Pokémon Crystal/Options

Starting the game givers the player two choices, "NEW GAME" and "OPTION".

"OPTION" contains a number of graphical and quality of life features. It is highly recommended that the player makes some adjustments here.

The Option menu includes:

• Text Speed: Controls how quickly text is displayed.
• Battle Scene: Turns battle animations on and off.
• Battle Style: Lets the player elect to choose whether or not they want to change Pokémon after fainting in battle.
  • Shift: This is the default option and allows the player to swap Pokémon more often in battle, giving the player an edge.
  • Set: Somewhat more difficult, which may or may not be desirable. It makes the game more fair to the computer player and can streamline the battle experience.
• The player may choose between Mono and Stereo audio.
  • Mono is the default choice, and is what should be used if playing on an original Game Boy Color, or on a Game Boy Player equipped GameCube on a Mono speaker TV.
  • Stereo is ideal for playing on a Game Boy Color with headphones, a GameCube with GameBoy Player and Stereo speaker Television, or a Nintendo 3DS.
• Print settings only applies to gamers using the Game Boy printer accessory.
• Menu account: Displays a small tooltip for each option when the in-game menu is open.
• Frame: Allows the player to select one of eight decorative window frames for notifications and text boxes.

When ready choose cancel (Despite the name, your settings will be saved.) or press B to return to the menu and select New Game.