Pokemon Shuffle

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  • Summary: In Pokémon Shuffle, your goal is to clear a series of stages by lining up the same Pokémon and clearing these matches from the puzzle area. Within each puzzle stage, you can deal damage to the wild Pokémon you face by lining up three of the same Pokémon to clear them. Battle and try to catchIn Pokémon Shuffle, your goal is to clear a series of stages by lining up the same Pokémon and clearing these matches from the puzzle area. Within each puzzle stage, you can deal damage to the wild Pokémon you face by lining up three of the same Pokémon to clear them. Battle and try to catch the Pokémon before you run out of moves. [Nintendo.com]… Expand

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 16
  3. Negative: 4 out of 16
  1. Cubed3
    Mar 26, 2015
    80
    Despite a few foibles, basically the 3DS has its new killer app.
  2. Hardcore Gamer
    Feb 27, 2015
    70
    It’s fun and challenging enough to keep Pokémon and puzzle fans entertained.
  3. FNintendo
    Mar 28, 2015
    70
    Pokémon Shuffle is a very addictive and well implemented puzzle game which is bound to be enjoyed by both fans of simple puzzle games and Pokémon fans. The micro-transactions scheme does need some work, though, and the waiting time is disproportionate compared to the overall playing time.
  4. DarkZero
    Feb 23, 2015
    60
    It ended up being a fun puzzler with an interesting twist, but bad gameplay implementations.
  5. SpazioGames
    Apr 8, 2015
    55
    An unfair business model sucks out all the enjoyment that Pokemon Shuffle can grant if played in very short bursts.
  6. NZGamer
    Apr 13, 2015
    45
    Simple gameplay hamstrung by freemium features.
  7. Destructoid
    Feb 19, 2015
    35
    Anything truly enjoyable about the game is ruined by the microtransactions.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 55
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 55
  3. Negative: 18 out of 55
  1. EnderDragon
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    I wish you had more than 5 moves max, but other than that minor complaint, this is a really fun game overall. A lot of people hate microI wish you had more than 5 moves max, but other than that minor complaint, this is a really fun game overall. A lot of people hate micro transactions, but they are never required to do anything in the game. Love the puzzle aspect and I enjoy Pokémon spin-off games. Think Candy Crush, but with Pokémon aspects to it.… Expand
  2. Dari-kun
    Dec 18, 2015
    10
    This game is really addictive and fun. I especially love the Live Competitions. Pokemon Shuffle is a great game because it has a time limitThis game is really addictive and fun. I especially love the Live Competitions. Pokemon Shuffle is a great game because it has a time limit between obtaining new plays, making it an ideal game to jump to and take a break while playing other games or when you're on the go. New material is added weekly and it is such a simple yet difficult game, simple to play, difficult if you want every pokemon. It is one of the best puzzle type games I've ever played. I super recommend it, i have friends that aren't really into pkmn playing. A must have for fans of the series.… Expand
  4. LinkcarioX
    Mar 9, 2015
    9
    Is a very addctive game, is very enjoyable, but, I don't like the idea of Buy jewels with real money, and you have very few hearts, besidesIs a very addctive game, is very enjoyable, but, I don't like the idea of Buy jewels with real money, and you have very few hearts, besides you need a lot of jewels to enjoy the game at 100%.
    However is a good game.
    If you are a Pokemon Fan, and you like the puzzles games I recomend you this game.
    Sorry is If have misspellings, but my english is not very good.    … Expand
  5. osueboy
    Mar 7, 2015
    6
    The game is fun, as every other puzzle game, this is not something relevant, its the same mechanic we already know from hundreds other match 3The game is fun, as every other puzzle game, this is not something relevant, its the same mechanic we already know from hundreds other match 3 games, what sets it apart is that you play with pokemons and you collect them, level 'em up and has all the strategic feeling of any other pokemon game, pick super effective pokemons and everything will be fine. that being said... Comparing this game to candy crush you will be really angry when you spend hearts even when you win, you have a 30 minute counter that you can empty in 10 minutes, that leaves you with a really limited game time. unless you pay and to be honest i would rather pay 10 usd for this game an unlock it all, or any other puzzler than spend 5 dollars for 5 gems that will give me 1 hour of game time. To gain value this should give special rewards for the main pokemon games, as the manaphy game did before... now paying only for stones... why bother.… Expand
  6. Beastprogamer
    Apr 26, 2015
    5
    I realized that I've gone TOO far with my last review. This game is fun but has to be the worst Pokemon game next to Rumble U. The graphicsI realized that I've gone TOO far with my last review. This game is fun but has to be the worst Pokemon game next to Rumble U. The graphics are okay. The gameplay is fine. The alternate stages suck. This is a free game and I would go ahead and download it if you like Candy Crush and Pokemon together. If you don't like Pokemon games, you are silly as J Bieber.… Expand
  7. AJCk19
    Jul 16, 2021
    4
    It is much easier to lose your data on 3ds, because how strict Nintendo's DRM practices are. I wouldn't recommend this version. If you valueIt is much easier to lose your data on 3ds, because how strict Nintendo's DRM practices are. I wouldn't recommend this version. If you value your game saves and hard work.… Expand
  8. Foxcek
    Jun 4, 2019
    0
    It seems to me that this part of the Pokemon game is the worst. Made in haste. In General, this game was intended for Android and iOS smartIt seems to me that this part of the Pokemon game is the worst. Made in haste. In General, this game was intended for Android and iOS smart phones. But this game as it can get into the eShop on the Nintendo 3DS! Thank you that it is free and you do not have to pay for it both on smart phones and on the portable Nintendo 3DS console. A typical game in the style of Pokemon. I am shocked that this greatest company has made such a shameful and worthless game! 0/10… Expand

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#46 Best 3DS Game of 2015
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#6 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2015
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#41 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2015