Pokemon Rumble World

 3DS
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6.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 101 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 101
  2. Mixed: 44 out of 101
  3. Negative: 21 out of 101
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  1. SuperWooper
    Apr 11, 2015
    6
    With the announcement of Nintendo going towards developing mobile games, it makes sense for them to start releasing free-to-play mobile-like games. The problem with these kinds of games are that, yes, they are free to download and play, it's almost impossible to complete the game without having to fork out money for certain in-game currency, waiting for a long period of time to pass orWith the announcement of Nintendo going towards developing mobile games, it makes sense for them to start releasing free-to-play mobile-like games. The problem with these kinds of games are that, yes, they are free to download and play, it's almost impossible to complete the game without having to fork out money for certain in-game currency, waiting for a long period of time to pass or getting friends to play also.

    They utilize this in Pokemon Rumble World just as much as any other app-game you might see similar to it, which is a complete turn-off for me. The game itself all around is fairly addicting and could transfer very well to mobile devices and apps.

    Overall, not the best Pokemon spin-off game, but definitely not the worst. Any casual mobile gamer could pick up on this game and enjoy it, while those opposed to mobile and app games will see right through it.    … Expand
  2. Ernste
    Apr 11, 2015
    7
    This free to play games is really doing a better job than the pokemon shuffle , you don't have to keep smashing the A button by using the automatic attack system while it is actually fun to play and is free to try it out , the diamond is cheap actually with a limited time offer which under 200d : 1.79usd , this is a very simple game with the simplest control with minimum amount ofThis free to play games is really doing a better job than the pokemon shuffle , you don't have to keep smashing the A button by using the automatic attack system while it is actually fun to play and is free to try it out , the diamond is cheap actually with a limited time offer which under 200d : 1.79usd , this is a very simple game with the simplest control with minimum amount of techniques required which is great to kill your boredom by obtaining new item/pokemon , i would recommend you to try it out 1st since it is free to play… Expand
  3. Aozz101x
    Sep 27, 2015
    7
    Pokemon Rumble World is one of the free to play titles that's better then Pokemon Shuffle, it's not bad but not good ether,
    Pros:
    - the battle system returns to the wii version
    - the game has thousands of pokemon to catch
    - the game isnt bad F2P game,

    Cons:
    - annoying AI
    - the story is meh.
    - waiting time on the balloonsn to catch pokemon

    orther then that it get a 7/10
  4. ZachReview
    May 25, 2015
    5
    This game is mediocre beyond belief. Here's by rundown going from graphics to premise.
    Graphics: Seemed to have improved since Pokemon Rumble U. Now the Pokemon designs look more re-presentable.
    Music: It's awful with unfitting music and random notes. Gameplay: The game defaults auto-attacking, so that's a good start (He lied). There is no satisfaction beating other wild Pokemon    This game is mediocre beyond belief. Here's by rundown going from graphics to premise.
    Graphics: Seemed to have improved since Pokemon Rumble U. Now the Pokemon designs look more re-presentable.
    Music: It's awful with unfitting music and random notes.
    Gameplay: The game defaults auto-attacking, so that's a good start (He lied). There is no satisfaction beating other wild Pokemon since they are so easy to beat, even the bosses. Stages are picked by a roulette system, which is bad because you waste about 25 more seconds getting into the stage. Did I mention this game might be Pay-2-Progress because you need to spend money to get diamonds so that you can get other balloons? Which takes about 20 minutes or so? In my opinion of all the gameplay flaws, the lasting appeal is just as the rating I gave.
    Premise: This game has a good premise revolving around you getting Pokemon for the king's kingdom (redundancy).
    Overall, this game is one of the most tedious and boring games I've ever played in my life. It's playable, but not by a lot. I would not recommend this game at any point, but at least it's free to download.    … Expand
  5. BaganLeleo
    Jun 7, 2015
    7
    This game feels like a full $20 3DS game, the gameplay, while simple, works, the presentation isn't overly complex, and the microtransactions are well hidden, and not necessary, I haven't spent a single penny on this game, and I've had a full experience, and since it's free, you won't have to pay anything to play.
  6. smeargle05
    Jun 7, 2015
    6
    Mindless fun, though shallow gameplay. It's a button mashing fest that comes with the free-to-play tag. The micro-transactions are far better dealt here than in Pokemon Shuffle, however, being a handheld game rather than a mobile game, the waiting times can be frustrating. It seems to have quite a bit of content but for me, it doesn't have a lasting appeal.
  7. EpicLadySponge
    Jun 7, 2016
    5
    A simple experience that not only dares to be bland, but also worth playing only once. Don't recommend a second try on it. I only bought it just to fill up the Software Library on my Activity Log.
  8. GamecubeLover
    Jul 28, 2016
    6
    Well not as good as two rumble games in the past but sure better than U. The game is okay but sure not memorable or entertaining but its still okay to me.
  9. thealexmott
    Mar 26, 2017
    6
    Decently fun for a while, but I ultimately completed it just because I wanted to catch 'em all. Not because it was actually fun enough to play for that long.

    I have a problem.
  10. Toasttt
    Mar 26, 2022
    6
    meh .

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#42 Best 3DS Game of 2015
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#21 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2015

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58

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 16
  3. Negative: 2 out of 16
  1. Atomix
    Jun 5, 2016
    60
    Albeit really simple and easy to learn, Pokémon Rumble World is a game that quickly turns in something really monotonous and predictable. We can deny that its charm is something that will captivate many Pokémon fans but, after a few hours of gameplay, we felt that we had seen everything it had to offer.
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  2. LevelUp
    May 16, 2016
    65
    Rather than a game for the hardcore Pokémon enthusiast, Pokémon Rumble World feels like it was made for a casual fan that likes the beat'em up elements of the series better than its RPG traits. The other issue with Pokémon Rumble World lies in its graphical presentation, more akin to the first 2009 release than to a modern game. Something should be done about it.
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  3. Nintendo Enthusiast
    May 11, 2016
    45
    Pokemon Rumble World isn’t necessarily a bad game, but it’s not of the quality I would expect from Nintendo.
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