Pokemon Battle Trozei

Pokémon Link: Battle! is an extremely competent "match 3" rich with many stages to unlock and play through. It gets repetitive after a while but its addicting gameplay and an entire PokéDex to fill make it perfect for short-burst sessions on the go.

Not a very good argument for why Nintendo shouldn’t make smartphone games, but an imaginative and enjoyable take on Candy Crush Saga and its ilk.

Like so many puzzle titles, repetition does become an issue over prolonged periods of time, but the portable nature of the host platform makes this ideal short-burst entertainment.

Pokémon Link Battle is not the greatest pokémon game ever, but it works as a good spin-off from the original franchise, delivering an entertainment experience for just a few bucks. At least the game deserves an opportunity.

Another puzzle game destined to be checked only for Pokémon fans. And that would be a real mistake, because this title has enough appeal for almost every gamer.

Lacks the oddball charm of the original. [May 2014, p.81]

A decent Pokémon spin-off for all ages, sold at the right price but shamefully missing an online component.

It's fun for spend some time in lines without caring about some story, but it does not go much further than that.

The game offers a lot of puzzle pleasure and gives you a real challenge collecting all the Pokémon. Despite of a few minor disappointments, like the lack of character voices, the game is absolutely worth the price.

The standard match-three gameplay is layered with strategy that uses to the main series’ established rock-paper-scissor combat system, but the UI’s lack of information leaves those without an encyclopedic knowledge of Pokemon games at a disadvantage.

Pokémon Battle Trozei is a fun take on the Match-3 genre that rewards quick reflexes, strategic thinking, and Pokémon knowledge.

A fast-paced and fun puzzle game with over 700 Pokémon to collect and stages to master. Too bad for the lack of online multiplayer and some minor issues.

A strong match-three game for your 3DS, Pokemon Link: Battle! may look pretty standard, but its faster pace and Pokemon-themed gameplay set it aside from the crowd.

It’s a one-note game at times, but it sure beats another Pokémon game bringing back the style of Yoshi’s Cookie.

Pokémon Link: Battle! is a fun addition to the enormous Pokémon series, this time to its puzzle front. While it can get repetitive quickly, this game is mostly oriented towards short gaming bouts, as well as to local multiplayer sessions. The lack of an online component is a mystery, though. Fans of the Pokémon series and of puzzle games alike will find good reasons to put their hands on this.

Pokemon Battle Trozei is fun while it lasts, but the lack of depth will ensure that it won't last long.

I’m a firm believer that a puzzle game needs to stand apart from whatever license or theme it has slapped on it. The game is the mechanic, after all. This is a case where characters are really the only really appealing thing there is. Games like Puzzle & Dragons have successfully juggled a similar mechanic and character-collection elements, proving that it can be done – and done well. Pokémon Battle Trozei is too superficial to remain interesting in the long term.

Cute and cool puzzle game, too bad it doesn't have an online mode.

What makes Pokémon Link: Battle an interesting game is precisely the nature of its concept. Within the "spin offs" this one is the most appealing, even though this is a sequel and not an original production.

This game is aimed at young Pokémon fans. If you're older, there are better puzzles on 3DS.

Pokémon Link Battle! has a surprising amount of charm with the cute character sprites and animations, but while the gameplay is somewhat addictive to start with, it quickly becomes repetitive. Taken in tandem with the other issues, it makes Pokémon Link Battle difficult to recommend.