The story concludes without you finding out what became of Croagunk, or what happened to Looker before he came to Kalos. You're able to become Looker's partner only because his beloved Croagunk has perished. A while back, I wrote about the future of Pokémon, and your time with Looker demonstrates how potent good sidequests could be. You can travel from gym to gym collecting Pokémon and badges, but you can also be a hard-boiled detective and help orphans find a home. Pokémon has always offered gamers the same basic experience, but The Looker Detective Agency shows there's room for more. The Looker chapters prove there's a place for story-driven sidequests in Pokémon. Still, what's really special about Looker's quests isn't the story. All in all, it's a satisfying bonus story. There were moments that made me laugh out loud and scenes that made me misty eyed. The tale of Looker and Emma isn't anything amazing, but it's enjoyable all the same. What starts out as a fun little bout of playing detective evolves into a sizable side story. He makes the player an offer few could refuse, and a new adventure begins. Looker is in fine form here, wearing the persona of a hard-boiled detective like a glove. He feels like a full-fledged character who could easily carry his own game. He's not just some guy who spouts entertaining comments about shorts or his Rattata. Looker first appeared in Platinum, and he's easily one of the best NPCs in the Pokémon universe. Still, things start to look up when you receive a Holocast from a certain someone in Lumiose City. Sure, there are still legendaries to catch and Mega Evolution stones to track down, but that can't compare to unlocking the entire Kanto region. The town is tailor made for creating your dream team.įor those who don't care about online battles, the post game may initially seem like a disappointment. After that, you can head on over the Battle Maison to test out your teams and acquire new moves and items. The IV judge at the Pokémon Center will rate the new creatures you've caught. The endlessly addictive Friend Safari gives you the chance to catch all kinds of Pokémon with high IVs and hidden abilities. Kiloude City is a paradise for anyone who enjoys wifi battles. You get a glimpse of the post game content almost immediately after completing the main story. However, there's still much more to Pokémon X and Y. For those who have beaten the game, the best is yet to come. They've traveled across Kalos, beat the Elite Four, and even saved the world. By now, most players have finished their Pokémon journey.