The speaker discusses their experience playing the Pokemon game "XD: Gale of Darkness", which they describe as unique and underappreciated. The game, released in 2005, introduces the concept of Shadow Pokemon, which are Pokemon that have been abused and have turned evil. The game's story revolves around a protagonist named Jaden who is tasked with retrieving machine parts and battling Shadow Pokemon. Along the way, Jaden encounters various characters, faces numerous challenges, and eventually uncovers a plot by a secret organization called Cipher. After a series of battles and infiltrations, Jaden manages to defeat the organization and save the day, proving their worth as a Pokemon trainer. The speaker praises the game's lively animations and unique double battle mechanic, and expresses a desire to see similar elements in future Pokemon games.
1. The speaker has played a lot of Pokemon games and is discussing a unique game called Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness, which was released in 2005. [Source: Document 1]
2. The game is set on a cargo ship, the SS Libra, and the plot revolves around a heist by the Pokemon Lugia. [Source: Document 1]
3. The protagonist of the game is a boy named Jaden, who is thrown into an intense battle and loses consciousness. [Source: Document 1]
4. Upon waking up, Jaden finds himself in a laboratory run by Professor Crane and his team. [Source: Document 1]
5. The lab is attacked by a secret organization called Cipher, who steal Professor Crane and his machine for catching Shadow Pokemon. [Source: Document 1]
6. Jaden is sent to retrieve a machine part from a seaside town called Gadion Port and to find a machine that can crack a data ROM. [Source: Document 1]
7. Jaden infiltrates a base run by Cipher and battles several members of the organization, including Pink Hatsune Miku, who is trying to extract information about purifying Shadow Pokemon from Professor Crane. [Source: Document 1]
8. Jaden retrieves a data ROM from the base and takes it to NET in Pyrite Town, who cracks the ROM and accesses information about Cipher. [Source: Document 1]
9. NET reveals that Cipher was behind the disappearance of the SS Libra and is planning an attack on a nearby city called Fennec. [Source: Document 1]
10. Jaden travels to Fennec and warns the mayor about the impending attack. However, upon arrival, he is detained by the mayor's house sitter. [Source: Document 1]
11. Jaden manages to escape and rescues the mayor, who was kidnapped while trying to warn Justi, the city's Gym leader, about the attack. [Source: Document 1]
12. After rescuing the mayor, Jaden learns from a stranger in the desert that Cipher has kidnapped an entire town and stolen his Snag Machine. [Source: Document 1]
13. Jaden tracks down the thieves and rescues the town's residents, who were locked in the city basement. [Source: Document 1]
14. Jaden finds another headquarters for Cipher, where he battles Gonzap, one of the organization's members, and steals his Snag Machine. [Source: Document 1]
15. Jaden travels to Hawaii, where he battles several members of Cipher, including Greville, the main antagonist of the game. [Source: Document 1]
16. After a difficult battle, Jaden manages to defeat Greville and save the world from Cipher's plans. [Source: Document 1]
17. The game ends with a happy ending, as the villains decide to stop being evil and return home. [Source: Document 1]