Покемон Стадиум: Битвы в 3D на Nintendo 64

1999 video game

Pokémon Stadium, known in Japan as Pokémon Stadium 2''''', (ポケモンスタジアム２, Pokemon Sutajiamu 2) is a strategy video game developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 64. First released in Japan on April 30, 1999, it was later released as the first Stadium title in Western regions the following year, being the sequel to the Japanese only 1998 Nintendo 64 release Pocket Monsters' Stadium. The gameplay revolves around a 3D turn based battling system using the 151 Pokémon from the Game Boy games Pokémon Red, Pokémon Blue, and Pokémon Yellow. Originally intended for the 64DD, it was later developed into a standard console game after the add on failed. Using the Transfer Pak accessory that was bundled with the game, players are able to view, organize, store, trade, and battle their own Pokémon uploaded from Pokémon Red, Pokémon Blue, and Pokémon Yellow. The game includes four stadium cups, each of which is a series of three on three Pokémon battles against an ordered lineup of opponents. Gym Leader Castle mode involves battles against the eight Kanto gym leaders and the Elite Four. Pokémon Stadium also features mini games, versus style battles, a hall of fame and a built in emulation function for Pokémon Red, Pokémon Blue, and Pokémon Yellow. Pokémon Stadium became one of the best selling Nintendo 64 titles, selling one million copies before the end of 2000. Critics praised the game's visuals but faulted the audio quality. A sequel, Pokémon Stadium 2, released in 2000 as a counterpart for the next generation Pokémon Gold, Pokémon Silver, and Pokémon Crystal games. The game was released on the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack in April 12, 2023.

Unlike the Game Boy games Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow, Pokémon Stadium does not have a storyline or a well defined world, meaning that it is not considered a role playing video game. In the Gym Leader Castle, the player initially challenges the eight Kanto Gym Leaders from the Game Boy games, followed by the Elite Four, and finally the Champion. Before battling a Gym Leader, however, the player must defeat a gym's three Pokémon trainers. Like in the Stadium, the player has to pick a team of six Pokémon and may only use three at a time for battling. Each time the player defeats the Elite Four, one of eight randomly selected prize Pokémon will be awarded, which can be transferred to the player's Pokémon Red, Blue, or Yellow game using the Transfer Pak. The prize Pokémon are Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan, Eevee, Kabuto, and Omanyte.