Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness

Released September 13, 2007 on DS

About Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness

Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness is a Nintendo DS game released on September 13, 2007. Developed by Chunsoft and published by Nintendo, it is part of the Pokemon Mystery Dungeon series and blends turn-based strategy with adventure elements. The game is viewed from a bird's-eye isometric perspective and is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB.

The game is set in the Pokemon world, where the player character has been transformed into a Pokemon and must work through a series of dungeons. Players can enjoy it alone or cooperatively, and the experience centers on exploring and battling through a grid of turn-based encounters. The title is aimed at younger players, with the theme tagged as Kids.

Story progress is tied to the dungeon exploration itself, and the player forms a rescue team with a partner of their choosing. The game is a good fit for fans of the Pokemon franchise and the Mystery Dungeon spin-offs who want a more strategic take on the series.