Here's a fanfiction about my version of PokéPark 3. I designed it for the Nintendo Switch. It makes me sad that they might never make another PokéPark game. I loved the first 2 games. So, here's chapter 1. Enjoy!
Chapter 1: A Brand-New Park
Inside a dark forest, lay an unusual structure of stones surrounding a special circular garden. 4 Pokémon took spot on 4 different sides of the garden. Zacian, Zamazenta, Urshifu and Calyrex. "There's been an awakening." Zacian started. "Yes. We have felt it." Urshifu said. "The darkness is being spread across the park. A darkness that will destroy the power of friendship." Zacian continued. "It is already taking effect. The 7 Zone Keepers are closing off their borders. No one will be allowed to enter or leave." Zamazenta said. "Wait. The garden shows me something. A tiny light in the distance. More lights are joining around it." Calyrex revealed. "This light. Will it be able to free the park from the darkness?" Urshifu asked. "I cannot answer that. One can never predict the future." Calyrex said regretfully. "Then we can only hope that this light will restore the power of friendship." Zacian hoped.
Meanwhile, a very familiar yellow Pokémon was running through a forest. But he appears to have lost his way. Suddenly, his old buddies, Piplup and Oshawott came into view. Pikachu called out to them and ran to greet them. "Pikachu, we just came from Lake Zone. It's amazing!" Piplup said. "Snivy, Tepig, Chikorita and Charmander are still checking out the rest of the park." Oshawott said. "Come on. Follow us." Piplup said as he and Oshawott ran ahead.
Pikachu ran to catch up with them. He caught up with them as they stood by a crate. "Hey, there you are, Pikachu." Piplup said. "Say, did you know you can Dash?" Oshawott asked. "Well, see that crate? Try and break it by dashing into it." Oshawott said before taking off. "Meet us up ahead after you try Dash." Piplup said, running after Oshawott.
To use Dash, press A. Dash into crates to break them.
Pikachu dashed into the crate, breaking it to reveal a green berry.
When you break a crate, you'll sometimes find berries and items. Touch them and they'll be yours.
Pikachu walked to the berry and touched it.
Berries: 010
Pikachu continued on until he came across 3 fallen logs. Piplup and Oshawott were on the other side. "You broke the crate! Great job!" Piplup called. "Yes, but now can you jump?" Oshawott asked. "Jump over those 3 logs to get over to where we are." Oshawott instructed. "We'll be waiting up ahead for you, Pikachu." Piplup said. Then Piplup and Oshawott ran ahead.
To jump, press B.
Pikachu hopped over the logs one by one, then ran to catchup to Piplup and Oshawott. He caught up to them just he entered an open clearing in the woods. "Hey, you made it. No surprise. Lake Zone is just through that passage." Oshawott said. "Say, before we continue on, how about we play a Skill Game first?" Piplup suggested.
Skill Games can be played differently in PokéPark.
"This whole open space seems like a good spot to play Chase." Piplup said.
In Chase, you try to tag the Pokémon within the time limit.
If you Dash into your opponent, you win.
Piplup stepped into position. 3, 2, 1, GO! Piplup started to run and Pikachu dashed after him. Luckily for Pikachu, he was very fast and tagged Piplup in like 3 seconds. YOU WIN!
Afterwards Pikachu and Piplup regrouped with Oshawott at their original spot. "Whew! That really knocked the wind out of me! Chase is pretty fun. Here, have some berries as a prize." Piplup said, giving Pikachu 10 berries as a prize. Pikachu, Piplup and Oshawott cheered.
Berries: 020
When you beat a Pokemon in a Skill Game, it will become your friend. You will also win berries as a prize.
"Okay. Now it's my turn to play a Skill Game with you. Let's have a Battle." Oshawott suggested.
In Battle, Pokémon throw different attacks at each other to lower their HP.
When one of the Pokémon's HP runs out or if the time limit runs out, the battle is over.
Pikachu can use Thunderbolt and Iron Tail.
To use Thunderbolt, hold down the Y to charge up the attack, then release it.
To use Iron Tail, shake your controller or press A repeatedly after dashing into your opponent.
Pikachu and Oshawott took their stance. 3, 2, 1, GO! Pikachu charged in. Oshawott blew his Water Gun. Pikachu jumped out of the way and charged up his Thunderbolt. He then released his electric attack, hitting Oshawott dead on. Of course, since Oshawott is a water-type, the Thunderbolt did more damage. Oshawott collapsed for a second, but soon recovered and fired another Water Gun. Pikachu dodged it and dashed into Oshawott, smacking him 3 times with Iron Tail. Oshawott's HP ran out and he fainted after the third strike. YOU WIN!
Pikachu and Oshawott regrouped with Piplup soon after. "Wow! That was excellent. I even got my workout in. You're as strong as ever, Pikachu." Oshawott complimented, giving Pikachu 10 berries for a prize. Pikachu, Piplup and Oshawott cheered.
Berries: 030
Suddenly, a Chatot flew over to greet them. "I thought I heard something out here. Looks like you guys were having a fun time." Chatot said. "Oh, and here's something for you, Pikachu."
You received a PokéPark Pad.
The names of Pokémon you've befriended are recorded into the PokéPark Pad. You can also use it to save your progress if you want to take a break.
"Why don't you try opening it?" Chatot suggested.
Press + to open your PokéPark Pad to access the Friend List.
Pikachu opened the PokéPark Pad and looked through a selection of buttons. Pals, Friends, Badges, Important Items, Collection, Photos & Save. Pikachu looked under Friends and saw Piplup's name and picture. As soon as Pikachu was finished, he closed the PokéPark Pad and turned back to Piplup, Oshawott and Chatot.
"You see my name in there? The more friends you make, the more you fill in your PokéPark Pad." Piplup said. "Very good. Now follow me. Lake Zone is just up ahead." Chatot said, flying off. "Come on, Pikachu. Just follow us." Oshawott said, taking off along with Piplup. Pikachu followed them to the forest exit.
Soon enough, Pikachu, Piplup, Oshawott and Chatot entered Lake Zone. It was beautiful. The entire place consisted of 4 big lakes connected with bridges and little islands. "Well, here we are at Lake Zone. Now since I'm the guide to PokéPark, I guarantee that fun is around every corner. You should try the Attractions here. They're just as fun to play. Enjoy!" Chatot said. Pikachu, Piplup, Oshawott and Chatot cheered.
Befriended Chatot!
Chatot then flew away. Just then, Oshawott noticed something. "Hey, what's going on over there?" Oshawott asked. Pikachu and Piplup looked to where Oshawott was looking. A Bidoof and an Azurill were talking. "I wonder what's going on." Piplup said. "Let's check it out." Oshawott suggested. Piplup and Oshawott took off towards the conversation. Pikachu soon followed them towards the 2 Pokémon.
"This is totally unfair! Closing off the borders." Azurill complained. "All because of what? A silly little rumor and an equally silly argument with the other Zone Keepers?" Bidoof asked. "Hey, what's going on here?" Piplup asked. Bidoof and Azurill turned to face the 3. "Hey, Piplup and Oshawott! It's bad news. Zone Keeper Rillaboom closed off the border entrance." Bidoof explained. "Nobody can enter or leave the Zone. Ever." Azurill said. "What?! Why?!" Oshawott asked. "We asked. All Rillaboom kept saying was it's for our own protection." Bidoof said. "We gotta speak with Rillaboom." Piplup said. "Good luck. He's sealed himself behind his gate. Nobody sees him." Azurill said. "We gotta find some way to see Rillaboom." Oshawott said. "Let's talk with some of the Pokémon around here. We might then get a hint or something that might help." Piplup said. Piplup and Oshawott took off to find answers.
To talk to Pokémon or read a sign, press A.
Pikachu took off to find answers as well. He caught up to Piplup and Oshawott talking to a Quilladin by a sign. "I'm afraid I don't know why Rillaboom closed off the Lake Zone border. But it's not just that. He's also banned Pokémon from playing this Zone's Attractions." Quilladin explained. "What?! That is totally unfair!" Piplup said. "But if you guys wanna find out why Rillaboom is doing this, perhaps it would be best to play my Attraction to try to get his attention." Quilladin suggested. "That seems like a good idea. Go on, Pikachu. Take on the Attraction." Oshawott said.
"Well then, if you want to play Quilladin's Downhill Tumble, you'll need 5 berries to play." Quilladin said. Pikachu paid the necessary berries. "Alright! Right this way." Quilladin said.
Berries: 025
Quilladin's Downhill Tumble. Compete down a landslide race. Beat the time to reach your goal! Spin your right joystick to start rolling down the hill. The more you spin, the faster you roll.
Pick a Friend: (Pikachu: (Record: -: -, - Bonus: 0.09.70)
Pikachu took position on top of a hill alongside a Sandshrew, Quilladin, Phanpy, Azurill and Squirtle as other Pokémon watched. 3! 2! 1! GO! Pikachu and his competitors all started rolling down the hill. Pikachu was already ahead of Phanpy, Azurill and Squirtle. Pikachu started to pick up speed and passed Sandshrew and Quilladin, putting him in 1st place. He passed through the finish line. FINISH!
Pikachu and the other Pokémon cheered in victory. Goal: 0: 10.00. Bonus: 0:09.70. Attraction Cleared! Bonus Earned: 100 Berries. New Record: 0:07.23.
Pikachu regrouped with Piplup, Oshawott and Quilladin at the Attraction entrance. "You did it, Pikachu! You cleared the Attraction!" Piplup said. "Since you cleared my Attraction, here's a tip for you. The friends you make through Skill Games can play in Attractions. And when a friend clears the Attraction, it counts for you. The rule is if your friend cleared it, you've cleared it." Quilladin explained. "Here. Take this badge as a reward for clearing my Attraction." Quilladin gave Pikachu a badge, which he put into his PokéPark Pad.
Received the Quilladin Badge.
"Every time you clear an Attraction, the host of that Attraction will give you another badge." Quilladin explained. "Oh, and also, take this." Quilladin handed Pikachu a small green gem.
Received a Mysterious Gem.
Pikachu put the gem in his PokéPark Pad. "That gem showed up at my Attraction a few days ago. I don't know where it came from, but there was a voice in the air that sounded like our legendary guardians." Quilladin explained. "Legendary guardians? Who're they?" Piplup asked. "Zacian, Zamazenta, Urshifu and Calyrex. They're the 4 legendary Pokémon that watch over and protect all the zones and Pokémon in the PokéPark." Quilladin explained. Pikachu, Piplup, Oshawott and Quilladin cheered.
Befriended Quilladin!
"HEY!" A voice shouted. Everyone turned to see a Nuzleaf and a Cacnea walking towards them. "Did you just play that Attraction?" Nuzleaf asked. "We know that we weren't supposed to play, but we couldn't resist." Piplup said. "Keeper Rillaboom was watching from up his hill. He wants to speak with you." Nuzleaf explained. "Follow us. We'll take you to the gate." Cacnea said. Nuzleaf and Cacnea then walked away. "I wonder what Rillaboom wants to talk about." Piplup wondered. "Maybe we'll get in trouble for playing this Attraction." Oshawott thought. "Let's find out." Piplup said. Piplup and Oshawott took off after Nuzleaf and Cacnea.
Pikachu took the opportunity to save his progress. He got out his PokéPark Pad, opened it and hit the save button, saving his progress.
To be continued…
