Pokemon Moon

 3DS
Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 84 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 82 out of 84
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 84
  3. Negative: 0 out of 84
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  1. 4P.de
    Nov 21, 2016
    74
    Visually this is the best mobile Pokémon adventure yet. And while the new pocket monsters with their final forms are creative as always the island hopping lacks the challenge of older Pokémon games.
  2. Guardian
    Nov 18, 2016
    60
    All-in-all, fans of battling, wonder-trading, and scratching their Pokémon behind the ear will still find things to love in the game, and for many, the changes in Sun and Moon are a refreshing reinvention of a classic formula. It may be initially jarring to veterans, but it is an attractive option for those who have been away from the series for a time to return.
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  1. Ars Technica
    Nov 19, 2016
    Longtime Pokémon fans can buy without hesitation. New or lapsed Pokémon fans will have an easier time picking up Sun and Moon than any other main series Pokémon game in recent memory.
  2. Eurogamer
    Mar 7, 2017
    The world of Pokémon is finally, exactly that: a world, with charming, textured characters not just in the named friends and foes you meet, but the random people on your journey, the region you live in, the music, the Pokémon themselves and the very soul of the journey. At long last, Pokémon is not just back. With Sun and Moon, it feels fresh again. [Essential]
  3. Kotaku
    Nov 19, 2016
    For 20 years now, Pokémon games have presented fantasies where people live, battle, and grow alongside powerful monsters. In Pokémon Sun and Moon, that wistful reverie invites you take a holiday, leave your worries behind, and grab yourself a lei. As it happens with all good vacations, Pokémon found itself again.
  5. Wired
    Nov 20, 2016
    Helping and being helped, working together, and loving everyone, regardless of where they’re coming from, is a lesson that we can all forget at times. And I’m overjoyed to know that children picking up these games today might just walk away better, more empathetic people even though at the end of the day they’re still teaching digital animals to tear each other apart.

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4
#4 Best 3DS Game of 2016
2
#2 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2016
4
#4 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2016

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 982 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 682 out of 982
  2. Mixed: 131 out of 982
  3. Negative: 169 out of 982
  1. xxxboilozxxx
    Mar 26, 2017
    10
    this game is one of the best pokemon games ever some of my favourite pokemons are decidueye and alolan raichu this is challenging especiallythis game is one of the best pokemon games ever some of my favourite pokemons are decidueye and alolan raichu this is challenging especially the totem pokemon god lurantis was hard but I like a good challenge if you want a good pokemon game buy it now.… Full Review »
  2. Focaccia
    Apr 28, 2017
    10
    Finally, Nintendo have made changes to the pokemon formula, and it's sweet. this game outclasses every pokemon game since the 2nd gen. No moreFinally, Nintendo have made changes to the pokemon formula, and it's sweet. this game outclasses every pokemon game since the 2nd gen. No more gyms, no more hms, and no more useless unoriginal and ugly new pokemon, instead alolan forms were added to make some cool pokemon even better! (except alolan dugtrio...). For once, there's an actual story, and it's pretty good. Most of the trials that have replaced the gyms are very fun, and the online works better than ever. Once I started playing this game, I couldn't put it down until I had finished it. It's even possible to catch most of the 1st gen pokemon. The best addition in this game is that you can defend the league as pokemon champions, and that's VERY COOL. Once I started playing this game, I couldn't put it down until I had finished it. My only complaint with this game is that both the legendary pokemon of sun and moon suck! (But Necrozma is freaking cool so it sort of makes up for it).… Full Review »
  3. guetzalwoatl
    Nov 19, 2016
    10
    Personally moon is my favorite version. Has the better pokes. Legendary just looks cooler to me too. Has the same feel of pokemon with muchPersonally moon is my favorite version. Has the better pokes. Legendary just looks cooler to me too. Has the same feel of pokemon with much needed changes. New setting really gives this series new life. Lack of gyms didnt bother me. Like the music and had fun looking at new versions of older pokes. Check this out if you can… Full Review »
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