Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Darkness - DS

Released in 2008 for the Nintendo DS, 'Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness' is a spin-off from the mainline Pokemon games. It belongs to the dungeon crawler genre and incorporates RPG elements. In this game, players experience a unique storyline where they awaken as a Pokemon and join an exploration guild. They embark on randomly generated dungeons, battle enemy Pokemon, and uncover a plot surrounding the Time Gears. With a companion Pokemon, players form rescue teams and complete missions to progress. The title is known for its challenging gameplay and emotional narrative.