Alolan Golem continues the proud trend of vanilla Golem by having almost nothing to do with his predecessors. Instead of being basically magnetic throughout, he's got a freaking railgun mounted on his back instead. So sure, there's a theme of magnetism going, but now those weird golden nuggets are lining the barrel? And the iron fibers form a beard?
It's almost cool, it almost works. But that railgun looks like it was put together by Fred Flintstone or something. And what the HELL is up with his arms and legs!? They're stubbier and less-detailed than regular Golem! Did they just forget to reference the orignal, or simplify things for the sake of an easier model? I can buy that his arms aren't needed since he can blast the shit out of stuff with his railgun, but why on earth did his toes just turn into mittens? Perhaps its related to how Alolan Geodude has mitten-hands.
In the end, I think Alolan Golem has a much cooler concept than his classic counterpart, but as has been the theme with this line, screws up the execution.
Overall: 3/10 -> 2/10
I can buy the beard because alolan graveler had those whiskers, about the arms and legs I agree with you completely.
ReplyDeleteAlolan Golem is basically a giant muslim joke. They gave a pokemon known for using Explosion a big black beard.
ReplyDeleteI don't think Japan shares the same fear-boner America does for Islamic extremist terrorists, and I doubt Gamefreak would have allowed a Pokemon blatantly based on a racist stereotype. Not after the Jynx fiasco.
DeletePlus, I think the only Pokemon that are associated with self-destruct (in the context of the in-game universe) are Voltorb and Electrode. Others learn Explosion, but it's not their gimmick, as much as human players may be wary of it.
Besides, I'd think having a dang railgun is enough of a gimmick, that the beard just comes as an extension of increasing iron facial hair.
I didn't mention any of this in the review because I don't think it's worthwhile to even call attention to shit like this, but since you brought it up, hey.
Has nianNia gamefreak or Nintendo not maid golems arch nemesis yet? Dungeatle
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