Summary
The first DLC ofPokemon Scarlet and Violethas just been released by game developer GameFreak. The Teal Mask DLC begins with players being gifted the opportunity to study abroad at Kitakami, a land full of apple hills, explorable caves, and folklore. The Legendary Pokemon Ogerpon becomes the player’s main focus, just as Koraidon and Miraidon had previously been inPokemon Scarlet and Violet. The story behind Ogerpon and its origins within Kitakami follows the player throughout most of the quests, even including the DLC’s newest mini-game addition: Ogre Oustin’.
The new mini-game inThe Teal Mask DLCis a balloon-popping festivity the NPC locals have dubbed Ogre Oustin’. Players will unlock it when they accept Kieran’s invitation to accompany him to Kitakami Hall, on the first night of the Festival of Masks celebration. The mini-game feature is disguised as a festival attraction where players ride their Koraidon or Miraidon across the Kitakami hill settings, consisting of a test that is all about popping balloons that bear a resemblance of Ogerpon’s four masks, collecting berries, and shooing away adorable Pokemon. Ogre Oustin’ holds its own against the already established bonus option of Tera Raids by targeting casual Pokemon trainers.
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Ogre Oustin’ is a Valid Alternative to Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s Tera Raids
Ogre Oustin’ is the perfect minigame for eager trainers of all kinds. Although fans have been having a blast battling and catching exclusive raidPokemon in the hardest Tera Raids, finding a good level of challenge for a group of friends or solo players can be more difficult. To avoid a similar conundrum, Ogre Oustin’ players do not have to study the type chart or even level their Pokemon up to take part in the event. Everything comes down to collecting and timing, which gives Ogre Oustin’ a conceptual feeling of a party pack mini-game to be played at any time. Even the hardest level can avoid frustration when players work together with their friends to divide and conquer.
In order to be truly enticing for every player, a mini-game cannot simply rely on versatile gameplay. Ogre Oustin’ had to have just the right rewards that could be valued and sought after again and again by everyone who had purchased the DLC. Depending on the level beaten, players will get a variety of awards that consist of Tera Shards, leveling candies, and sellable items. Be as that may, the new Mochi reward in The Teal Mask seems to have been geared toward new trainers. Mochis canchange a Pokemon’s EVs, a stat that is known for being a difficult endeavor and stuffed with constant hurdles for beginning trainers.
Mochis increase or wipe clean a Pokemon’s EV stats, similar to the Montenevera NPC inPokemon Scarlet and Violetthat perfects aPokemon’s IV stats through Hyper Training. Ogre Oustin’ offers a Mochi remedy that costs the player nothing in-game and can be obtained with relative ease, and the mini-game could also be another step the Pokemon Company is taking to make competitive play more accessible and available to all.
Ogre Oustin’ is a fun mini-game for all trainers, making it a wonderful addition to the main story quest of The Teal Mask DLC. Whether players want to find an easier training regimen for competitive tournaments or just have some casual play fun with friends, Ogre Oustin’ can provide that. Although Ogre Oustin’ may be a great alternative to Tera Raids, it isn’t the replacement. The combination of the familiar Tera Raids scattered throughout Kitakami and the new Ogre Oustin' feature launch The Teal Mask DLC as the one-stop shop for everything a player could need for competitive play. New trainers and experienced alike should check out The Teal Mask and ready theirKoraidon and Miraidonfor the balloon-popping bonanza fun that is Ogre Oustin'.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violetis available now for the Nintendo Switch.
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