Pokemon Moon

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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 982 Ratings

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  1. OnlyLegends
    Oct 10, 2017
    0
    Oh man, how do I hate this game? My first pokemon game was Diamond, and honestly, that was the only one I have truly enjoyed. I'm not saying that "the new games suck because they are new," but I'm saying that I was actually invested in Diamond while, since then, playing these games feels more like a chore. The only game I kind of liked was Y, but that game is pretty easy. I got AS and nowOh man, how do I hate this game? My first pokemon game was Diamond, and honestly, that was the only one I have truly enjoyed. I'm not saying that "the new games suck because they are new," but I'm saying that I was actually invested in Diamond while, since then, playing these games feels more like a chore. The only game I kind of liked was Y, but that game is pretty easy. I got AS and now Moon, and it just feels like I'm throwing my money away. I MIGHT buy a DP/Plat remake if it comes out, but thats a big "maybe." All these new powers and stuff just feel like desperation to get you to play the game "oh you'll be able to destroy anything in your path!" Yeah it might feel like I'm being too harsh, but considering that after getting Moon and playing it for about four hours, and feeling like I should go get my money back, it's deserved.… Expand
  2. thefishslap
    Nov 29, 2016
    6
    One light, a crib full of pokemon. pokemon the solar series is the crisp game ever to chip away at yet angaing another heart renckhing story, and a child one at that. I've finished the a game, but it was around thanksgiving. The ulntra beats are very strong, and that was not a the eggs at your nation! Although the past game to get tougher, it wouldn't matter after the fact that when the toOne light, a crib full of pokemon. pokemon the solar series is the crisp game ever to chip away at yet angaing another heart renckhing story, and a child one at that. I've finished the a game, but it was around thanksgiving. The ulntra beats are very strong, and that was not a the eggs at your nation! Although the past game to get tougher, it wouldn't matter after the fact that when the to get the starter pokemon at the best in the game. I love it. Love it, love it, love it!… Expand
  3. geo333
    Dec 21, 2019
    7
    It's a different pokemon format that goes away from the traditional way. Also, the game feels short for a Pokemon game, add to it the difficulty is lacking. In the end, for new owners this is a solid P.game for previous players its an easy game.
  4. b00lpr0p
    Dec 11, 2018
    5
    The new features are just boring, looks weird, and didn't hit me. Too many dialogues, and they are mushy and sugary to the point it can make you sick.
  5. Dethstroek
    Mar 2, 2017
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have played every game since Pokemon Ruby, and Pokemon Sun and Moon are amazing games in terms of story, although they are super handholdy. I love the abscense of HMs, the deviation from the gyms, and the intergration of the Hawaiian culture into the games. However, once you make it past the Elite Four, catch the Tapus, and complete the Ultra Beast Mission, the end-game content is very lacking. Sure, you can challenge the Battle Tree/Royale endlessly, or breed a competitive team, but the grind in these games far outpaces that of Gen 6. The breeding in these games is absolutely horrible in comparison to that of ORAS, and the entry level of the Battle Tree is scaled to that of needing a fully IV and EV trained team (at a point that you do not have the correct items to breed such). Pokemon also messed up with Tapus and UBs in VGC because it doesn't make sense to even train a team if everyone is going to use overpowered Tapu and UB Pokemon anyways. All in all, the story content is great, but end-game content is horrible.… Expand
  6. Panzidane
    Mar 8, 2017
    7
    A ausência de ginásios incomoda, e muito, O jogo não tem mais o feels de dificuldade, tudo que parecia fazer sentido não faz mais. Tudo fica perdido quando você tenta entender o real objetivo de seu personagem, ou as forçadas e enormes CGs obrigatórias. A história é fraca e o carisma é baixo. A organização criminosa não tem um carisma tão grande quanto dos jogos antecessores. É lastimávelA ausência de ginásios incomoda, e muito, O jogo não tem mais o feels de dificuldade, tudo que parecia fazer sentido não faz mais. Tudo fica perdido quando você tenta entender o real objetivo de seu personagem, ou as forçadas e enormes CGs obrigatórias. A história é fraca e o carisma é baixo. A organização criminosa não tem um carisma tão grande quanto dos jogos antecessores. É lastimável o rumo que a 7° Geração chegou, mas erros são necessários para crescer e se aprimorar.… Expand
  7. deliharu
    Dec 7, 2017
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have been playing Pokemon since I was three years old with my first game being Sapphire for the Game Boy Advance SP. So I am reviewing this game as a person who has played Pokemon since a child, and it being my favorite video game series period.

    Pokemon Moon isn't as perfect as many people point it out to be. My first main gripe is with the inclusion of the Island Trial system in replacement for the twenty year old gym system that's been with us since Pokemon Red and Blue. Yes, the gym system was getting old and was due for a refresh. However, the Island Trials were as a whole not a good replacement at all for the gyms. The rigidity and the set structure of gyms prevented any gym from being being far better than others and vice versa. However, with the Island trials it is hopelessly inconsistent with the quality of it's trials. Most trials in Moon boil down to fighting wild Pokemon until you reach the Totem Pokemon which is just a regular Pokemon with a larger size and a stat boost. Some of the trials were legitimately good, while some were just terrible. For example, Sophocles' trial has no exploration or creativity whatsoever besides a system of cryptic questions to release a Pokemon to fight against you. Not all of the trials were terrible, but the inconsistency in quality is abundantly clear in this game.

    I know this has been said numerous times, but the handholding in this game is by far the worst in the series. New players have to get used to the game mechanics some might argue, but to which I may reply, are the basic mechanics of Pokemon so difficult as to warrant a nearly three hour tutorial (being the first island)? Also, something worth mentioning is the sheer amount of cutscenes present in game. It seems at the end of nearly every single route you go through, there will be a two to five minute cutscene that, after playing through nearly three hours of tutorial, is a drag to say the least.

    This isn't even arguable, but the story in Moon is far superior to any other Pokemon game period, save perhaps Pokemon BW or BW2 in my opinion. The problem with the story isn't even the story itself, it's the pacing of the story. The first two islands, which consist of roughly 10-20 hours of gameplay, is a slog to play through. Nearly nothing notable happens until the third island. If Game Freak has balanced the story out more to encompass all four islands, this would've been a stellar game in terms of story.

    Alright, now that the negatives of this game have been covered, let's go over some positives. First off, the game looks gorgeous. It's really surprising how good these games look despite them being on the low-res screen of the 3DS. Another good aspect of this game are the characters. While some characters are less well-polished than others (Hau compared to Lille) the characters are far better than what most people would expect from a Pokemon Game.

    I'm sorry to say, that this game is by far my least favorite game in the Pokemon franchise, if not least favorite game of all time. If you would like a good Pokemon Game for the 3DS, then Alola might not be the right choice for you. However, if you are tired of the old Pokemon formula, and are willing to put up with cutscenes galore to experience a story the likes of which have never been seen before in Pokemon, then this might be worth a shot.    … Expand
  8. brendo214
    May 21, 2019
    6
    I really appreciate all the new changes that Gamefreak has made to the series, but this game was so easy that I had a hard time having any fun.
  9. whocriticx
    Sep 1, 2018
    2
    Really simple. The dialogue is boring, way too many cutscenes. The prologue is incredibly long for what it is. Ended up giving up playing it as I found it way too tedious. Felt like it was made for a young child and yet I can't imagine them enjoying the slow cutscenes interesting either.

    Couldn't play through it and so I can't give it a good rating.
  10. Matias8654
    Jun 1, 2018
    7
    El ser un nuevo Pokemon donde se quisieron ir mas hacia la idea de 4 Pokemones como son los Tapu's y el tener que ir recogiendo gemas en vez de ir obteniendo medallas me parece que no deja de convencer en este juego donde se busca mas atraer a otro publico que el de mantener al que a jugado Pokemon por años, por otro lado el incluir estos "utraentes" en cierta parte quiebra un poco a loEl ser un nuevo Pokemon donde se quisieron ir mas hacia la idea de 4 Pokemones como son los Tapu's y el tener que ir recogiendo gemas en vez de ir obteniendo medallas me parece que no deja de convencer en este juego donde se busca mas atraer a otro publico que el de mantener al que a jugado Pokemon por años, por otro lado el incluir estos "utraentes" en cierta parte quiebra un poco a lo que estamos acostumbrados a ver.
    Uno de los puntos rescatable es que ya no es necesario los MO para ejecutar alguna acción como lo es volar sino que con las PokeMonturas esto se ve facilitado    … Expand
  11. idkwhattocallme
    Apr 28, 2019
    7
    The battles can really be **** sometimes with the rng but it's a fun game overall and I recommend it to someone who has never played a pokemon game in their entire life.
  12. AlbinoKitsune
    Apr 18, 2019
    1
    Let's get the positives out of the way, as I honestly have little I liked about the 7th generation.

    New Alolan forms are cute, bring something interesting to the table, and expand on a pre-existing concept of regional variants. The music is lively and fits the island vibe. I enjoyed the changes to the battle UI, and hope they keep the type effectiveness notes moving forward. Largely,    Let's get the positives out of the way, as I honestly have little I liked about the 7th generation.

    New Alolan forms are cute, bring something interesting to the table, and expand on a pre-existing concept of regional variants. The music is lively and fits the island vibe. I enjoyed the changes to the battle UI, and hope they keep the type effectiveness notes moving forward.

    Largely, for me, this generation was 2 steps forward, and 3 gigantic leaps backward.

    I have played every Pokemon game since Red and Blue. The departure from concepts that built the core of Pokemon games since the beginning, namely gyms, will have longtime fans wondering why GameFreak thought the Orange Island story arc in the anime deserved to be featured front and center.

    The region layout is lackluster and convoluted all at once. The ending drags on and on, and having no love for the characters established, I just wanted to scream after 20+ minutes of dialogue I didn't care about in the slightest. I had to force myself to even get through the main game. It simply was not fun or enjoyable for me.

    I have never been so disappointed in a Pokemon game. I thought Black and White was pretty weak, but this is a new low. Let's hope Game Freak learns from their mistakes and returns to form with Sword and Shield.    … Expand
  13. Kiraki1120
    Nov 16, 2019
    7
    This game has good points, but also lot of downsides for me. The good points were the removal of the Hidden Machines and the change of the Gym badges concept, but the bad points were the frame rate and performance issues, plus the innovation was not that great in this game. Not a disappointment, but a step down compared to previous Pokemon games.
  14. JustinThyme
    Jan 2, 2020
    4
    At the time of release it was the worst iteration of Pokémon to date and it killed by interest in the series.

    The world design is poor with no sense of exploration, each route is a windy corridor. The puzzles/challenges in the trials are never actual puzzles. The towns are so bare of features that there isn't a reason to return to any of them. The music is irritating. The NPC control    At the time of release it was the worst iteration of Pokémon to date and it killed by interest in the series.

    The world design is poor with no sense of exploration, each route is a windy corridor. The puzzles/challenges in the trials are never actual puzzles. The towns are so bare of features that there isn't a reason to return to any of them. The music is irritating. The NPC control where you can go so heavily that it doesn't feel like an adventure, but a tightly controlled tour. The difficulty comes from the enemy Pokémon being damage sponges or from wild Pokémon endlessly summoning each other.    … Expand
  15. ThePSButton
    May 3, 2020
    5
    Técnicamente pobre en ocasiones, sin 3D y con una narrativa muy mediocre. Los modelos durante las batallas son lo más destacable, pero de igual manera las animaciones se quedan cortitas. Una de las peores campañas de la serie.
  16. DigaHole
    Apr 6, 2020
    4
    I like confidence and changes, but in this case it did not pay off. Way to much dialogue and the trials just fell boring. The worst title in the series so far.
  17. asael24
    Jun 24, 2020
    5
    Pokémon Moon es el juego de Pokémon mas aburrido que he jugado, la verdad, tal vez no fue hecho para mi pero tengo que decir que hasta el lets go fue mas divertido. No conecte con nada, de hecho no se sentía la esencia de la saga. opinión personal.
  18. OrangePlasma
    Jul 16, 2020
    8
    While the game does have a very annoying slow start and the story is kind of unsatisfying, this game definitely sticks out in the Pokemon series for being easily the most unique, and it payed off.
  19. JoelArpal
    Jan 5, 2021
    5
    Esta bien, pero meeeh... La historia es aburrida e insulsa y los personajes o estan completamente vacios o son odiosos. Algunas ideas como las formas regionales estan bien pero no levantan todo lo que el juego tiene en contra.
  20. thedudebro
    May 24, 2021
    0
    started playing pokemon back in gen 2. The fact that a level 10 pokemon with 5 health can't be caught because it continuously summons other pokemon is a game-breaking mechanic. This has happened not once but five times in a single play-through. if your core mechanics don't work everything else literal doesn't matter.
  21. bellmo15
    Dec 20, 2022
    10
    Lusamine is such a pretty and beautiful lady, I wish Hawaiian people were real.
  22. Federx
    Jan 30, 2022
    9
    very underappreciated entry, pushing more into jrpg territory with proper story and characters was a good direction for the franchise.
  23. manuel812
    May 29, 2021
    4
    probablemente el mejor juego de pokemon en 3d pero no deja de ser malo primero aunque la dificultad no es tan estúpidamente fácil como la octava o sexta generación sigue siendo muy fácil la historia es decente ya que el prota parece un puto espectador y ... porque mierda sacaron las megaevoluciones y el megavuelo eran unas ideas muy buenas y pudieron mejorarlas aunque tengo que admitir queprobablemente el mejor juego de pokemon en 3d pero no deja de ser malo primero aunque la dificultad no es tan estúpidamente fácil como la octava o sexta generación sigue siendo muy fácil la historia es decente ya que el prota parece un puto espectador y ... porque mierda sacaron las megaevoluciones y el megavuelo eran unas ideas muy buenas y pudieron mejorarlas aunque tengo que admitir que las formas alolas son muy buenas mas no obstante lo peor del juego son las putas rutas son muy LINEALES las mas lineales sin contar a la horrible octava generación… Expand
  24. DieterU
    May 17, 2021
    6
    I thought it was pretty good for the most part. The pokemon games have definitely gotten too caught up in a formula, though, and it wasn't particularly original. It's main attempt at originality was the Z-moves, which just seem lazily done, and unlike mega-evolution, don't add much to the story. The post game of completing the rest of my Alola pokedex was definitely fun, though. I wish theI thought it was pretty good for the most part. The pokemon games have definitely gotten too caught up in a formula, though, and it wasn't particularly original. It's main attempt at originality was the Z-moves, which just seem lazily done, and unlike mega-evolution, don't add much to the story. The post game of completing the rest of my Alola pokedex was definitely fun, though. I wish the story was more interesting too. Nonetheless, it was still pretty fun. I liked the new characters for the most part.… Expand
  25. Flounder
    Mar 29, 2022
    8
    ALS Pokémon-Fan sage ich, dass dies das beste Spiel ist, es hat eine großartige neue Umgebung, großartige neue Funktionen, die die Pokémon-Formel wirklich aufrütteln, und hat die ehrgeizigste und am besten erzählte Erzählung, die jemals aus einem Pokémon-Spiel hervorgegangen ist. Das einzige wirkliche Problem für mich ist, dass das Spiel schmerzhaft einfach ist.
  26. LordJazbin
    Apr 19, 2021
    10
    The best Pokémon game in the franchise for now. Story is good (the best one for now, with even some little interesting plot twists for the first time), difficulty and level curve is great (and even kinda hard in some parts!), characters are charismatic and less flat than previous generations, music is outstanding (as always), Pokémon designs are great, there are kind of boss battles, realThe best Pokémon game in the franchise for now. Story is good (the best one for now, with even some little interesting plot twists for the first time), difficulty and level curve is great (and even kinda hard in some parts!), characters are charismatic and less flat than previous generations, music is outstanding (as always), Pokémon designs are great, there are kind of boss battles, real side-quest, is a bit innovative for the first time in forever...

    This has to be the best Pokémon game to date. It was definitely the step in the right direction, but then they came with Sword and Shield...    … Expand
  27. grimreapersims
    Jan 4, 2022
    8
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  28. notnoxi
    Dec 2, 2021
    8
    Underrated Pokemon game, it's one of the first fully 3D traditional Pokemon games and it was done on the Nintendo 3Ds. Granted the first 3D traditional pokemon game was X and Y but that was done with chibi models, while Sun and Moon did full sized models and worlds. While too easy for a lot of us, it introduced a lot of brand new stuff to the franchise with a fresh new story withUnderrated Pokemon game, it's one of the first fully 3D traditional Pokemon games and it was done on the Nintendo 3Ds. Granted the first 3D traditional pokemon game was X and Y but that was done with chibi models, while Sun and Moon did full sized models and worlds. While too easy for a lot of us, it introduced a lot of brand new stuff to the franchise with a fresh new story with interesting characters and villians (Which ultra later got rid of cause lmao). I think people were giving this more hate than it should've gotten, yes it did got rid of a lot of legacy content but it justified it with the quality and new additions. Not perfect but a Pokemon game with good additions… Expand
  29. BaldursThones
    Apr 15, 2022
    6
    Many people complain about how pokemon games just re-use the same formula and this one does change it somewhat but personally I didn't like the lack of gyms.
  30. Toasttt
    Mar 26, 2022
    8
    yes .
  31. ZangBang
    Oct 30, 2022
    4
    42/100
    Pokémon Moon will take its player to the flourishing Alola region, where upbeat, exotic tunes beautifully clash with more boisterous, violent electronic pieces, just as the game's tropical, traditional tribal setting clashes with the futuristic, sci-fi elements of its plot. Speaking of narrative, unlike XY, Pokémon Moon actually offers one of the best storylines in the series, more    42/100
    Pokémon Moon will take its player to the flourishing Alola region, where upbeat, exotic tunes beautifully clash with more boisterous, violent electronic pieces, just as the game's tropical, traditional tribal setting clashes with the futuristic, sci-fi elements of its plot. Speaking of narrative, unlike XY, Pokémon Moon actually offers one of the best storylines in the series, more intimate than usual as it focuses on the struggles of a troubled family and the more marginalized members of society, with simple but endearing, well crafted character development. Sadly, this focus on the story frequently comes at the expense of exploration, halted and steered by narrative developments annoyingly often. Generally speaking exploration is one of the game's worst aspects, because as much as the locations are gorgeous and full of charm, the Level Design is for the most part dull and linear with laughably easy puzzles. In gameplay, Pokémon Moon introduces a new battle gimmick, Z Moves. These are mechanically way more significant than Megavolutions as they aren't exclusive of only some creatures, but they're just as frivolous and inconsequential since they provide very little change to the fun but extremely repetitive core battle gameplay. Fortunately, even if the challenge is generally tame, it can be surprisingly demanding with certain bosses, requiring great flexibility and strategy. On top of this, the Pokémon petting and customization features from XY make a return, greatly enhancing immersion.    … Expand
  32. arlatius
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    SuMo is one of my favorite Pokemon games of all time. After 20 years Pokemon finally changed their formula. There are many quality of life improvements, as well as bigger changes such as the replacement of gyms for the island challenge. More importantly than that, though, is the massive narrative shift from previous Pokemon games.

    The plot really takes center stage in SuMo (and later    SuMo is one of my favorite Pokemon games of all time. After 20 years Pokemon finally changed their formula. There are many quality of life improvements, as well as bigger changes such as the replacement of gyms for the island challenge. More importantly than that, though, is the massive narrative shift from previous Pokemon games.

    The plot really takes center stage in SuMo (and later USUM), rather than it being just another factor on our journey to championship as it has been in most previous Pokemon games. The plot is interesting, the *characters* are interesting. It's no longer a story of you and your lackeys who sometimes hassle you for Pokemon battles at random points in the game - it's now a story of you and your friends. Your companions and rivals are crucial to the story - they're characters with motivations and backstories and personalities and development the likes of which have never been done in a Pokemon game before or after. You can sympathize with almost every character.

    The game takes a much darker tonal shift in comparison to previous games. There's themes of abuse and manipulation, mind control and possession, there are scenes that I found genuinely disturbing at 17 years old.    … Expand
  33. AlexMakesToast
    Dec 16, 2022
    7
    Moon = 7/10
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  34. Unnypops
    Nov 30, 2022
    3
    This is my least favourite Pokémon game. The amount of times you are forced to stop and talk to some NPC I dont care about is ridiculous.
  35. jacksalotl
    May 10, 2023
    9
    only ever finished 2 games ever skylanders swap force and pokemon moon.

    one of the best pokemon and overall games I have played in a looong time
  36. LBoomsky
    May 16, 2023
    7
    This game was the first to introduce big ass variants of pokemon, and I respect that.
  37. Gasterthemaster
    Aug 8, 2023
    3
    Why is this game so bad? Like, XY wasn't great, but THIS? Why is this so terrible? I'm honestly shocked.
    It's slow, boring, filled to the brim with boring-ass dialogue that makes up like 30% of the game, the most boring Pokemon fights ever and a mostly forgettable soundtrack (although a few songs are good).
    Not a half bad Pokemon lineup, a few good songs, and the concept of the Ultra    Why is this game so bad? Like, XY wasn't great, but THIS? Why is this so terrible? I'm honestly shocked.
    It's slow, boring, filled to the brim with boring-ass dialogue that makes up like 30% of the game, the most boring Pokemon fights ever and a mostly forgettable soundtrack (although a few songs are good).
    Not a half bad Pokemon lineup, a few good songs, and the concept of the Ultra Beasts is cool. Those were all the positives.
    3/10, if you want to replay all the Pokemon games, skip this one.    … Expand
  38. HydrophobikFish
    Jun 9, 2023
    6
    What fun this game is able to tease out of its innovations to the pokemon formula is stifled by lack of difficulty and extensive tutorials. Ultimately for all of its changes, it feels a bit like the game is jumping the shark. An ultimately forgettable pokemon experience.
  39. Nian_008
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    giochi meravigliosi i migliori giochi per 3DS, una storia che si distacca abbastanza bene dagli altri giochi il poke passaggio è un modo di muoversi migliore della solita bici spero torni in futuro
  40. TreasureOrTrash
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Treasure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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#4 Best 3DS Game of 2016
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#2 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2016
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#4 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2016

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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
  1. Vooks
    Apr 8, 2017
    100
    Pokémon Sun and Moon make terrific changes the twenty-year-old formula, allowing new fans and returning ones back into the series with a wonderful lively and colourful world. It's just a little too easy for us who have been here from the start - but it's easy to forgot that when you're having such a blast.
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  2. Easy Allies
    Mar 19, 2017
    90
    If you’re a newcomer to the series, this is an excellent opportunity to learn the fundamentals in a laid-back setting. If you’re a pro, you’ll relish the new options in place for making your Pokémon all they can be. Sun & Moon is a Pokémon vacation we’d gladly take again.
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  3. Vgames
    Mar 8, 2017
    90
    These games exceeded my expectations by a mile. Pokemon Sun and Moon are games that every Pokemon fan and every 3DS owner needs to own. Nintendo and Gamefreak did an awesome job creating a great story and the changes they made for the format make the game feel fresh and exciting more so than ever before. The game has its minor issues like the end game and some performance issues on Old 3DS models but the soundtrack, the story and the new features more than make up for it, to make an unforgettable experience.
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