more. You weaken an enemy’s health bar until it turns red, then drag the Pokéball to the target. Timing is crucial, so slow down the battle to catch new Pokémon effectively.

Some Pokémon, marked with large blue bars, cannot be captured. These tough opponents should be targeted with their weakness attributes to remove them quickly.

Conclusion

Pokémon Tower Defense is a unique blend of tower defense and Pokémon mechanics, providing an enjoyable experience for fans of the series. With continuous updates and a deep understanding of Pokémon lore, it’s a game that keeps evolving and challenging players.